shoot1forme
07-10-2011, 04:52 AM
Just wanted to let anyone who may be interested know what I've been using recently to get leading out of my 9mm barrels. I found this posted on the web sometime ago and thought I'd give it a try....and I'm sure glad I did.
Take 1 part hydrogen peroxide and 1 part white vinegar and mix them together. If shooting a pistol remove the barrel, plug one end, clamp in a vice with the barrel vertical and pour the mixture into the barrel until full. The lead will be disolved by a foaming action within a short period of time. Depending upon how much leading it could take up to 30 minutes or so. Average for me is around 10 min. What you pour out will look like a diluted gray watercolor paint. After you're satisfied all the lead is out go ahead and finish off the cleaning as usual with your choice of components.
The same procedure applys to revolvers except the barrel must be cleaned while still attached to the weapon. I pad my vice with an old bath towel so as not to scratch the gun.
I plug one end of the barrel with a cork or duct sealing compound called permagum. Cork works best because the permagum at times doesn't want to let go easily. Most anything could be used as long as it seals the barrel tightly.
Take 1 part hydrogen peroxide and 1 part white vinegar and mix them together. If shooting a pistol remove the barrel, plug one end, clamp in a vice with the barrel vertical and pour the mixture into the barrel until full. The lead will be disolved by a foaming action within a short period of time. Depending upon how much leading it could take up to 30 minutes or so. Average for me is around 10 min. What you pour out will look like a diluted gray watercolor paint. After you're satisfied all the lead is out go ahead and finish off the cleaning as usual with your choice of components.
The same procedure applys to revolvers except the barrel must be cleaned while still attached to the weapon. I pad my vice with an old bath towel so as not to scratch the gun.
I plug one end of the barrel with a cork or duct sealing compound called permagum. Cork works best because the permagum at times doesn't want to let go easily. Most anything could be used as long as it seals the barrel tightly.