Safe gun cleaner

Big Dog · 04-15-2002, 01:53 PM

Has anybody here tried "Ballistisol", an environmentally safe, non-toxic, bio-degradable gun cleaner? The can label says it can be used for auto dashes (like Armor-all) and even for plants! It emulsifies in water. It has a smell that seems familiar, but I can't think of what it reminds me of. A friend at the range was trying it. He said it worked so-so.

BenP · 04-15-2002, 11:37 PM

Hey bigdog, you been out burying bones or what? I think it is pretty good gen purpose cleaner. It is not the most effective gun cleaner, and not much of a solvent, but it is better than plain water or soap and water. Works better for muzzleloaders where you want to avoid using petroleum distillates. I dunno what it reminds me of either. I still use a little remoil after using it to clean with, or bore butter in my smokepole, just cuz I don't like leaving bare gun metal after it's been exposed to water. As a WWII german product, it was ahead of its time.

Stay in touch.

PAPA G · 04-16-2002, 12:14 AM

to me the stuff smells like poopies!!! dealer squirted it on my new pistol, i had to hose it down with brake cleaner to get rid of the smell.

04-16-2002, 08:30 AM

No. 9, No. 9, No. 9, No. 9

alan c. · 04-16-2002, 11:17 AM

agree, agree, agree.

oneastrix · 04-16-2002, 01:24 PM

I prefer Hoppe's No. 9 as well. I think my wife should wear it as perfume!

04-15-2002, 01:53 PM	#1
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,219	Safe gun cleaner Has anybody here tried "Ballistisol", an environmentally safe, non-toxic, bio-degradable gun cleaner? The can label says it can be used for auto dashes (like Armor-all) and even for plants! It emulsifies in water. It has a smell that seems familiar, but I can't think of what it reminds me of. A friend at the range was trying it. He said it worked so-so. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

04-16-2002, 11:17 AM	#5
alan c. Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pasadena,Tejas - also known as Texas Posts: 3,767 Images: 15	agree, agree, agree. __________________ God Bless. From Tejas -- formerly known as Texas.

04-16-2002, 01:24 PM	#6
oneastrix Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 5,213	I prefer Hoppe's No. 9 as well. I think my wife should wear it as perfume! __________________ There's no one more thankful to sit at the table, than the one who best remembers hunger's pain.

04-15-2002, 11:37 PM	#2
BenP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 395	Hey bigdog, you been out burying bones or what? I think it is pretty good gen purpose cleaner. It is not the most effective gun cleaner, and not much of a solvent, but it is better than plain water or soap and water. Works better for muzzleloaders where you want to avoid using petroleum distillates. I dunno what it reminds me of either. I still use a little remoil after using it to clean with, or bore butter in my smokepole, just cuz I don't like leaving bare gun metal after it's been exposed to water. As a WWII german product, it was ahead of its time. Stay in touch.

04-16-2002, 12:14 AM	#3
PAPA G Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somerset, kentucky Posts: 12	to me the stuff smells like poopies!!! dealer squirted it on my new pistol, i had to hose it down with brake cleaner to get rid of the smell.

04-16-2002, 08:30 AM	#4
Armorer Guest Posts: n/a	No. 9, No. 9, No. 9, No. 9