Follow this man's example and your revolver will last a lifetime. I have a colt single action Army. 22 13:09 I purchased in 1969 and it looks almost new and recently I purchased the python 357 ?
@@GunsOfTheWest that is not what i ammasking. Inam asking are there not specific points of the revolver that need to be soecifucally lubrcated unlike what youbdid which was to lubricate almost everything except the inside of the barrel?
No, it really isn’t necessary and it can allow more lint and dust to gather inside. Also, I don’t like to have the ammunition in contact with the oil when it’s loaded in the chambers.
The regular Hoppe’s #9 solvent is not good for black powder guns because it won’t neutralize the fouling. I’ve seen a black powder version of it, but I’ve never tried it. Soapy water is what I use and it works very well.
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!
It doesn’t really need any in there and I don’t ammunition to sit in oil if the gun is loaded for a while, so I just leave them dry. Thanks for watching!
I know this video is super old. I just inherited a couple revolvers, could you tell me which kit you're using here? I'm sick of looking for kits with actual brass Jags. Everything I see is plastic, and I know those are gonna break, so I'm not even wasting my time on them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is running the wire brush against the grain of the barrel not an issue on revolvers? They strongly encourage going the direction of the bullet on my sticker-fire weapons.
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.
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.
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
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!
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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 !!
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.
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Follow this man's example and your revolver will last a lifetime. I have a colt single action Army. 22 13:09 I purchased in 1969 and it looks almost new and
recently I purchased the python 357 ?
Should i remove the wooden Altamont grips vefore cleaning?
Great video. Thanks for sharing!
This was a great video amd just what I needed to know. Thanks
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!
Just got a 340 Sc 357 thanks for the informative video sir
Very good video, thanks
Thank you!
Where is the lubrication?
That oil in the orange bottle.
@@GunsOfTheWest that is not what i ammasking. Inam asking are there not specific points of the revolver that need to be soecifucally lubrcated unlike what youbdid which was to lubricate almost everything except the inside of the barrel?
@@jakeb8298 The way I did it is plenty.
No oil INSIDE the barrel or chambers ?
No, it really isn’t necessary and it can allow more lint and dust to gather inside. Also, I don’t like to have the ammunition in contact with the oil when it’s loaded in the chambers.
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nicely done sir ...thank you
I love how the toothbrush matches the hoppes 😂 great video
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. ❤️
Carburetor cleaner will work wonderfully to clean all carbon residue.
Nice 👍 thanks for the info
excellent - thorough
Similar to the revolver I’m going to buy.
Just bought hoppes kit, can I use it on my 1858 black powder pistol?
The regular Hoppe’s #9 solvent is not good for black powder guns because it won’t neutralize the fouling. I’ve seen a black powder version of it, but I’ve never tried it. Soapy water is what I use and it works very well.
@@GunsOfTheWest that with ballistol?
@@jonathongreyburgett2824 I use soapy water to clean and then Ballistol to oil.
@@GunsOfTheWest Thanks Dustin! It won’t hurt my gun that I’ve put a little of the bore cleaner and lube on it will it?
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I love a .357 Magnum revolver. And that one is absolutely beautiful!
New gun owner,great detailed information, 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!
Thank you man!
Thank you
Consider using disposable gloves to protect your hands.
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.
Excellent video. How often would you clean a revolver like this? How many rounds?
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.
Bought a python my first revolver thank you for the info gun cleaning is very therapeutic I love it
Thank you for explaining! One question, you don't leave an oil film inside the bore and chambers when storing the firearm?
It doesn’t really need any in there and I don’t ammunition to sit in oil if the gun is loaded for a while, so I just leave them dry. Thanks for watching!
I know this video is super old. I just inherited a couple revolvers, could you tell me which kit you're using here? I'm sick of looking for kits with actual brass Jags. Everything I see is plastic, and I know those are gonna break, so I'm not even wasting my time on them.
I now use this one and it works great!
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No muzzle guard?
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.
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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.
nice video helped alot
Thanks for watching!
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You really baby it!
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
Easiest, and best way I've seen to clean a revolver 💯. I will keep this video definitely, for reference 💯💯
Thanks for watching!
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.
No oil in bore and cylinder?
Great video. I’m waiting for my first revolver and this will be my reference. Thank you!
Clear, concise and well produced. Thank you.
That’s one clean Python
I have a 41 magnum from the 60's or 70's that is nickel with a real mother of pearl grip. Would you suggest using this cleaner on it?
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.
Thus was a very good explanation of how to clean a revolver. Thanks
Thank you.
Glad you cleaned under the ejector star.Also important so it will always seat properly.Thanks.
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.
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.
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
Maybe the best UA-cam video on general revolver cleaning. Thanks.
Thank you so much! I just got my first gun, a revolver, and want to do my best to care for it
Is running the wire brush against the grain of the barrel not an issue on revolvers? They strongly encourage going the direction of the bullet on my sticker-fire weapons.
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.
Good video.. thanks
Fantastic video
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the video!
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.
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!
Thanks for the video. Very detailed and explained completely.
I’m glad it could help. Thanks for watching!
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
Great Info--Thanks
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!
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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!!
Instead of brass bore brush, could i use plastic bore brush?
Yes. It just may take more scrubbing to get the bore clean.
@@GunsOfTheWest will the brass / or is it bronze? brush scrstch the inside of the barrel?
Thanks!
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.
No oil in the barrel?
I don’t do it. Most modern guns don’t need it and it can cause dust and lint to stick in there.
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.
Wow! This is the best gun cleaning video I’ve seen! Thank you!
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!
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.
very nice .. thanks for the video
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
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.
Just got my first revolver. I needed this video, thank you!
basic and easy to follow. Doesn't get any simpler than this!
Very helpful! Thank you
Very thorough. Getting my first Python revolver. Thank you sir.
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.
perfectly made video! great lighting! straight to the point! i wish all instructional videos were this great, thank you!
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
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 discovered this video. One of the best, most concise gun cleaning videos I’ve seen. Well done.
A nylon bore brush wont scratch the stainless steel ?
Not any more than a nylon toothbrush will scratch your teeth.
Honestly wish I had a stainless with my black revolver it's so harder to tell when somethings "perfectly" clean
Thank you your video was very informative and helpful to me.
James W Dorsett You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
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Do you put oil inside the barrel and the chanbers in the cylinder?
I don’t. Most modern handguns don’t need it and it can cause dust and lint to collect in the barrel.
No!
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.
Best Revolver cleaning video I found!!!!!
Thanks for watching!
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
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
Really well done,really in love with 4 inches python ❤
Can you use hoppe on chrome?