1911 Maintenance

Mateo · 01-28-2008, 12:13 AM

Hey guys, brand new to the forum here, but I want to ask this question to more experienced gun enthusiasts. I just bought my first pistol, a Springfield 1911 G.I. I've been to the range and cleaned it out a couple times, but I have noticed that the barrel has some orange rust-like substance on the rifling if you really look hard. I don't see how this could be rust, but if it is, is there a way to clean it better? I used a brush with solvent, then clean patches, then oil.

Thanks

ghost_raven · 01-28-2008, 02:52 AM

How much of it is there, and when did you first notice?

jerry · 01-28-2008, 07:42 AM

If your using jacketed bullets (recommended for break in at least) your probably looking at copper fouling. Get a good solvent, a brush and go to town. Your doing this already but maybe need a different solvent, one better for copper or more elbow grease.

Mateo · 01-28-2008, 07:59 AM

What is the best solvent for copper fouling?

jerry · 01-28-2008, 09:20 AM

Really hard to say because everyone has a favorite they think is the very best and are usually very passionate about it.

I hesitate to recommend, but here are a couple on the market. Sweets 7.62, Hoppes Bench Rest 9 to name a few. Here is some more info as well.

Gun Cleaning Product Tests

Roy Collins · 01-30-2008, 09:22 AM

Put some no.9 Hoppes on a patch and run it through on your .45 brush. You will see a big difference.

ezearln · 01-30-2008, 11:38 AM

Break-Free CLP (cleaner/lubricant/Protectant) does a spiffy job and is what the Navy swapped to to clean ALL their guns from small arms to Naval cannon! Note of caution to you though, due to the design of the 1911 as well as other Browning designed semi auto pistols you should always pass your bore brush and patches from the muzzle to the breech as it is possible to damage where the weapon headspaces in the chamber if you do it from breech to muzzle. Enjoy your 1911 !!!

01-28-2008, 12:13 AM	#1
Mateo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3	1911 Maintenance Hey guys, brand new to the forum here, but I want to ask this question to more experienced gun enthusiasts. I just bought my first pistol, a Springfield 1911 G.I. I've been to the range and cleaned it out a couple times, but I have noticed that the barrel has some orange rust-like substance on the rifling if you really look hard. I don't see how this could be rust, but if it is, is there a way to clean it better? I used a brush with solvent, then clean patches, then oil. Thanks

01-28-2008, 02:52 AM	#2
ghost_raven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 408	How much of it is there, and when did you first notice? __________________ The First Amendment defines America, the Second Amendment defends it.

01-28-2008, 07:42 AM	#3
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 11,223 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	If your using jacketed bullets (recommended for break in at least) your probably looking at copper fouling. Get a good solvent, a brush and go to town. Your doing this already but maybe need a different solvent, one better for copper or more elbow grease. __________________ Joe the plumber is screwed

01-28-2008, 09:20 AM	#5
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 11,223 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	Really hard to say because everyone has a favorite they think is the very best and are usually very passionate about it. I hesitate to recommend, but here are a couple on the market. Sweets 7.62, Hoppes Bench Rest 9 to name a few. Here is some more info as well. Gun Cleaning Product Tests __________________ Joe the plumber is screwed

01-30-2008, 11:38 AM	#7
ezearln Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 3,175	Break-Free CLP (cleaner/lubricant/Protectant) does a spiffy job and is what the Navy swapped to to clean ALL their guns from small arms to Naval cannon! Note of caution to you though, due to the design of the 1911 as well as other Browning designed semi auto pistols you should always pass your bore brush and patches from the muzzle to the breech as it is possible to damage where the weapon headspaces in the chamber if you do it from breech to muzzle. Enjoy your 1911 !!! __________________ "You can have my Freedom when I'm done with it!"

01-28-2008, 07:59 AM	#4
Mateo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3	What is the best solvent for copper fouling?

01-30-2008, 09:22 AM	#6
Roy Collins Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Louisville Kentucky. Posts: 317	Put some no.9 Hoppes on a patch and run it through on your .45 brush. You will see a big difference.