Bigbore5
Single-Sixer
Hoppes on everything except nickel plated. It can damage some nickel plating. I use clp on those
Seriously, I have been using Hoppes since I was a kid. My Dad used it too. I have tried a few other things over the years, but I like Hoppes.A
And a couple of drops in the bathwater keeps your skin smooth ......
Depends!!! Copper Fouling? Corrosive Primers or Black Powder? Long Term protection or High Performance lubricant?I'm new to firearms. What's preferred, Hoppes or Ballistol ( or something else) ?
Yep. One sniff of Hoppe's 9 and I'm 14 years old again-fountain of youthI use Hoppe's with a wire brush and then clean cotton pads until done, and Ballistol or another CLP for the rest of the gun and magazines. Works for me and I have never had a rust problem on any of my guns. Plus I really like the smell of Hoppe's #9. Everytime I use it I think of my Dad cleaning his guns, and he's been gone almost 50 years.
I saw that video about a month ago. Interesting results. Despite my love of Hickok45, I would not choose Ballistol.
Screenshot of results, but watch the video to understand.
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Hoppes on everything except nickel plated. It can damage some nickel plating. I use clp on those
The damage will usually come if the nickel has a flaw that allows the Hoppes to get under it and begin to dissolve the copper plate that was laid down under the nickel. Hoppes will not harm the nickel itself, but cause it to flake off.I have a S&W Model 19 that is nickel plated, and I have used Hoppe's for over 35 years on this gun and have not seen any damage. But I don't shoot it often so I have not had to clean this gun as often as I do some others.