M-Pro 7 Bore Gel

[OCRancher]

I picked up a bottle of this gel at Evans a couple of weeks back. Pat and Chris of Evans both recommended it.

I decided to use it on my Kimber Ultra CDP II. For those unfamiliar with that gun, it has a 3" barrel, which to me makes running a bore brush through multiple times a pain (big hands). Also, this gun has about 450 rounds through it on about 4 seperate range visits with no cleaning except for the initial when I got it. It has (ok, had) a heavy build up in the barrel.

Used the gel to see how much work it would do for me and how clean ultimately it would get. Works GREAT!. Shiny and smooth, and all I used was a bore swab to apply and to remove the gel. I followed up with CLP and that was it.

The product is a bit expensive, but for certain applications I think I will continue to stock it in my gun cleaning inventory.

[AMS MIKE]

I use M-Pro cleaner solution and the Oil and it seems to work great.

I'll look into the Bore Gel.

[THE Gimper]

I used the regular cleaner for the first time last night to clean my CDP. I was really impressed with it. I don't care how much it costs, I'll continue to use it.

[libertarian]

I tried the MPro stuff but I didn't think it was a big upgrade over Break-Free, and it's pricey. Meh. I'll stick with Break-Free.

Then again, I shoot Glock, so I have a lot less cleaning to do that you 1911 guys.

[THE Gimper]

Originally Posted by libertarian

I tried the MPro stuff but I didn't think it was a big upgrade over Break-Free, and it's pricey. Meh. I'll stick with Break-Free.

Then again, I shoot Glock, so I have a lot less cleaning to do that you 1911 guys.

I haven't tried Break-Free, but M-Pro 7 is a big improvement over Hoppes #9, in my opinion.

[1buba]

I did a little test on my 700 pss. Basically the same load, same bullet - 50 rounds each sitting. Each time i came back from the range, I tried strait hoppes #9, some Break-free, some foam out stuff (can't remember the name) and the M-pro.

It took a LOT of work with the hoppes and break-free. the foam stuff was ok, but it didn't clean the copper out. M-pro was best by far for my job.




To clarify, the smell of Hoppes still requires a cold shower...

[crocoscottie]

I use liquid M-Pro 7 in a spray bottle and really like it for removing carbon fouling. The gel version sounds interesting but I haven't tried it yet. Does it get rid of copper any better than the liquid?

A little off topic, but what the heck:
Just recently (6 months or so) I discovered my new favorite way for removing copper fouling. It's called "Wipe-Out Brushless Bore Cleaner." It's a foaming type cleaner, doesn't do much for carbon (despite the hype on the side of the can), but is fantastic for copper. I'll do my normal cleaning to get the carbon fouling out, then if I can see copper in the bore I'll spray this stuff down the barrel, leave it sit overnight so it's got plenty of time to work, then in the morning push a dry patch through the barrel and watch the stream of pretty blue fluid drain out (doing this over a trash can is highly recommended!) Even better, it lacks that lovely ammonia aroma of so many other copper removers.

[sealbeach]

I use Hoppes #9, and in my blissfull ignorance, I THINK these gun barrels are squeaky clean. They certainly LOOK good, but I read about the evils of insidious "copper fouling" and I start to get the cold shivers and sweats in fear of this dreaded "copper fouling".

How do you know the fancy-ky-mpro gel stuff is doing a better job than plain old Hoppes #9? Could I have "copper fouling" and never know it? Is this as bad as the old "ring around the collar" commercials?

Mostly the bullets still leave the barrels at a decent rate of speed, so I guess things are OK, but I have lingering doubts, unspecified fears, even deep seated concerns..."COPPER FOULING" could be secretly causing me grief, YET I DON'T YET KNOW IT?!

WORSE THAN GERMS, VIRUSES OR EVEN (dare I even say it) LIBERALS!!!!!! Its COPPER FOULING!!!

[Hoser]

Originally Posted by sealbeach

WORSE THAN GERMS, VIRUSES OR EVEN (dare I even say it) LIBERALS!!!!!! ....

You forgot global warming!

[sealbeach]

[quote=Hoser;30440]

Originally Posted by sealbeach

WORSE THAN GERMS, VIRUSES OR EVEN (dare I even say it) LIBERALS!!!!!! ....QUOTE]

You forgot global warming!

LOL! good one! Yep, thats another one!

[AMS MIKE]

As for the "copper fouling", I use the M-Pro7 copper remover after i use the regular cleaner on the bore and seems to work quite well.

[libertarian]

Originally Posted by 1buba

I did a little test on my 700 pss. Basically the same load, same bullet - 50 rounds each sitting. Each time i came back from the range, I tried strait hoppes #9, some Break-free, some foam out stuff (can't remember the name) and the M-pro.

Yeah, #9 can't be good for you if the fumes make you see things while cleaning your weapon. MPro-7 is pretty non-toxic, even less than CLP, which is not bad at all, but I just found the MPro worked on my carbon the same as CLP, and it's more expensive. I've also seen some not-very-scientific rust tests where it didn't fare too well, but I don't run my gun in salt water all that often.

I find that using CLP regularly makes it a snap to clean the next time, it leaves a teflon film that seems to keep the carbon from sticking.

YMMV.

[1buba]

Originally Posted by libertarian

Yeah, #9 can't be good for you if the fumes make you see things while cleaning your weapon.

I'm sorry - i meant the smell turns me on...

[X-ffdo]

I started using M Pro 7.
Their CLP....WOW !!! This stuff is superb. Cleans very well and no smell!!!

[BonoVox]

Originally Posted by AMS MIKE

I use M-Pro cleaner solution and the Oil and it seems to work great.

I'll look into the Bore Gel.

I thought you bought the Bore Gel?? I have a bottle of it. Yeah I agree with OCRancher good stuff!