Revolver Cleaning

22 thru 30 caliber

For cleaning 22 rim-fire to 30 caliber, use the smallest tip and the outside slot. Pinch the swab at the shortest distance for 22 and at 3:00 o'clock position for the 30 caliber.

9mm thru 45 Caliber

Stack two patches together. Insert the tip in the largest slot, and pinch at the shortest distance for 9mm and 35 caliber swab. Pinch at the longest distance for the 45 caliber and any other size in between.

This will give a very tight scrubbing swab. This is required to form the swab into the grooves of the bore to remove lead, copper, and powder residue. A brush only loosens this residue. A tight swab is necessary to mop it out and remove it

Only a few drops of solvent are needed on the front end of the swab.

1. Install the tip on one end of the rod with the correct size patch. Put a few drops of solvent on the front of the patch. Open the cylinder and insert the cleaning rod into the barrel. Push the rod through the barrel and then pull the rod out in the natural direction of the bullet.

2. Install the correct size brush and pull it down the barrel from breech to muzzle. Continue this procedure until the bore is clean. A helpful hint: Clean the weapon as soon as possible after it is fired.

3. Run a patch through each chamber of the cylinder. Twist the patch when it is in the chamber. This scrubs the dirt from the shoulder. Pull the patch out in the natural direction of the bullet.

4. Use a brush on the end of the cleaning rod. Bring it into the chamber and twist the brush in a clockwise direction. This will scrub the shoulder. Pull the brush out in the natural direction of the bullet.

5. Continue to clean other critical areas of the revolver. In limited breech access pistols it may be necessary to inset the tip with swab into the chamber. Run the rod down the barrel and attach the tip.

Put a few drops of solvent on the front end of the swab.

Run a swab with solvent, then the brush. If you run a brush first, you will damage the firearm. The brush will collect any dirt or moisture and deposit it in the chamber. Never run a brush from muzzle to breech. This will always bring dirt into the chamber and shoulder.

Keep in mind that a brush only loosens the powder residue and buildup. A tight swab is necessary to mop out the loosened residue.

The swab has 6 new clean surfaces. Take advantage of this feature and always use a new surface every time you go down the bore.