ctafoya Report post Posted February 19 Got to test out my cans finally. My 45 is just like the movies. Insanely quite. My AR's were a major improvement. What i dont like is the ridiculous amount of cleaning afterwards. I've been cleaning guns for the last four hours! Is there better way to clean? I still go old school with Hoppes, Scrub, q tips, patches, etc. If seen the CLP spray, but is it really a one shot deal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Titanium700 Report post Posted February 19 What’s this cleaning of guns thingy you speak of? 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyNoon Report post Posted February 19 I would Buy a small sonic cleaner for your bolts and your cans at least. Also run more than usual oil on your bolts because of the extra gas and fouling. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted February 19 Hoppes isn't much of a cleaning agent. It smells good more than anything. Step up your solution, for sure. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazymonkey Report post Posted February 19 First time I put my can on my ar15 last year it was about what you describe after shooting . Lots of crud in everything ! Probably going to look at a low backpressure type can for the ar and really pay attention to adjusting the gas system and see if it helps . Don't forget the mags mine were black from the gasses blowing back thru the action. Bolt guns are so much cleaner. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted March 6 What cans, and do your ARs have adjustable gas blocks? If so you can adjust them so you get them less gassy. They do get dirtier with a can, but it is still worth it. I use brake cleaner first to flush a bunch of the crud. Then I get it wet with a spray CLP and use a brass brush to break up alot of the remaining gunk. It isn't to bad to clean them once tou do it a few times as long as you are not one of the people who is crazy about it and wants it super clean. Also, don't use brake cleaner on plastic parts, it can melt them. The upper receiver and bolt are what I use the brake cleaner on mostly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazymonkey Report post Posted March 6 7 hours ago, Hoss50 said: What cans, and do your ARs have adjustable gas blocks? If so you can adjust them so you get them less gassy. They do get dirtier with a can, but it is still worth it. I use brake cleaner first to flush a bunch of the crud. Then I get it wet with a spray CLP and use a brass brush to break up alot of the remaining gunk. It isn't to bad to clean them once tou do it a few times as long as you are not one of the people who is crazy about it and wants it super clean. Also, don't use brake cleaner on plastic parts, it can melt them. The upper receiver and bolt are what I use the brake cleaner on mostly. I built all mine with adjustable blocks . Once tuned they are the sh$t. The guns just cycle with out being hard on everything and they help with felt recoil . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L Cazador Report post Posted March 8 Try Shooter's Choice shotgun and choke tube cleaner. Just spray and watch the crud come out. I spray two or three times till foam comes out clean. If you use brake cleaner, use the non-chlorinated stuff. Bore Tech also has a new cleaner for cans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azbow Report post Posted June 13 Do you leave your suppressor on the barrel or take it off when cleaning? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazymonkey Report post Posted June 13 Mine come off when I'm done at the range. Part because I'm running 26 inch barrels on my 2 suppressed rifles . They don't fit in cases with them on . I clean the rifles with them off I don't want to leave any cleaning solutions in the cans and the get back to shooting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted June 14 I take them off the rifles when I leave the range. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
