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 03-11-2011, 04:48 PM | #1 | Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Connecticut, Connecticut Posts: 98 |  Pistol Cleaning - Jag or Loop on Cleaning Rod?
Hi, I just got a Walther P1 9mm and a Tipton 12" cleaning rod, which does not come with a jag or loop.
When cleaning your pistols, do you use jag or loop on you rod when passing patches thru the barrel? I'll order a 8-32 jag or loop to go with my rod but don't know which way of cleaning of more effective and conventional.
Also, for 9mm pistol, what's the optimal size of patches? I saw Midway has 1-3/4 square ones for 9mm, .357.
Thanks for your help. | 
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| 03-11-2011, 05:09 PM | #2 | Supporting Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bandera, Texas Posts: 10,339 |
I use a jag, otherwise you're just running a dirty patch back and forth.
The size patches you're referring to should work nicely for your 9mm. | |
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| 03-11-2011, 05:27 PM | #3 | Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: , IL Posts: 45 |
I use both. I use the slotted tip to thoroughly soak the barrel with solvent before running a brush down and I use a jag at the end of the cleaning process.
Doesn't hurt to have both. | |
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| 03-11-2011, 05:47 PM | #4 | Supporting Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bandera, Texas Posts: 10,339 |
I keep patches soaking in solution in a small screw-top container permanently. That way, when I'm cleaning, I always have soaked patches at my fingertips. Push one of those babies through the bore with a jag and it's plenty wet. | |
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| 03-11-2011, 06:19 PM | #5 | Supporting Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Weber CO, UT Posts: 1,077 |
Jag tip. Never saw a use for the loop tip. YMMV __________________
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| 03-11-2011, 06:31 PM | #6 | Sic Semper Tyrannis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: , The Mother Lode Posts: 18,437 |
What's a loop tip?  I only use a jag. __________________
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| 03-11-2011, 06:43 PM | #7 | Supporting Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bandera, Texas Posts: 10,339 |
Oh, I just realized I made what I'm sure will be a Freudian Slip.  | |
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| 03-11-2011, 06:55 PM | #8 | Sic Semper Tyrannis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: , The Mother Lode Posts: 18,437 |
Yeah. I find myself being ultra careful with what I say these days. __________________
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| 03-11-2011, 08:15 PM | #9 | Dead Wolves = Good Wolves Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rochester WI, Rochester WI Posts: 8,297 |
i use a jag for pistols since its easy to line the dripping wet patch with the bore. i like the loop for rifles to wet the bore it helps keep a lot of solvent out of the reciever and action. always a jag with a clean dry patch. __________________
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| 03-11-2011, 08:27 PM | #10 | Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Connecticut, Connecticut Posts: 98 |
Thanks much for your quick response. I'll pick up a jag for 12" rod for pistol and a loop tip for my rifles later.
BTW, do you find the BoreSnake handy at the range? For quick cleaning, can I just the Snake at range? Is it an effective way of cleaning?
Not sure if I want to use solvent with the Snake but may use gun oil.
What's your experience? Thanks again. | |
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