Cleaning Revolvers

[aliensunderground]

thanks for the video.im new to gun ownership,this was very helpful,thank you

[calarooni]

What sort of solvent did you use, sir?

[talontraininggroup]

@calarooni I vary in what I use, we most often use Break Free or one of several common gun solvents available over the counter. I am really not picky. Some people are very selective. Most all of it works on this type of firearm. Be more careful of the brushes so you don't scratch the finish.

[UcanbeGOD]

I was all about a Glock until a few days ago and now for some reason I think glocks are hideous, I want a revolver. Obviously there are advantages and disadvantages to both, but I think I like the simplicity and look of a revolver.

[Huskyboy300]

thank you!

[lousobaken]

@bboy,if someone is shooting at u and u don't have a gun to shoot back ur fuck. Idiot

[lousobaken]

Thanks for ur video it help me out a lot.

[hossrocker]

much appreciated.

[enigma800]

Thanks for the video. This was a great refresher course for me.

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[sebastian22]

Great video and awesome Smith.

GUNS RULE!!!

[Jehosh27]

Whats a good rule of thumb for annual revolver cleaning? Every 100 shots? 150?

[LittleForkTongue]

@Jehosh27 clean your guns when theyre dirty. revolvers are very simple to clean, takes 10min, if its been neglected you'll spend a lot longer. if you only shot 6rounds through it just a quick swab and oil will do. if you shoot corrosive ammo through it clean it immediately regardless of rounds.

[Jehosh27]

@LittleForkTongue Right. Thanks.

[pla954boi]

beautiful s&w. i used to have the same model. heavy but carries authority

[KentuckyRebels]

Great video. How often should a firearm be cleaned (fired or unfired)? I typically clean after leaving the range. If they are not fired i clean or lude them every 3 months. 

[XxUnknownxX8]

Revolversh

[goofydog2]

Great vid! You confused me (a newbe) a little. First you stated @00:32 that a stainless gun is 'a little easier to clean.' Then @9:46 you stated that while wiping the gun down, 'a blued gun is a little better than stainless.' In these statements, are you stating you have a preference to one finish over the other? Seems to me that a blued gun is more susceptible to scratching the finish and thus rust . In other words, which would you spend your hard earned cash on, a blued or a stainless? Thxs

[pla954boi]

@goofydog2 i think he meant blued guns a little better than stainless for wiping it down after. both finishes look great and it mostly depends on preference. but with stainless steel you will never have to worry about anything, while with blued you may have to re-blue it again if something happens to it or the finish wears down after a while

[goofydog2]

@pla954boi - Thanks! That sounds about right to me.

[hardman476]

what solvent do i need to get the carbon crap off my stainless steel revolver cylinder? i have told use stuff like gun scrubber and parker hale 009 which should i use ?

[Makingnewnamesisdumb]

Someone told me that spinning a revolver cylinder is bad for the gun, could this be true?

[pla954boi]

@Makingnewnamesisdumb no. this just tests how balanced it is. its job is to spin, so that would be like saying spinning a wheel bearing before riding a skateboard is bad for the trucks

[Makingnewnamesisdumb]

@pla954boi What about single action revolvers?

[MDS1958]

Very nice. Thanks for the post.

[4rlorenti]

what if the first time you clean your revolver you use too big of a bronze brush for the barrel.

[Sherpaful]

Good video. I'm picking up my first revolver tomorrow (GP100, SS).

[ElectroRhodes88]

great video, man... this is exactly how I clean my Ruger SP101... the only thing I never saw before this video was that Gun Scrub spray... I think I might go ahead and pick that up... great video though...

[fmdog44]

I leave solvent in after I'm done cleaning then clean again the next day when I shoot lead. I also don't stop until the cloth is white and this is not necesaary, just me. Then a little lube/presevative. Definatley look at the barrel after cleaning for lead.

[wraithk]

When cleaning revolvers should you lightly oil the inside of the barrel and cylinder holes? Thanks

[armypenguin]

@wraithk if I plan to leave a gun sit for awhile I will do a light lube on it.

[MamaRowe]

I thought this video was excellent. I'm a fairly new gun owner and this gave great detail, reasons why, things to look for, etc. I watched each step, paused the video, and cleaned my gun. Thanks for some great information!

[Slic3R1]

i recently watched a video here on YT on how S&W 500 revolvers are made and i saw that the barrels were screwed on to the frame (i always thought the frame and barrel were machined out of one piece of steel) so anyway do you know of any revolver out there that has a fixed non removable barrel? and does the screwed barrel hold on tight? did it ever get a little loose on on your revolver? please tell me (i'm new to revolvers)

[tacoma2317]

Thx for posting. I just bought a 357 magnum revolver brand new and was just wondering how often should I clean it? I took it out in the woods yesterday and fired off 6 rounds but left because there was a residential nieghbrerhood about a half mile off and i was afraid that someone might call the cops if they heard the shots. But should I clean it anyways?

[Adam986]

Just my luck...I live in Tallahassee!

[freddysnotdead]

extremely helpful vid. especially for 1st time revolver owners. thumbs up!

[GrizzlyBears552]

Wow, I'm impressed. Finally, an informative video without some derned fool just trying to show off his gun. I found this very informative and helpful, as a soon-to-be first time revolver owner. First thing to learn about a new gun is how to clean it, I say (after proper safety of course.) Thanks for the vid.

[eastofakron]

towards the end of the video, you said that a blued gun is better than stainless steel? why?

[straightshooter90]

@eastofakron I believe he actually meant the opposite. The blued finish takes more care.

[cadillac0700]

Very helpful and informative....you definitely know your stuff. Thanks for sharing

[dozzy000]

how are revolvers called when the cylinder opens up vertically??? what brands of revolvers open up that way???i bet they are pretty old.

[adrianrubi]

what solvent did you use? how many brush strokes should I run through the barrel of a revolver if I clean it every 100 rounds?

[talontraininggroup]

If you are using jacketed rounds, not many strokes. If you are shooting lead without the jacket, many more. No certain number, but, I generally run a brush through 8-10 times on average. That should be plenty. Shine a light from the cylinder end and look down the barrel. If you see residue after a few patches, then run the brush some more.

[loveruleshate]

Thanks for sharing.

[tonyevrard]

im looking for some- tools,-,,,,,anyone can hook me up=

[talontraininggroup]

We will have a kit on our web site very soon. If not, go to the web site and click on the Brownells link. You can find anything you want there.

[jtmoney606]

thanks i just got my first revolver ruger sp101 this will help alot i know how to clean pistols i got 2 but wasnt sure about revolvers

[Gam3Junkie]

Great video, just cleaned my Taurus for the first(but not last) time!

5/5

[l8gan80]

i thought cleaning from the muzzle leads to mediocre accuracy............

[talontraininggroup]

In a rifle, it is discouraged. You can damage the crown (the part where the lands and grooves end) and cause the bullet to wobble just as it leaves the barrel. In most cases with a handgun, this is not a concern. Just use a brass or alluminum cleaning rod that is a softer metal than the barrel. This way the rod gets damaged rather than the barrell. On a revolver, it is hard to clean from the chamber unless you use a flexible rod like an Otis kit or a Bore Snake. Not a big deal.

[KJonhS]

While it would be best to not clean from the muzzle end, you have no other choice with a revolver. I use a carbon fiber rod -- it's certainly softer than the steel of the gun.

I have a Bore Snake, which is good, but I've found that one really needs to use a rod to fully clean a revolver.

Good video.

[dmengeler]

I have a Taurus .357 Mag. It holds 8 rounds. I haven't cleaned it in some time, but I also have rarely shot it. I noticed a while back I had trouble getting the shells out. Now I cannot even get them in all the way. I'm not sure what's going on.

Is it just because it's so dirty?

[talontraininggroup]

Just clean the cylinder. Take a bronze bristle brush and run it through each cylinder a number of times with a good bore cleaner. If you shoot lead ammo without a jacket, it will foul quicker. That should solve the problem though. If it has built up that much, you may want to let the solvent soak a bit, then scrub it well in each chamber.

[dmengeler]

Thank you.

[pmz1981]

How bout a vid about cleaning 1911's?

[talontraininggroup]

Sure, give me a bit. I actually did one, but, they are so complicated it may take a couple.

[eamonher]

I have a stainless revolver but i cant get the flamen(black) and the end of my cylinder and on the side. Any tips? or is that something that i have to deal with?

[yska08]

Try Birchwood Casey lead removal cloth. It'll do magic on your cylinder. Good luck!

[JesterSkywalker]

great!

[benjamwk]

Thanks man. If I had a gun and had to clean it, I would definitely take instructions from you. PS if I had a gun I would get one like that, a stainless .357 Smith. Beautiful gun.

[Rajidhaliwal]

Thanks Man !!!!

[TheMrborisovich]

Good video,thanks.

I love my revolver.

[panchocarabana]

ta mortal vieja !!!

[scotts97lude]

Excellent video, I recently picked up a used 686 and the previous owner didn't maintain / clean it.

Will subscribe for future videos

Thanks again!!

[Kittyfeet69]

Thank you very much. Very useful. I've had guns for a while, but just got my first revolver.

MWD

[rabirk923]

Thanks a lot. That was an excellent training video and clarified a lot of the questions I had about cleaning my gun.

[ASmokingFly]

Also, for the spray solvent segment, you used two different spray cans.

Where they different kinds of spray solvent?

Also, what kind of spray solvent and oil should I get?

[ASmokingFly]

Where did you get all of the cleaning tools you got?

The three cleaning rods and the patches?

Could I get a link?

[JIMCOUTURE]

Great video, but I feel the need to correct your terminology. Your using a patch holder in the video, not a brass jag. You can push and pull and cleaning patch with a patch holder but can only push a cleaning patch with a brass jag.

[buzzclark]

Great Information. I just purchased a Ruger Single Six .22 Revolver. My question is Do I have to break in the barrel the same way I break in a Rifle Barrel - shoot one round, Clean, 10X, then Shoot 5 rounds, Clean 1X, then Shoot 10 rounds, Clean 1X?? Someone told me it would preserve the accuracy as there are metal shavings and small burr's as the Bore is new. What do you think about this method of break in barrel for t he Ruger Revolver? Thank You. Sincerely, JAMES.

[talontraininggroup]

James,

Absolutely not. Just clean and lube before you shoot it if you want to be careful. Otherwise, just shoot it and clean it afterwards. What they are telling you is right for the most discerning sniper or long range shooter. (I was a Sniper for 8 years. And we recently broke in a Chey-Tac .408 that way.) However, in a handgun, this would be absolutely unneccessary overkill. Save your time. 99% don't do this with a rifle. Glad to hear you do. Charlie

[buzzclark]

Thanks Charlie. The Bible says "there is safety in the counsel of multitudes" and I have asked quite a few "expert cleaners" and have gotten pretty much a consensus. "Rifles yes, pistols no". So thanks and I hope this helps other members of your channel as well. Sincerely, JAMES.

[DonyaLane]

Great vid. Just what I needed! I'll be putting my new Ruger GP100 through its first day at the range, and I needed this info!

Plz do a vid on changing/customizing grips. I'm a woman (small but strong hands) and would like to change the size/material of my Ruger grip. I love the weight/feel of this thing overall, but wish I could place the web of my hand more centered over the back of the grip. Currently, my hand is slightly off center in order for me to reach and pull the trigger.

Thanks!

[talontraininggroup]

You should clean it each time you shoot it. I would at least every other time you shoot it. A stainless gun will hold up better, but, if you really care about it, each time. You can go years without cleaning a revolver, but, it is a really bad idea. With a blued gun, clean and oil it regularly.

[wrodjr]

talontraininggroup: How often should one clean a revolver? I go to the range twice a month and shoot about a 50 rounds monthly

[steyr177]

when u clean the eh pipe u must do it VERY easy! :) I have 686 too nice .357MAG/.38SPEC :)

[zadrewmafoo]

Great video. The most intimidating thing about gun ownership for me is how to care for them. And the manuals don't tell you much other than "refer to your cleaning kit for further instructions."

[MeggieK83]

This video is exactly what I was looking for. I just got a S&W .357 revolver and needed basic cleaning info. Thanks!!!

[talontraininggroup]

Glad we could help.

[redelman]

I thought putting a cleaning rod in a gun from the front end of the barrel instead of the rear end of the barrel like he did at 2:04-2:14 is bad for the gun. I was told never to do that when cleaning my rifles. Are revolver pistols somehow made different were it's ok to do it? Or is that guy just doing it wrong? If there is a difference in the way revolver pistols are made were it's ok to do this, please let me know what the difference is. If not, tell me the proper way to clean it.

[birddog30]

you are correct in that you should clean a rifle from the chamber toward the muzzle. The reason you do that on a rifle is so that you do not push trash from the bore into the action of the rifle. On a revolver with the cylinder open the trash from the bore falls out of the weapon and does not get into the action. BTW it is impossible to push a solid cleaning rod from the forcing cone of a revolver toward the muzzle, the angle would be too severe to allow the rod to go through.

[redelman]

Thanks birdog

[aholladay99]

They do sell rods that flex and bend so you can clean a revolver the proper way.

[talontraininggroup]

They offer bore snakes and otis kits that are expensive and, in my opinion, a waste for handguns. I have been to dozens of factory armorer schools over the years and none ever taught to use these items. Of course, there is always a "new" or "better" way to do anything. Rifles are cleaned from the bore to prevent damaging the crown, or that area where the last bit of rifling is, the handguns don't suffer from this issue.

[tobal1778]

helpful video.. thanx!!!

[emsed1]

Fantastic! I have the same 686 in 4" SS. Great job.

[muddyguitar]

Extremely well done-thank you!!

[hikinmike805]

know what also works pretty nice, socks, you got sold old socks?

[ohmielabs]

I saw the way you were wraping the patch....Iam going to use that technique, Thanks.

[KyuiSuKim]

Thanks for the video, very helpful in taking care of my lil six shooter.

[talontraininggroup]

That warning was to prolong the life of the brush. The reason I don't use stainless steel brushes is that it is a hard steel and will scratch even other stainless. The Phosphor Bronze is a mild steel that won't scratch very bad, but, cleans well. You won't damage your barrel by doing this. It does wear out a brush quickly and can get stuck.

[ZN37040]

I cleaned my revolver for the first time last night, and I went back and forth with the phosphor bronze brush while inside the barrel. I wish I had seen your tutorial earlier.

Is it likely that I damaged the rifling enough to have a measurable effect on the accuracy, considering I only did it once?

[ZN37040]

..or is that warning to protect the brush bristles from bending and breaking?

[garydispo]

Just bought my .38 special revolver. You used a stainless gun in your video but my gun is a blue finish, can i clean it the same way? thanks!

[talontraininggroup]

Yes, just be careful not to use a wire brush of any type on the blued finish. I would just use Break Free and a nylon brush. You can use a bronze bristle bore brush in the barrel, but, I wouldn't use one on the outside. Might not hurt it, but, I wouldn't take the chance. I have the same gun in a 6" version in blue and haven't had any problems just cleaning it with a nylon brush. Blued gun don't really show dirt like stainless, but, will of course, rust...

[Illini06]

Just bought a .38 revolver after only knowing pistols. Teaching my wife how to shoot it and this helps very much when learning to clean it!

[bongstaz]

Thanks a lot for the video. I bought myself a Smith and Wesson 686 today, .357 Magnum,2.5" barrel, six-shooter. It will be my concealed weapon, great video. Thanks

[talontraininggroup]

That is a heavy gun for concealed carry. What kind of holster will you be using. I was looking for a IWB for that one, but, it is not a common CCW weapon. Most S&W users carry a J Frame (5-shot) cuz of the light weight. That is my concealed ankle gun. I use a Ruger LCP for the pocket and a 1911 for IWB carry. (not all at once, normally)

[bongstaz]

I know it's not common for CCW weapon for the weight of the gun itself. But I don't mind carrying the extra weight. I also have been looking for an IWB for that, but no luck yet. If you do find a good one let me know pls. I have time to look around since I'm still in the process of getting my CCW permit.

[orlandobobd]

Just bought my first weapons and was looking for a good training video and there you were.

This is a great training video for cleaning revolvers. For a rookey like me it was just what I needed --- great job.

[talontraininggroup]

Thanks, we are trying to develop our web site as a resource for our customers and any other interested parties that might need basic information. I am a SWAT/Tactical Instructor at work, but, our side business is targeted at normal, everyday folks. We will be posting some basic level training videos on tactics for citizens soon, so stay posted. We do these as we get time.

[FabioCrow07770]

Nice gun! I Have a .357 Magnum and I went out with it the other day and destroyed a master lock. I Got It On My channel =D

[talontraininggroup]

I saw that. Cool. I keep a few around to teach with. I have had that one for 20 years. It was my first pistol. I keep that one in my console in my truck. Nothing beats a .357, well, that .44 magnum desert eagle might, but, I don't have a video of it yet ;)