Basic Revolver Cleaning
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
- Dustin demonstrates how to clean a revolver. (The specific firearm shown is a Colt Python in .357 Magnum.) To see my video on semi-automatic pistol cleaning, click here: • Basic Semi-Auto Pistol...
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Guns Of The West what’s your last name? I thought I heard Wineinger 🤔
Was bout to clean my revolver RUclips'd revolver cleaning clicked on your video and first second blown away to hear my last name I laughed my ass off what's up cuz
As a new revolver owner this video was just what I needed thank you.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
I just shot my first revolver for the first time, definitely a big help
Great video. You left out the part where you reach for a new patch and knock over a brand new bottle of Hoppe’s. True story.
I may have left it out of the video... but the finish on the table has the damage to prove I’ve done it. LOL!
Got my first gun and revolver and 5 years later you’re helping out a newbie. Thank you very much sir
I just bought my first revolver about a month ago; a S&W 686 Plus, 7-round, 5-inch barrel. I'm wondering if all the supplies he used can be bought as a kit or if each item has to be individually purchased.
Glad you cleaned under the ejector star.Also important so it will always seat properly.Thanks.
I want to thank you for this video. I have owned, fired, and cleaned 357magnum 4in a revolver. A 44 magnum 8in single action revolver.. Backed then I thought I cleaned them both well. Watching your video, I was lacking in detail. I have learned that the cleaning process is more detailed.
I love a .357 Magnum revolver. And that one is absolutely beautiful!
Good basic video, thank you! Only thing I would change is how to maintain the area under the extractor. In my experience the area under the extractor tends to collect unburned propellant, especially with shorter barreled revolvers. When this happens, it can become hard to close the cylinder, and if it does close, it becomes very hard if not impossible to pull the trigger. What happens is there are unburned propellant flakes in that area preventing the extractor from fully seating in the recess of the cylinder. Any oil in this area tends to collect and hold the flakes in place.
The solution to minimize this from occuring is to keep the underside of the extractor and the recess it sits in clean and dry. Brush those areas to remove any fouling and wipe with a clean dry patch. Use no oil. If you feel you must oil this area, apply one drop only, work the extractor rod a few times to distribute the oil, then wipe the area with a clean dry patch to remove as much as possible.
If this doesn't solve the problem of a hard closing cylinder or trigger pull, you probably have a mechanical issue that may require the services of a qualified gunsmith. Hope this adds to the discussion.
I just bought a new 38 special revolver. I haven't cleaned a weapon since I turned in my M-14 when I was in the Corps back in 1968, so I'm a bit rusty. Thanks for posting!
Thank you for your service
GOTW, thank you. Inherited my Dad's Ruger SP101 a few years ago and this is a great tutorial on how to get it clean.
Thus was a very good explanation of how to clean a revolver. Thanks
As a new gun owner this video was so helpful! Honestly maintenance was one of my biggest worries. But now I’m pretty confident I can keep my gun clean and functioning! Thanks!
Bought a python my first revolver thank you for the info gun cleaning is very therapeutic I love it
Great review!! Getting my 3 inch Python this week. Can't wait. My gun store owner ordered it and should be here Monday. I have the Anaconda 44 magnum and it's very smooth action makes me love all the Colts snake guns. Like the way the young and the older lady was handling the Python. Love the versatile rounds . Not sure if she was shooting 38 special round are 357 magnum round. But she controlled the Python perfectly!!
I always recommend using a muzzle cone protector. It's just a plastic cone that goes over the cleaning rod keeping the rod from contacting the muzzle or inside of the barrel. Very cheap insurance to help protect your gun and its accuracy.
Not a bad idea but not necessary if using a rod with barrel-friendly material, e.g. carbon fibre or, in the video, brass. Steel or covered steel, a big no. CF will not imbed grit.
@@mictaylor6637 Is aluminum barrel-friendly?
@@burgerman101yes
Been cleaning revolvers for years with an old steel pistol rod. Never used a bore guide. My revolvers are as accurate as the day I bought them.
Maybe the best RUclips video on general revolver cleaning. Thanks.
Great video. I’m waiting for my first revolver and this will be my reference. Thank you!
I've had guns my whole life and never knew what the brass plug things were used for. I just ran the solvent soaked patch through without it. Thanks.
Thank you so much! I just got my first gun, a revolver, and want to do my best to care for it
This is very helpful. I’m used to cleaning black powder revolvers but I recently got me an Uberti 1858 Remington style new model army .44 caliber revolver and a Howell .45 colt cartridge conversion cylinder for it and 2 boxes of HSM .45 colt 200 grain cowboy loads for it and I’ve never redded up smokeless powder residue before so this video really helps me. I wiped down the bore and chambers first before loading to remove grease and oil and I’ve seen online ppl saying that it’s not necessary to put an oiled patch down the bore and chambers because the solvent has lubrication in it and I noticed you didn’t. I know that excessive oil in the chambers can turn the loads into duds over time if the piece is kept loaded
perfectly made video! great lighting! straight to the point! i wish all instructional videos were this great, thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video! I suggest to use nitrile (black or blue) protective gloves. They are tougher than latex and can be reused but are just as thin and dextrous as with using latex gloves. The solvent and oil will in trace amounts get into your bloodstream through your skin and may help over repeated exposures to promote the development of arthritus/rheumatism.
I use penetrating oil, and I definitely don't want that oil or other chemicals infiltrating my body, so yes, you're right.
Snowflake
Thanks
If you want the front of the cylinder to look like it did when it was brand new, get the Birchwood Casey 31001 Lead Remover & Polishing Cloth. It is amazing!
Great video you cover many areas others don’t. However it’s recommended that as a final step place a very lite coat of oil in the barrel and cylinder cartridge ports to prevent rust.
If you’re going to let it sit *
If you’re going to go shoot soon, don’t oversoak your bore.
Clear, concise and well produced. Thank you.
Just discovered this video. One of the best, most concise gun cleaning videos I’ve seen. Well done.
basic and easy to follow. Doesn't get any simpler than this!
I'm so used to semi's and this is my go to video for revolver cleaning. I went to buy a new Python a couple months ago and liked the feel of a 3" King Cobra so much I got that instead. Anyway I noticed something trivial you did that I've done before. Right before you use the Q tip you try opening the cylinder with the hammer back and can't open the it until you drop the hammer.. That wouldn't be an issue on some revolvers but as a person that really likes all the Colt revolvers, semi's too, I just noticed that today.
Anyway, Thanks, I think this is the most sensible cleaning video for a revolver I've seen, and happy to see it done on one of my favorite models. I used to have a real old Python when the blue was something i haven't seen in around 50 years. It almost looked like they anodized the metal, maybe they did.......on those old ones.
Easiest, and best way I've seen to clean a revolver 💯. I will keep this video definitely, for reference 💯💯
Thanks for watching!
Just got a 340 Sc 357 thanks for the informative video sir
Very thorough. Getting my first Python revolver. Thank you sir.
Thanks for the info! Funny, for the bore and chambers, I do the opposite: brush first (much more than just 5 times in and out) and lubed pads after. I also think that a simple disassembly (i.e., removing the cylinder and its internal parts such as ejector rod) allows access to more and thus better cleaning.
New gun owner,great detailed information, thanks
Very good informative video! I just purchased a new Taurus 627 Tracker 357 magnum with a 6.5 inch barrel and shot it for the first time today. Looks pretty easy to clean using your video as a guide.
Thanks for watching!
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I just bought a Colt King Cobra, and this is going to help me out with cleaning my Colt after the I'm done at the range. Thank you. I will share this video with my friends.
Not that it matters much ,but I do use Hoppes oil on a patch to run thru the Bore and cylinders and then run a dry patch thru
to give it a ever so lightly film .....Ive watched a lot of these videos on youtube ,just find it interesting that no 2 people clean there
guns the same....Nice video Dustin.... : )
Thanks for watching!
Same here lol
So, I’ve seen the same thing. Some run oil through the bore and cylinder and some do not. I’m guessing either is ok?
I was wondering if the oil should go in the bore and cylinders.
Dude this was the best, first time 686+ and combat 69. Needed just a basic clean lmao not a old head yet where I’m polishing these beautiful tools
Thanks so much. This was a huge help to a new gun owner. Great teacher, great video and sound quality.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Just got my first revolver. I needed this video, thank you!
Just cleaned and oiled my brand new .38. Question: why are you NOT putting OIL inside the firing chambers and bore???
In most modern revolvers, oil in the bore and chambers isn’t necessary and it can cause debris to collect inside. Also, if you carry the gun for protection and keep it loaded for extended periods of time, it’s best not to get the ammunition oily by having oil in the chambers.
Wow! This is the best gun cleaning video I’ve seen! Thank you!
That’s one clean Python
Great video! I took the grip off before cleaning. I didn't want to mess it up with solvent.
With some grips, that’s a great thing to do. Thanks for watching!
You make great videos. Clear, concise, to the point. Very thorough. Good camera angle. I saw your other cleaning video for semi-automatics and used that to clean my 9mm . This video for my 357 magnum revolver.
I’m very glad they were helpful. Thanks for watching!
Very nice instructions.....was unsure of the proper method, until now. Thanks!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
What a great video , thank you for taking the time .... just to add one thing when cleaning (of course ) lol when your are brushing the back of the cylinder it can not hurt to push the ejector and clean under the ejector rod .. thanks again
Thanks for watching!
Good point to clean the back of the ejector rod. I have been doing that since the late sixties. Always clean where you don't think that dirt will get. If it is at all possible.
nicely done sir ...thank you
Should you also run a patch with oil on it in the cylinder chambers and the barrel bore too? I just got my first 357 magnum so this is new to me.
Best Revolver cleaning video I found!!!!!
Thanks for watching!
This video was very helpful to me the first time I redded up my Uberti 1858 Remington style new model army revolver and Howell fluted .45 colt cartridge conversion cylinder. It was my first time redding up smokeless powder residue. My method is slightly different though based on yours. I also have to wipe with a solvent soaked patch the firing pins plate that goes on the back of the cylinder where it touches the rims and primer and I put a drop of oil on the cylinder pin and with the hammer cocked down into the action through the back of the receiver before putting the cylinder back in. Plus I put an oiled patch down the bore plus a few dry patches after but I never oil the chambers to prevent the cartridges getting contaminated by oil. I usually only fire at most 10 shots per session so my piece don’t get very dirty and it’s easy to redd up especially when compared to redding up black powder fowling
Just purchased my first revolver and this video put the cleaning into perspective for me... thanks for the video 😁👍👍
stavros sarantopoulos You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Thanks, this is very helpful!
Thanks for the video. Very detailed and explained completely.
I’m glad it could help. Thanks for watching!
I was told to use matchsticks or any other soft wood sticks to clean all those inside corners and hard to get to places. I think it works pretty well and even better than q-tips IMO.
Interesting. I like q-tips for their flexibility, but I can see how the firmness of wood sticks could be helpful for scraping carbon out of corners. I may just have to give that a try. Thanks for watching!
To “Guns Of The West: Job well done, very informative. Thank you sir.
I love the smell of Hoppe's in the morning.
Yeah...smells like, victory !
I love the smell of Hoppe's any time of the day, LOL
Cool you don't have to take off the cylinder for cleaning .thanks you for information
Yeah, this design is very convenient. Thanks for watching!
I like the foaming gun cleaner they make. Just shoot it in and let it sit in the chambers and barrel. It really pulls up the carbon. And i like rem wipes for quick oil clean up after range.
This is the best video I have ever seen on how to do this for beginners. Excellent brother!
Thanks!
Other than the dry brushing at the start...it was a good learning video.
Always put the lid back on your solvent, you knock the big jug over.. you'll be hatin life. Ask me how I know.
Oh, I’ve done that too. LOL! I still tend to keep it open though and just be careful, as I need to get more from time to time.
Lmao had my room smelling like hoppes for like 4 days
I've lost 3 big bottlesof that. I only buy the smaller bottles now. Yes I've turned them over too lol.
Literally just did this 😭
Ha,just happened to me last week. Glad to see I am in good company
Should you run an oil patch through the bore at the end?
On most modern guns, I don’t. It’s not usually necessary and it can cause dust and other debris to stick in there.
Depends. If going into extended storage, yes, oil will prevent rust. Important to dry patch the bbl to remove oil before shooting. If not going into longish term storage, then don't oil the bore.
Very good comprehensive video. The only thing that I thought was missing was protecting the rifling near the muzzle by not using a metal cleaning rod. While there are protectors and soft material rods that can be purchased, I prefer to use a bore snake.
The main reason that I am fond of the 1851, 1860 & 1861 Colt black powder revolvers is that the barrel can be easily removed and cleaned from the rear.
You’re like the bob ross of gun cleaning lol 👍🏼
I get told that a lot. LOL
Just found a 686 and now the perfect cleaning video. Thank you for all the details you covered. ❤️
I love how the toothbrush matches the hoppes 😂 great video
Thanks very much!
Well done, sir! I appreciate this!
Nice video. Simple and straight forward. I assume you also oil the inside of the barrel and the cylinder.
Johnny Petree, I actually don't oil inside the barrel and chambers. I've never found that they need it and I don't want the oil on my cartridges, in case I decide to unload without using them.
Oil the bore and charge holes for longer term storage then dry-patch before shooting.
Really clear video, good choice of gun. Subbed.
Thank you!!
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Thank you man!
Great instructional!
Thanks!
Beauiful Colt Python Gun, I should of bought one years ago, When I had the chance to do so etc Thanks for sharing etc.
A REDTAIL Good news: the Python is back! Do a search, reviews are very positive.
Thank you your video was very informative and helpful to me.
James W Dorsett You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
excellent - thorough
Really well done,really in love with 4 inches python ❤
Honestly wish I had a stainless with my black revolver it's so harder to tell when somethings "perfectly" clean
Great video. I love to review so I don’t develop bad habits
My dad passed away in 2005 and I’ve kind of taken his 38 that he had and so I just cleaned it for the first time since before he died and it’s the first time I’ve ever claimed a weapon so I appreciate your help because I had no idea what I was doing. He had a 1973 colt cobra agent and I’m currently trying to find a new grip for it that isn’t super expensive because I’m on disability sexually why I carry the weapon is because I’ve had some problems with people now that I’m in a wheelchair thinking I’m an easy target I’m a former state Death Investigator though I never had to carry a weapon for my job but now that I’m in a wheelchair I need to carry one which is really sad. So if anybody has any ideas about grips for it please feel free to shout out to me because I’m trying to find some that work with it because my dad I think he dropped it and cracked the grip on it and never replaced it.
Try Altamont Grips. They might have what you're looking for
Not trying to nitpick, but I like to remove the cylinder and scrub the face with a bronze brush. I hate those carbon rings around the chambers. If you have a GP-100, you can easily disassemble into modules for cleaning. I also remove my grips before cleaning.
Lucky Guy, cleaning your Colt Python! Nice!
Thanks for watching!
Just bought my first model 686 4" super excited. Sadly the store had no bullets 😞
Try calling some local pawn shops. Most people don’t think of pawn shops for ammo but they have been the only place I have found any .38 special ammo in the last few months
thank your liberal presidents for no ammo
Thank you!👍☺️
Great video. Thanks for sharing!
You really baby it!
Thank you.
Excellent video!!! Thank you for posting!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Excellent video and thank you for posting this!
You bet! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the video!
Instead of qtips, that may leave fuzz, I use soft tip make up stick, does not leave any fuzz, and is cushiny, sponge like
but are there more expensive than q tips?
IF you take out the flat head screw located on the right side of the pistol right below the cylinder out it will allow you to remove the yoke and cylinder for better and easier cleaning.. You will be surprised on how much powder build up get in where the cylinder rotates on the yoke !!
i saw that on a video of taking the gun apart and it looked very easy 1 screw spring and a pin and that was it
That's the only way to do it right.
I actually used rubbing alcohol to clean my revolver once. It actually worked.
Yeah, alcohol is actually a decent cleaner. (When I detail strip my Glocks, I use it to clean the internals.) Just keep in mind that it will remove all oil and grease, so your revolver will need to be oiled well when you finish cleaning it that way.
That hoppes solvent is some pretty harsh stuff to be putting on bare skin, let alone breathing in.
Very good video, thanks
Thank you!
You missed cleaning the back end of the ejector rod. Do this by pushing the ejector rod fully backwards to clean it. If not kept clean and easy to slide, you may have trouble ejecting empties.
that's exactly what I did before watching this. thanks for confirming that I did it accurate.
You bet! Thanks for watching!
After cleaning, when you are lightly wiping down the exterior with an oiled patch.... Would you still do this step on a 'blued barrel'? Dan Wesson 44mag.
Yes.
Thank you
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