Bore snake question > 1911 Discussions

Posted: 10/21/2008 9:06:28 AM EDT

I didn't see a cleaning forum in the handgun area, so since I own a couple of 1911s I'll ask here.
Are bore snakes supposed to be used wet or dry?
I have cleaning brushes, spear point jags and patches that I use at home for cleaning. I shoot competition and there are times during a bullseye match that I really need to run a snake through the bore during a match.
Do I need to use any solvent or oil, or just use it dry?
How are the snakes supposed to be used? I know some use them instead of brushes and patches.

Thanks,
Jim

Posted: 10/21/2008 9:13:14 AM EDT

[#1]

Anytime I have used a bore snake it has been lightly coated in CLP or Rem Oil.

Posted: 10/21/2008 9:16:56 AM EDT

[#2]

Do you put oil on the whole snake? How do you remove the excess oil.
Or do you just spray some oil on the forward part of the snake and let the rear wipe the oil out?

Thanks,
Jim

Posted: 10/21/2008 9:18:28 AM EDT

[#3]

I generally put a squirt of Ed's Red on the snake and run it thru. Eventually the snakes get really dirty. I put them in an old sock and run then in the washer when my wife is not around.

Posted: 10/21/2008 9:21:02 AM EDT

[#4]

I would only put oil on the first 1/4 of the bore snake, leave the rest dry.

Posted: 10/21/2008 11:21:08 AM EDT

[#5]

I usually put a generous amount of CLP on the bristles and the small bit between them and leave the rest dry. 3 passes with that and you have a nice shiny barrel.

Posted: 10/21/2008 2:21:36 PM EDT

[#6]

I use it dry, and only in between "real" cleanings. I keep one in my range box for a quick pull through on long days of shooting (lead).

Posted: 10/21/2008 2:42:35 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
I use it dry, and only in between "real" cleanings. I keep one in my range box for a quick pull through on long days of shooting (lead).

That is what I bought mine for. The bore and chamber gets dirty during a match and I need all the accuracy I can get. I don't think being dirty affects the .45 as much as my MkII .22, but I can really see a difference in the .22s accuracy when it gets dirty.

Thanks,
Jim

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