Best Way to Clean Your Handgun with an Ultrasonic Cleaner

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  • @nimbly1693
    @nimbly1693 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I like cleaning almost as much as I like shooting. The way clean freshly greased parts feel. "Smooth Charlene"

  • @robertivey3268
    @robertivey3268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Us Simple Green HD (the purple stuff), it will not damage aluminum. Also a great solution for guns in the ultrasonic is Lucas Extreme Duty Bore Solvent and Ultrasonic Cleaner. Also has anti rust properties and leaves a light lubrication on your gun parts. One other note, the Lucas solvent is safe for polymer and factory finish's.

  • @ADHDWOOHOO
    @ADHDWOOHOO 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Thanks for making this video. I'm going to give it a go this week.
    One quick note - you probably want to wear gloves especially while handling the dirty water coming out of the bag; solubilized lead can easily go through your skin and into your bloodstream.

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Great tip! Thanks

    • @DobleWhiteAndStanley
      @DobleWhiteAndStanley ปีที่แล้ว

      Lead poisoning you say? No wonder I feel retarded.

    • @iZPhoneMan
      @iZPhoneMan ปีที่แล้ว +3

      100% wear gloves when dealing with that water

  • @EricGreniervideo
    @EricGreniervideo ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Ziploc idea is Brilliant

    • @iseeyou8781
      @iseeyou8781 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Agreed. Try plastic jars, like peanut butter ones, filled with your cleaning solution. The sound waves go right through and then you can just pull the container out and set aside for later use. And it has a sealable lid.

    • @2Liberal4U
      @2Liberal4U 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Zip locks work great! Saves cleaner! Keeps parts together ❤

    • @2Liberal4U
      @2Liberal4U 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Keep the top of the ziplock out of the water in case it leaks. Lay it over the edge .

  • @JamesDatWork
    @JamesDatWork 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    what do you do with the crud at the end? I have a septic tank so i assume just flushing it down the toilet isn't such a good idea?

  • @marcoantoniod12
    @marcoantoniod12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Any problems with your lower ? Doesn’t it strip off the factory lube in the inside mechanisms?

  • @bugsmack6260
    @bugsmack6260 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The bag idea... game changer. Works very well. Thank you for the video!

  • @nccv121
    @nccv121 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is that the 3L ultrasonic cleaner? Also how has it held up since this video?

  • @ypres1917
    @ypres1917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The zip lock bag idea is brilliant. I think I would want to take out the firing pin so that the channel cleans and doesn't trap moisture. I particularly like this ultrasonic cleaning idea to do the frame on my Sig 226 and Beretta 92 as those are far to complicated for me to attempt full disassembly.

  • @tmadger3905
    @tmadger3905 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Simple Green makes an aircraft grade cleaning solution. Obviously won't hurt aluminum. Available online.

  • @manudelmarche
    @manudelmarche 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I do like cleaning my guns. It is soothing, at least for me ☺

  • @01rcpena
    @01rcpena 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good Instructional video. One question ,tho. Why not run the contaminated solvent into a container and not into the drain?

    • @chaseeymr
      @chaseeymr 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I had the same thought; like that can’t possibly be good for your plumbing over a long period of time. Let alone the fact that you’re essentially dumping HAZWASTE down a drain.

  • @MrMarrok657
    @MrMarrok657 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    one thing to go over with the drying process. using the heat from 100-120 degrees leaving the parts out will be enough to let them evaporate naturally. it is always a good precaution to blow em out though.

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes it does dry out fairly quickly. Thanks for the reply!

    • @mukkaar
      @mukkaar 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@appalachiandiy2415 Instead of physically scrubbing the water. You can use compressed air. Much easier and can get into nooks.

  • @MrAffinityTV
    @MrAffinityTV ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Don’t forget to oil all the metallic parts after cleaning with water, to actually prevent the rust from forming

    • @martinbarter346
      @martinbarter346 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      can you ultrasonic oil it ?

    • @MrAffinityTV
      @MrAffinityTV 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@martinbarter346 if you’re talking about the natural oils like mint and lavender I would assume no, generally you want to stay with gun oil, though you might be able to get away with a form of seed or olive oil, try it tho and let us know how it works out lol

    • @martinbarter346
      @martinbarter346 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MrAffinityTV I actually meant after it's been cleaned,could I drop it back in the ultrasonic machine with oil of some sort to prevent rust ?

  • @backwoodsblake
    @backwoodsblake 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Would you still recommend this machine for gun cleaning?

  • @markrichie897
    @markrichie897 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    To help remove the water after rinsing have you ever tried isopropyl alcohol ( 99%) if you do not have compressed air ?
    It should help the with the drying time when using an hair dryer.
    This is only a suggestion and a question.

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I never have but thats an interesting idea. Just might have to try it. Thanks

    • @Corbon91
      @Corbon91 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did any of you try this? Did it work?

  • @liedebunker1253
    @liedebunker1253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That bag thing is a very good idea! 👍

  • @alfredoverno9674
    @alfredoverno9674 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just subbed, gotta ask, is there a lubricant that you would recommend to displace the eater that is in all the tiny areas.

    • @tmadger3905
      @tmadger3905 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      L&R Safety Ultrasonic Weapon Lubricating Solution. Displaces the water. Since it's not cheap, I pour it back into the jug and reuse. I first use Hornady One Shot Ultrasonic Gunparts Cleaner.

  • @jazzadvocate1760
    @jazzadvocate1760 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!! What is the liter capacity of the unit you used?

  • @iZPhoneMan
    @iZPhoneMan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just a tip for getting air out of ziplock bags.
    Put the bag in water and push down lightly. Then Zip when the air is gone. The mouth of the bag does not go below the surface of the water. Old school method I used to use for preparing food for Sous Vide. ;-)
    Never heard of using simple green before. I’ll have to check in on that one before doing that. Good tip though for the bag method.

  • @qh4007
    @qh4007 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you do a video on oiling after?

  • @hughhodges5924
    @hughhodges5924 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video ! Please comment on your follow up reapplication of gun oil. I assume it will be like hand cleaning. Less is better !

  • @Custompro36610
    @Custompro36610 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The same can be done, with the bolt (bolt) of an AR15. Why do you do it, with a bag? could it be done, sun bag ?. At what temperature? Greetings from Barcelona (Spain)

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yes you can do it with an AR bolt. the bag contains all the dirt so you just swap out bags instead of cleaning the tank in between every cycle.

    • @Custompro36610
      @Custompro36610 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@appalachiandiy2415 ok.tranks.👍💪🇪🇸

  • @4fretfingers528
    @4fretfingers528 ปีที่แล้ว

    What size cleaner are you using 3, 6 10L?

  • @AltonRowell-gb1lb
    @AltonRowell-gb1lb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great idea with the bag.

  • @richardwallace8925
    @richardwallace8925 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I sent this to a knowledgeable friend - he reports that Simple Green is harmful to aluminum parts. He uses Krud Cutter. Also, I use a lubricating liquid in the ultrasonic cleaner after the clean & rinse - this gets lubrication everywhere cleaner and water are. Thanks, Rick

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hmm simple green is not a harsh cleaner, I'm surprised it would be harmful to aluminum. i do like the lubrication idea though

    • @Shorty_Lickens
      @Shorty_Lickens 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      supposedly theres an alternate Simple Clean thats safe for metal. I think its purple.

    • @oldmantod
      @oldmantod ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What type of lubrication liquid?

    • @gregandark8571
      @gregandark8571 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why instead of all these just don't use pure aeronautic Kerosene ???

    • @baisao
      @baisao 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Simple Green Pro HD he is using is not corrosive to aluminum and is apparently used by the FBI’s armorers

  • @nmc052able
    @nmc052able 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thx for the bagtrick!

  • @ArtNolte
    @ArtNolte 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So why is addeding water to the bad important vs just usig the Cleaner only?

  • @PraticalFinancial
    @PraticalFinancial 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does this process hurt, degrade, damage tritium or fiber optic sights?

    • @harteverett
      @harteverett 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Chance it will. I used a heated one , took out some my rear sight paint

  • @jamesakenhead8858
    @jamesakenhead8858 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the tip on the plastic bag...

  • @SCNative_76
    @SCNative_76 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is that the 3L?

  • @MrAnthonykuhl
    @MrAnthonykuhl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is the benefit of distilled water versus tap water?

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Tap water has a lot of minerals in it. distilled has most of them removed so they will not deposit onto whatever you are cleaning

  • @gpmcfm
    @gpmcfm 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great tips guys thanks

  • @TrueMesa
    @TrueMesa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how did the frame hold up in the long run ? my ec9s lower is grimy and could definitely benefit from this.

  • @normski262
    @normski262 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about fiber optic sights fitted ?

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      if there is no glue and they are friction fit would think they would be fine. just watch what solvent/cleaner you use

    • @normski262
      @normski262 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@appalachiandiy2415 Some guy says just use water, no or almost no, detergent ! Detergent can strip coatings/pain off ( so he says). I thought small amount of washing up liquid, not so abrasive just a good degreaser >

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@normski262 i mean it will still work but a gentle detergent is going to help for sure. Wonder if he washes dishes without soap, 😆

    • @normski262
      @normski262 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@appalachiandiy2415 NICE! he may have dish pan hands. HAHah

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@normski262 haha

  • @steveolto9805
    @steveolto9805 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You need to remove the striker and spring and dry them out, including the cavity or rust will build up there.
    Best to just put everything in an oven at approx. 175 degrees for 20 minutes or so, unless the sights are made of plastic of course....

    • @Bigjailerman
      @Bigjailerman 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was just going to ask that question. You want the firing pin and cavity needs to be pretty dry! Great post!

  • @Kappi1997
    @Kappi1997 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could an ultrasonic harm the finish of an old gun like a luger p08? It has some corners which are impossible to clean with a brush so a ultrasonic could be the solution..

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      should be fine as long as it is steel and not aluminum. let me know how it works out!

    • @Kappi1997
      @Kappi1997 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@appalachiandiy2415 thanks i will the cleaner is still shipping and because of the covid 19 it is taking a while

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Kappi1997 Yea prime is not 2 day shipping anymore more like 4-6

    • @Kappi1997
      @Kappi1997 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@appalachiandiy2415 i ordered from brownells and in my country this means 4 weeks atm

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Kappi1997 Oh wow. Thats crazy!

  • @ctpistolclass1211
    @ctpistolclass1211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I thought you could not put plastic or wood in a sonic cleaner. Looks like you proved that wrong, which is great. Any thoughts on this?

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I didn't see any degradation to the plastic. I know that you can't put aluminum in because it will disintegrate. So far so good but I'll keep and eye on it

    • @vtotheg5517
      @vtotheg5517 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appalachian DIY the solution will damage the aluminum or the cleaner? What if I were to put a 1911 in it

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vtotheg5517 I dont see a problem with putting a 1911 in as long as you take out any aluminum parts.

  • @adenrios423
    @adenrios423 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is that a 3L or 6?

  • @vtotheg5517
    @vtotheg5517 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What if instead of the simple green you were to put clp lets say, wouldn’t it clean it better?

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      amzn.to/2ZJ13cs is this what you're talking about? I would stay away from synthetic solvents to clean with. I don't know what they would do to the polymer.

    • @rgstever
      @rgstever 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@appalachiandiy2415 Most if not all firearms are made of nylon 6,6 and glass fiber. Only two solvents will affect nylon. Benzene and THF (partially). Their are no solvents you are going to buy from a store (or online) that contain these solvents. You have to buy them in chemical form. Benzene being really hard to acquire due to it's toxic nature to flesh. THF can be bought on amazon.

  • @jamesjodimazzuchi926
    @jamesjodimazzuchi926 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mineral spirits and maybe some clp mixed in but NO WD-40. Will need to re-oil metal to metal part again. Rust

  • @beeman73bta
    @beeman73bta 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In a zip lock, cool. Very neat and easy

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! It's so easy to clean up and you dont have to clean the pan every time

  • @illestmortal
    @illestmortal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ok I understand wd40 helps prevent with the rust issues. But does simple green also helps as well or is it mainly only for cleaning purpose?

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Simple green is for cleaning

    • @illestmortal
      @illestmortal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@appalachiandiy2415 thanks

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@illestmortal sure thing!

    • @ctpistolclass1211
      @ctpistolclass1211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You should not use wd40, ever, on gun and gun parts. Use Remington Oil, it’s specifically made for firearms and firearm parts.

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ctpistolclass1211 Im interested in why WD-40 is bad for gun parts. is there something in it that is bad for the metal parts or just bad for polymers and plastics? I personally don't use it, I usually use frog lube

  • @TrueBlueYou
    @TrueBlueYou 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Put all of the tiny components into a pantyhose and then tie the ends up - all the tiny little parts will get clean and not slip through the tray - it works

  • @detroitpyro2859
    @detroitpyro2859 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What about glock polymer?

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It will not hurt the polymer. just make sure to use a water-based solvent. ie simple green or dawn dish soap. Don't use harsh chemicals like auto solvents.

    • @detroitpyro2859
      @detroitpyro2859 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@appalachiandiy2415 I heard you have to take apart the lower, I was asking if you can throw in a glock lower as is, without taking apart.

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@detroitpyro2859 i didnt take apart my lower. You could put the entire thing whole into the cleaner(will not clean as good of course). There sould be no problem with keeping the lower intact

    • @detroitpyro2859
      @detroitpyro2859 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@appalachiandiy2415 thank you.. was thinking simple green the purple one it's less harsh I think than green? Thx

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@detroitpyro2859 Purple is the heavy duty cleaner. There are links for it in the description

  • @John_V.
    @John_V. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    is it safe to toss in the polymer lower of my glock in that bag as well?

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes as long as your not using a harsh chemical to clean with as it will attack the plastic polymers. That's why I would recommend the Simple Green to clean.

  • @harveyottotech
    @harveyottotech ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! This helped a lot😁

  • @wonderloaf
    @wonderloaf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for making this video chum :)

  • @ArtNolte
    @ArtNolte 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why do you delete Simple Green with 50 % water. What advantages are there with using 100% Simle Green>

  • @DJVICK23
    @DJVICK23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most definitely works.

  • @timothyavendt677
    @timothyavendt677 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    @ 2:30 also greatly reduced the amount of solution you use.

  • @charlesfick729
    @charlesfick729 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What I see on several videos is people putting their parts in a ziplock bag. Thinking about it, I’d think the bag, although it has a cleaner in it, would slow down the vibrations of the machine, it would retard the vibrations…..wouldn’t it??

    • @spooky3669
      @spooky3669 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Fill up the machine with water turn it on and put your hand in it. don't be scary!
      Now fill up a zip lock bag and put it in the machine and put your hand in that.
      See if you can feel the difference... I cannot.

  • @garycotz563
    @garycotz563 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice! Great video!

  • @ChefDuane
    @ChefDuane 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wonder if canned air would work.

    • @roblocher6826
      @roblocher6826 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you're talking about the canned gas sold to clean computer keyboards and such, It works, but the problem is getting enough "air" when you need it. If you keep dispensing, the can gets very cold and then you get very little "air". You can get enough if you have two cans and a bowl of warm water. When a can gets cold float it in the warm water, and then soon you can use it again. Do this a few times, and you'll be motivated to save money to buy a compressor.

  • @crystallentz5831
    @crystallentz5831 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s amazing how well the sonic worked! Could I sonic my revolver?

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. Just be mindful, it doesn't like aluminum parts. They say it will start to disintegrate aluminum.

    • @cc-hq8zi
      @cc-hq8zi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      William J. Ž

    • @jaspermcconnell6417
      @jaspermcconnell6417 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This video did not require removal of grips. I have never done this but think it would be important to remove the grips prior to cleaning to get the water out later and get better cleaning in the action areas.

  • @FormerMPSGT
    @FormerMPSGT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    GREAT IDEA ON BAGS!
    NO TIME TO CLEAN YOUR FIREARM IMMEDIATELY AFTER FIRING?
    NO TIME TO SHOOT!
    CARRY GUNS CLEAN WEEKLY!
    UNFIRED GUNS CLEAN MONTHLY
    AFTER SHOOTING CLEAN THREE TIMES, works for the Military!

  • @haywoodjablome44
    @haywoodjablome44 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That baggie idea is the cat's ass! Great video.

  • @joshrandall3394
    @joshrandall3394 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I use a bucket heater to preheat my liquid.

  • @Nonyabusiness911
    @Nonyabusiness911 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    After blow it out with dry compressed air they run through a dehumidifier. Bone dry and then oil it up.

  • @scottp4077
    @scottp4077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Oil your carry gun man. You've already got rust on the damn thing.

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes there was a small spot on the slide. All taken care of.

  • @grovrain
    @grovrain 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    love you

  • @RedShiftedDollar
    @RedShiftedDollar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why use a water based cleaner in the first place? Just use a solvent or light oil directly.

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I dont like solvents especially for all the polymer on handguns now-a-days.

    • @RedShiftedDollar
      @RedShiftedDollar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@appalachiandiy2415 yeah good point

  • @boomdoggy
    @boomdoggy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very well presented and articulated!!!
    🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸Let’s Go Brandon🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @michaelcilenti8653
    @michaelcilenti8653 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    First I'm not sure I'd take advice from someone who cleans a firearm once a year and dosen't want to break it all the way down. Even if you use air you will still need to take it completely apart to make sure there's no water. Just my 2 Cents

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      This was a torture test for this firearm. I wanted to know if it was neglected that it would still fire. It passed. This was a simple field strip. I don't know many average firearm enthusiasts who will strip out the trigger for routine maintenance/cleaning. I've never had a problem with rusting the trigger components either, but your mileage may vary from mine. Thanks for the reply

    • @dylconnaway9976
      @dylconnaway9976 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Appalachian DIY I was thinking the same thing since you said it was your EDC. I’d strongly suggest separating EDC and torture test firearms. On the odd chance you have to defend your life, it’s not the time to be evaluating test results so to speak.

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@dylconnaway9976 I agree, however do you know of a better way to carry it around to get all the lint and grime onto it, also not having to carry a second EDC on your person for actual defense?
      if you have a better way to torture test I would love to hear it. Thanks!

    • @dylconnaway9976
      @dylconnaway9976 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@appalachiandiy2415 So, not trying to be rude, but when I hear you say torture test, it's you not taking care of your LC9, and your excuse is 'I'm testing how long I can go without taking care of my LC9.' An EDC should be treated as life saving equipment. You wouldn't torture test a parachute by letting it rot in the rain before jumping with it, for instance. Off the top of my head, you could do a weekend torture test by soaking it in thick lube or grease, running a few hundred rounds, shake it in a bag with dryer lint, a little sand, ground up paper, then try shooting it to see how it functions. I still don't understand the point of testing how much you can neglect an EDC, but if I were to test it, that'd be how.

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dylconnaway9976 That sounds like a good alternative way to test. Ill try that next time. Thanks

  • @thomashallacy8342
    @thomashallacy8342 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A friend used to clean his Glock by boiling it in distilled water for a deep clean. Anyone ever try that? This was in the early 90’s.

  • @jabella78
    @jabella78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm a weirdo... I like to clean my gun...

  • @josephoo7
    @josephoo7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Consider degassing your ultrasonic solution first.
    I don't do the bag trick because of the need to degas the cleaning solution whenever I use new stuff.
    It is convenient to only make a bag-worth of solution, but I suggest making a full batch, using it, and draining it into a jug for later use. This will also let you decant off the settled particulates and properly dispose of the lead dust.
    You could also degas the solution in a bag, but it gets messy if you try to keep it and wasteful if you pitch it every time.
    I have the same brand of US as you I think, a cheap Chinese one, and I throw whole slides and frames in all the time as well as leaded up .22 cans. Simplest cleaning process ever.
    Compressed air + 140 degree oven (slightly hotter than a hot car in the summer) = stone dry steel ready for oil.

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the info

    • @josephoo7
      @josephoo7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @UC6kAudXu3HcxYUx4X_WAEXQ microscopic bubbles absorb sound energy, disipating the energy (I.e. not letting the sound waves perform work). Degassing removes the small bubbles, letting the ultrasonic waves work harder.

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@josephoo7 good info thanks

  • @Boba_Fett24
    @Boba_Fett24 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I actually enjoy cleaning guns

  • @99Victor
    @99Victor ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this NON-Toxic, environmentally safe? How do you dispose of this waste? Does the simple green destroy the tritium sights?

  • @haranbanjo5747
    @haranbanjo5747 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a 37 khz cleaner. The best option is to use a 24 khz cleaner

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      is there a science behind that? it's interesting, never thought of a specific frequency that would clean better.

    • @haranbanjo5747
      @haranbanjo5747 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@appalachiandiy2415 Yes, frequency is important. I have projected many plants both for Italian and Us army here in Italy. The best frequency is 24 khz....the ultrasonic wave is much stronger at 24 khz frequency.

    • @haranbanjo5747
      @haranbanjo5747 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@appalachiandiy2415 at 37 khz the ultrasonic wave "caresses" your weapon... At 24khz the ultrasonic wave "beats" your weapon.
      24 khz is the best frequency to have a weapon perfectly cleaned.

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@haranbanjo5747 That's good to know. Thanks for the info!

  • @brucemorris6319
    @brucemorris6319 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve never done this but I’ve heard a lot of people use gasoline.

  • @devinberry41
    @devinberry41 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Once a F#€king year?! I hope there is remedial cleaning between then….

  • @KeithWhittingham
    @KeithWhittingham 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not sure why you would bother using distilled water. Yes it's purer but since you're going to fill the bag with 50% cleaner you are throwing away money

  • @feliksdz4208
    @feliksdz4208 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is counterintuitive to the point of sillyness. Why wouldn't I take apart my slide and firing unit and clean each part with Hoppes 9, an old toothbrush/Qtips, and follow with a good gun oil and grease where necessary? It takes me maybe an hour if I'm lazy about it, and I do it every 6 months or so while watching a good comedy on tv.
    Your firing pin/striker and spring and possibly the striker block/spring was submerged in the slide IN a mix of somekind of water/windex solution for 30 minutes?
    And all you did was blow it out with air or a hair dryer? HELL YES it will rust!

  • @honkykong3047
    @honkykong3047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This man can't even say Appalachian right...

  • @chicagowsox212
    @chicagowsox212 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Common sense tells me it’s Not smart to have ammo anywhere near your gun cleaning area.

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why, cuz it will jump in the gun and pull the trigger itself!?

    • @chicagowsox212
      @chicagowsox212 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@appalachiandiy2415 lack of common sense I see. Some really dumb and overly confident people in this hobby. It’s a reason we have so many hours of gun accident vids we can be amazed by

  • @TerminalM193
    @TerminalM193 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Christ man.... Why do you EVER let your gun get to this point?!?

  • @Xxtictoc1216xX
    @Xxtictoc1216xX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Shot only 50rds...thinks it’s dirty...doesn’t like cleaning guns...must not be a gun guy.

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm not a self proclaimed gun nut, correct, but I do enjoy them all the same

    • @Robert-sw1xx
      @Robert-sw1xx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      After 50 rounds of steel my Taurus and Canik both look like this so I can attest this is possible to be this gross after 50 rounds. Also anything that’s been building up that couldn’t be freed would still be in there with the 50 rounds worth of grime.

  • @norindr1972
    @norindr1972 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just order 10L ultrasonic cleaner after watching video canʼt wait to clean my Glock

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  ปีที่แล้ว

      You'll love it

    • @norindr1972
      @norindr1972 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Question, I have Talon Grip on my Glock should I with it on

    • @appalachiandiy2415
      @appalachiandiy2415  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@norindr1972 Never tried it with that. Try a spot check to see if it damages it in any way

  • @Firemedic1985
    @Firemedic1985 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the most useless video I've seen on this topic 😂