I just joined this forum a couple minutes ago, it doesn't appear that anyone has been dumb enough to ask this question from what I can tell out of the current 8,771 threads. So here it goes... I got a new M&P 45acp today (my only 45) and I want to clean it with a Boresnake, which I have a couple for my other pistols (9mm, 22LR). Would it be okay to use the one for my 9mm, or should I buy another one for the 45? I'm not cheap, but why spend the money if not needed. Thank you for your indulgence...

Only dumb question is the one not asked. IMO you should get another one if the one you have doesn't specify its for that bore.

I have one for my 22
One for the 9/ 357 magnum
And one more for the 500

They're like the guns they clean, can't have too many!

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The 9mm brushes imbedded in that caliber snake won't sufficiently "scrub" the larger 45 bore - get the proper one for each caliber. (Of course 45ACP/45Colt/454Casul/etc will use the same snake as will 38/357/9mm/etc.)

IMHO I would buy the bore snake for the 45. Since the 9mil is a smaller caliper, I wouldn't think you would get as much cleaning value from the snake. Don't they cost only around $15.00?

+1 on that because the 9mm will not clean the bore correctly.

above replys ^^^^^^, answered your question. a suggestion to keep them clean. pickle jar, tall gardina jars. wash them out, a good dish soap, water, snake in jar. fill w/ water 3/4 full. put the lid back on, shake. change the water a few times if wanted, rinse w/ clear water, line dry. it will be like new. didn't care for the solvent smell on the snake.

got another suggestion, my 2 cts. been using tetra lub for years, on certain weapons. no hunting arms, it has a odor. when u clean the barrel good, use the tetra lub. the next time you clean the barrel, it only takes half the time after 1st. application. . use a little on the lub points, q tip application. wipe of excess. if you apply to much, when shooting, it will be hot on your skin, and espically the face. i'm sure there are other good synethics on the market, just happen to like tetra lub.

I also would recommend a snake in the proper caliber. I use them with Frog Lube. It's awesome stuff and strong odor.

Years ago when I was young I put one odd size tire on my car. It caused the other three to wear out prematurely. Moral to this story use the proper size for the application. Get the .45 boresnake.

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Bore snakes are great for long guns...why use it for a barrel less than 4-5 inches long...its a sales gimmick for pistols.......

Love my snake. Takes me 30 seconds to run through, twice. Would be a lot longer with a brush, patches, etc. Good value for $17 to me.

I agree. Get a short aluminum rod and a .45 brush. I use Frog Lube on everything and love it. I use a bore snake on my rifles but it's silly on a pistol IMO.

Dip a brush in solvent,run it through the bore a few times and let it soak for a bit.Wad up a bit of paper towel into a tight fit at the breech and push it through with the brush and you've got the crud out.If there's leading,wrap the brush with a few strands of copper wool and shave it out.If there's copper deposits,use a solvent designed for copper.

I like bore snakes for a quick cleaning, especially in shotguns. They quickly remove fouling. Work just as well in handgun barrels as they do in long gun barrels. If, however, you have leading or copper fouling, as arjay said above, there are better methods for removing it.

Larry