Something I've found to help/assist with gun cleaning...

GlockMeister · 04-18-2008, 02:17 AM

Okay fellow G&FGers. I like to pass things that I find that I feel will or does make things easier for me when it comes to firearm cleaning and maintenance.

I found these swabs that come in many different styles/shapes and sizes. Some even with different material for the swab. But the ones I'm finding work the best, are all in the industrial line.

Anyhow, they are called swab and here's the link to both the company itself and a recently opened e-store front that is still in the process of getting going. But I feel these lil' buggers will make cleaning and lubing a lil easier and I just wanted to pass it along.

Main page >> SuperBrush Foam Swabs and Foam Tipped Swabs Remember, for firearm cleaning and maintenance, check out the industrial line. As they will hold up best while using the solvents,CLPs etc.etc.etc... But by all means, if any of the other areas they make them for may work for something else you have, then by all mean, check them out also.

This is the link to the e-store. It isn't all that great yet. Still in the process and definately in mu book, needs some major tweaking...
At this link, click on all products then go to industrial products. Not a lot so far, more at the other link. But all you have to do is all them...
Swab-Its If you get lost, just click on ordering then all products. Like I said. The e-store site needs tweaking.

billy · 04-18-2008, 03:13 AM

hey i can get swabs shaped like lil ducky's an dinosaurs !
that'll make gun cleaning FUN!
thanks!

GlockMeister · 04-18-2008, 09:37 PM

Yea, they'll match your avatar. And I hope you looked at the others? You didn't get side tracked with the duckies and dinosaurs did you Billy? lmao

billy · 04-18-2008, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GlockMeister

Yea, they'll match your avatar. And I hope you looked at the others? You didn't get side tracked with the duckies and dinosaurs did you Billy? lmao

what others?
there were others?

SwedeSteve · 04-20-2008, 11:51 AM

LOL billy! Sinclair sells something similar.

billy · 04-20-2008, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwedeSteve

LOL billy! Sinclair sells something similar.

sinclair has ducky swabs too?

s rosenthal · 04-20-2008, 06:34 PM

Based on look at swab site I cut up a synthetic sponge-type material I recycled from some packing material into pieces that will fit thru barrel and cylinder with a bit of friction and push them thru with the cleaning rod--they are somewhat better than a simple patch and act more like the swabs--best of all they are free with no shipping charges. If you are imaginative there are probably many items you come across in your daily commerce that, if you use imagination, can easily sub for and may be better than purchased patches, swabs etc.

GlockMeister · 04-21-2008, 01:07 PM

Can you be more specific as to what you're talking about s rosenthal? Post a picture of the stuff you're talking about maybe? The thing I like about the swabs is they hold what you're using and spread very evenly.

I bought them to us with the Gun Butter I'm now going to be using on a few of my firearms. After seeing that 1000 round 1911 test Todd Jarrett did, made me a believer in the stuff. Well along with all the other recommendations that is.

BaserRonin · 04-21-2008, 01:12 PM

I have never used those swabs for cleaning, but they are excelent for applying grease and oil. They hold up very well and don't shed material onto your steel (like a que-tip does). I bought my last pack of them in the make-up isle...They look like same as the ones listed in the Industrial section on that site.

s rosenthal · 04-21-2008, 02:33 PM

Hey GlockMeister: BaserRonin hit on something. In cosmetics supply stores they have small swabs (a litttle small) AND cleansing wedges (that can be trimmed for barrel cleaning) for makeup removal. The wedges are almost identical to my reference to synthetic sponge-type pieces that I cut to small size for intro into barrel for cleaning. Best part is they are cheap with no freight and you can "browse" the cosmetics aisle with your wife or girlfriend and actually have a purpose being there.

GlockMeister · 04-22-2008, 10:39 PM

Yea, they are probably made by the same company. The ones I got and will be getting more of are for the industrial applications. So they'll be even more chemical resistant then those found in the cosmetic aisle.

I checked the cosmetic aisle out already , before I found this site. I went down the aisle by myself. I don't care what someone thinks. lol.

In fact, if you check out this kit, they get the swab in it from swab-it...And this particular kit is perfect and made for cleaning and lubing an AR for those who have them...
MSTN AR-Receiver Lube Kit*-*Mid-South Tactical Network (MSTN)

s rosenthal · 04-23-2008, 07:22 AM

Remember GlockMeister, you can always use them for your eyeshadow or blush-pink cheeks; they work wonders on my complexion after a hard day of target shooting.

sc928porsche · 04-23-2008, 07:46 AM

You can use the to apply "black out" when going night hunting so that you will be in the latest style.

Jersey Jailer · 05-15-2008, 11:28 AM

We use them at work to collect DNA samples. I use them to apply solvent to hard to reach areas. Qtips always fall apart and cannot deliver enough solvent. Never tried to apply protective oil, sound like I'll have to try that

ArkansasHunter · 05-15-2008, 08:48 PM

G-M did you buy you some lip gloss ?

04-18-2008, 02:17 AM	#1
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,362	Something I've found to help/assist with gun cleaning... Okay fellow G&FGers. I like to pass things that I find that I feel will or does make things easier for me when it comes to firearm cleaning and maintenance. I found these swabs that come in many different styles/shapes and sizes. Some even with different material for the swab. But the ones I'm finding work the best, are all in the industrial line. Anyhow, they are called swab and here's the link to both the company itself and a recently opened e-store front that is still in the process of getting going. But I feel these lil' buggers will make cleaning and lubing a lil easier and I just wanted to pass it along. Main page >> SuperBrush Foam Swabs and Foam Tipped Swabs Remember, for firearm cleaning and maintenance, check out the industrial line. As they will hold up best while using the solvents,CLPs etc.etc.etc... But by all means, if any of the other areas they make them for may work for something else you have, then by all mean, check them out also. This is the link to the e-store. It isn't all that great yet. Still in the process and definately in mu book, needs some major tweaking... At this link, click on all products then go to industrial products. Not a lot so far, more at the other link. But all you have to do is all them... Swab-Its If you get lost, just click on ordering then all products. Like I said. The e-store site needs tweaking. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

04-18-2008, 03:13 AM	#2
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 11,928 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 145	hey i can get swabs shaped like lil ducky's an dinosaurs ! that'll make gun cleaning FUN! thanks! __________________ internet yards and real yards are completely different units of measure.

04-18-2008, 09:37 PM	#3
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,362	Yea, they'll match your avatar. And I hope you looked at the others? You didn't get side tracked with the duckies and dinosaurs did you Billy? lmao __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

04-20-2008, 11:51 AM	#5
SwedeSteve Bullet Maintenance !! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The anchor point, Alaska Posts: 10,261 Images: 1	LOL billy! Sinclair sells something similar. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

04-21-2008, 01:07 PM	#8
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,362	Can you be more specific as to what you're talking about s rosenthal? Post a picture of the stuff you're talking about maybe? The thing I like about the swabs is they hold what you're using and spread very evenly. I bought them to us with the Gun Butter I'm now going to be using on a few of my firearms. After seeing that 1000 round 1911 test Todd Jarrett did, made me a believer in the stuff. Well along with all the other recommendations that is. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

04-20-2008, 06:34 PM	#7
s rosenthal Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 49	Based on look at swab site I cut up a synthetic sponge-type material I recycled from some packing material into pieces that will fit thru barrel and cylinder with a bit of friction and push them thru with the cleaning rod--they are somewhat better than a simple patch and act more like the swabs--best of all they are free with no shipping charges. If you are imaginative there are probably many items you come across in your daily commerce that, if you use imagination, can easily sub for and may be better than purchased patches, swabs etc.

04-21-2008, 01:12 PM	#9
BaserRonin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In a Dark Cubicle Posts: 371	I have never used those swabs for cleaning, but they are excelent for applying grease and oil. They hold up very well and don't shed material onto your steel (like a que-tip does). I bought my last pack of them in the make-up isle...They look like same as the ones listed in the Industrial section on that site. __________________ "It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favour of vegetarianism" ~ R. W. Inge

04-21-2008, 02:33 PM	#10
s rosenthal Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 49	Hey GlockMeister: BaserRonin hit on something. In cosmetics supply stores they have small swabs (a litttle small) AND cleansing wedges (that can be trimmed for barrel cleaning) for makeup removal. The wedges are almost identical to my reference to synthetic sponge-type pieces that I cut to small size for intro into barrel for cleaning. Best part is they are cheap with no freight and you can "browse" the cosmetics aisle with your wife or girlfriend and actually have a purpose being there.

04-22-2008, 10:39 PM	#11
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,362	Yea, they are probably made by the same company. The ones I got and will be getting more of are for the industrial applications. So they'll be even more chemical resistant then those found in the cosmetic aisle. I checked the cosmetic aisle out already , before I found this site. I went down the aisle by myself. I don't care what someone thinks. lol. In fact, if you check out this kit, they get the swab in it from swab-it...And this particular kit is perfect and made for cleaning and lubing an AR for those who have them... MSTN AR-Receiver Lube Kit-Mid-South Tactical Network (MSTN) __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

04-23-2008, 07:22 AM	#12
s rosenthal Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 49	Remember GlockMeister, you can always use them for your eyeshadow or blush-pink cheeks; they work wonders on my complexion after a hard day of target shooting.

04-23-2008, 07:46 AM	#13
sc928porsche Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: living in Alabama now Posts: 238	You can use the to apply "black out" when going night hunting so that you will be in the latest style.

05-15-2008, 11:28 AM	#14
Jersey Jailer Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SOUTH Jersey Posts: 499	We use them at work to collect DNA samples. I use them to apply solvent to hard to reach areas. Qtips always fall apart and cannot deliver enough solvent. Never tried to apply protective oil, sound like I'll have to try that

05-15-2008, 08:48 PM	#15
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,675	G-M did you buy you some lip gloss ?