Seems like the plus side to using gun specific products is you can bathe your gun in it and not fear doing any damage. I only shoot 100-150 rounds at a time anyway and meticulously clean regularly, so I suppose I don't really need anything more than Hoppe's. Maybe I'm old fashioned.

The scent of Hoppe's alone is worth any markup on the product IMO

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10mm aficionado

What really makes gun cleaning easy is an air compressor. You can get a pancake compressor designed to run nail guns at a construction site for about $100. It will put out plenty of air to clean guns. (I have a big Campbell-Hausfeld belt drive unit, but it's mega overkill for guns). For that money, all shooters should have one.

Blast 'em good after using cleaning products liberally.

I don't know about the "new" Hoppe's, but the old stuff would dissolve varnish in a second!

So, don't forget to pull your wood grips when cleaning.
And a tip for other old dudes- don't forget to unzip!

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Lee Jarrett

I prefer to wear to wear gloves for protection

But the old dudes here must also remember to also zip-up also.
Dang! We old guys have so much to remember.