Cleaning Kit for my new pistol

[JLLNet]

Hi Guys,

My first gun after more than 20 years, I'm feeling blessed.

I got a Performance Center Ported CORE 4.25", at a good price since I couldn't find the 5", but I'm very happy for a good start

I picked up this cleaning kit, but not sure if the best , so you guys clean the boar with the steel brush.

I've attached a few pics, please advise on recommendations

Thanks

 

[Bkreutz]

Hi Guys,

My first gun after more than 20 years, I'm feeling blessed.

I got a Performance Center Ported CORE 4.25", at a good price since I couldn't find the 5", but I'm very happy for a good start

I picked up this cleaning kit, but not sure if the best , so you guys clean the boar with the steel brush.

I've attached a few pics, please advise on recommendations

Thanks

Asking this question will bring everyone's favorite routine and potion preference out of the woodwork. Honestly, I think the M&P will run on spit and the occasional rag to wipe the dirt off it. The kit you bought will work just fine. Don't over think it and have fun with your new gun.

Here's a link to a thread I made about a year and a half ago about my cleaning methods (if you're interested). http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-m-p-pistols/400655-m-p-cleaning-101-a.html

 

[swsig]

Outers makes good stuff. And your kit's bronze bore brush is the way to go. I'd never use a steel brush in any of my pistols.

Enjoy your new M&P CORE!

 

[F75gunslinger]

Run the bronze brush through it a couple of times from the chamber end ( they did show you how to disassemble to clean it right ? ), then switch to the jag ( the round one with the point on it ). Put a patch in front of the jag, put your cleaning solvent of choice on the patch and run that through the barrel, change patches after each pass and repeat until the barrel is clean. If storing the gun for extended periods, I will use the big fluffy brush with some oil to wipe the inside of the barrel down. Enjoy !!

P.S. I was taught to never run a dry patch through a barrel...opinions will vary on this one.

 

[Snowninja]

Honestly, I think the M&P will run on spit and the occasional rag to wipe the dirt off it.

Same here, I know guys (definitely not friends) that go years without cleaning their guns. They still shoot. Whatever you do will be an improvement. Simple way: field strip the gun. Run a cloth coated with bore cleaner down barrel. Run the brush down a few times. Follow up with a couple dry patches till they come out clean. Little CLP on an old toothbrush and clean everything off. Wipe everything off with a rag. Drop of oil on moving parts.
Now this next part will get more heated than a discussion on religion, trucks, and whiskey combined... I myself like CLP cause it Cleans Lubricated and Protects all in one. I also have been known to use Hoppe's #9 (pronounced Hop-eze) bore cleaner, and RemOil for lubrication. Both worked great for me. I switched to the CLP just so I only have to tote around 1 can. I also use a needle tip CLP applicator to get the oil right where I want it. The stuff you bought we'll work great.
Hope this helps.

 

[JLLNet]

Run the bronze brush through it a couple of times from the chamber end ( they did show you how to disassemble to clean it right ? ), then switch to the jag ( the round one with the point on it ). Put a patch in front of the jag, put your cleaning solvent of choice on the patch and run that through the barrel, change patches after each pass and repeat until the barrel is clean. If storing the gun for extended periods, I will use the big fluffy brush with some oil to wipe the inside of the barrel down. Enjoy !!

P.S. I was taught to never run a dry patch through a barrel...opinions will vary on this one.

I got it, thanks. And they didn't show me anything, it seems that the store mostly deal with knowledgeable people and cops.

I did have a hard time, until I found that I had to push down the back sear into the magazine well...

But after a few minutes I got it. So I was afraid of that brush but just learned that it is not steel, so it is safe and will follow your advise.

Thanks all, can't wait to get to the range this weekend..