revolver cleaning question

michaellee32084

From reading my instructions on my semi auto's and even the gun cleaning set.You are supposed to push the patch in from the breach end.Great,works fine on those guns.What about a Smith & Wesson revolver.Is there a special tool I should get,or is it OK to clean from the muzzle ?

brier-49

http://www.otisgun.com/ I use this system.

bpost

Great question!

I found a cleaning rod that has a brass cone shaped guide that protects the muzzle. I don't remember who made it, it has a red handle and a ball bearing shaft support. It works great!

iceracerx

You can also open the cylinder, place the cleaning rod through the barrel from the muzzle and PULL the patch or brush from the Forcing cone end once you attach either to the cleaning rod. It takes longer, but it can save your Muzzle.

On the other hand, modern revolvers have been cleaned from the Muzzle end since they were invented.

rsnyder55

You can also get a bore snake. Basically a rope with a weight that you bull through the barrel.

He Dog

I do it from the muzzle using a bore guide, the brass thing mentioned above, except this one is plastic. You can also get a set of Allison brushes for cleaning the cylinders of some revolvers, which really speeds things along. Brownell's also has them.

Like this:

http://tinyurl.com/bzhy85

beantownshootah

I usually (carefully) put the rod in through the muzzle, then when it exits from the breech add the patch and pull it out that way.

The gun cleaning kit I use came with a cone shaped plastic plug to protect the muzzle that simply slips over the rod, and I usually use it.

In general, its better to avoid going from the muzzle to the breech *if you can*, but if you can't its not the end of the world.

The most important thing is just to be careful, and try not to bang or dent the crown when you are working.

partisan

I have cleaned revolvers for many years from the muzzle, and have had NO damage. You just can't slam the rod through like you were loading a black powder muzzleloader.

michaellee32084

thanks for the answers.
after all the information I have now.I have come to the conclusion that there is no need to run out and buy the slotted tool I could use to pull a patch Through from the forcing cone.after all the cylinders are the breach sort off.and those can be cleaned rear to front.I will be sure to try and not damage the muzzle.
Going to the gun show in palatka tomorrow so I'll probably pick up something there.Thanks again.

RCrosby

Red handle?
Ball bearings?
Sounds like my Sinclair. A great steel rod and a super company for anyone interested in top quality, accuracy focused, gear.