Using Pro-Shot muzzle guide

[MXP]

What is the right way of using a Pro-Shot muzzle guide for cleaning a revolver?

I need to clean from the muzzle end and for centering the cleaning rod without harming the crown of the muzzle I let the muzzle guide touch the crown I guess after the e.g. brush has entered the barrel? .....do I with one hand press the guide against the crown and push the rod with the other hand or what is the proper way to do it? .....maybe not doing it at all?

Max

 

[dfariswheel]

When pushing the rod into the barrel, the cone-shaped guide will usually center itself in the muzzle if you let it.
You will need to hold it there when you pull the rod back out.

 

[H Richard]

I don't worry about a muzzle guide, I put electrical shrink wrap (a plastic sheath for connections) on my rod, and only soft plastic touch's my muzzle.

 

[MXP]

Thank you for the answer. I will try it out and the idea of "coating" the rod with a kind of "tape" could also be an option. Does carbon fiber rods exist that can't harm steel?

 

[BlueOvalBandit]

Does carbon fiber rods exist that can't harm steel?

Yes, Tipton makes a very nice one for a little over $30 for 36", I have it and it has a very smooth roller bearing handle.

here's the 12 inch

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/14...7-to-45-caliber-12-carbon-fiber-8-x-32-thread

Brass, and aluminum are also safe, so is steel. You got to be REALLY hammering the rod to damage the crown with a steel rod, steel on steel rubbing... wear is negligible and if the barrel is appreciably harder then the rod steel, the rod will wear, not to mention all the steel rods I've seen, with the exception of GI stuff, are coated.

 

[MXP]

Thank you!
I will keep the link.
First I try out the Pro-Shot Rod's I have acquired for .22 and .357 and see how it works with the muzzle guide. It may also help that the rod is polished stainless.