Rod for Chamber Brush

[hals1]

I have a chamber brush for my ARs. It seemed like a good idea. It seems to me that you would want to twist the brush in the chamber though and I can’t find a rod with a fixed handle. Anybody know of a reasonably-priced short, nonswivelling-handle rod, or is twisting the brush not needed? I used to have a long barreled S&W 27 that came with a rod that was just bent in a loop at the end for a handle which would work great, but can’t find anything like that anymore.

[jmp45]

I use Dewey

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=423606&cm_mmc=Froogle--Shooting%20-%20Gun%20Cleaning--PriceCompListing-_-423606

[Colt_guy]

I have been using the rod that came with the cleaning kit, I just clamped a small vise grip to the rod. You can also find the type of rod you are looking for at most gun shows.

[hals1]

@jmp45

I use Dewey

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=423606&cm_mmc=Froogle--Shooting%20-%20Gun%20Cleaning--PriceCompListing-_-423606

Thanks, It’s now on my wish list at Midway.

[An_Undocumented_Work]

I use a pro shot pistol cleaning rod.

The handle is fixed and works great with chamber brushes.

http://www.proshotproducts.com/8-Pistol-22-Cal-Up_p_446.html

[nimdabew]

I use a shotgun cleaning rod from a kit I picked up god knows how many years ago. It has a plastic handle that screws onto one end, and the very thick rod doesn’t bend at all while wrenching on the cleaning brush.

[n517rv]

+1 on the Dewey chamber rod.

[user3]

@hals1

I have a chamber brush for my ARs. It seemed like a good idea. It seems to me that you would want to twist the brush in the chamber though and I can’t find a rod with a fixed handle. Anybody know of a reasonably-priced short, nonswivelling-handle rod, or is twisting the brush not needed? I used to have a long barreled S&W 27 that came with a rod that was just bent in a loop at the end for a handle which would work great, but can’t find anything like that anymore.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=616296

Works well if you like bent handles and it’s about $6 cheaper.

[Cerberus]

Use the USGI handle. There are flats on the rod and a hole in the end of the handle part just for this purpose. Simply insert rod section into the hole and slide the handle up to the flats and turn it.

[Belmont31R]

My chamber cleaning method is to take a section of a USGI rod, chuck it in a cordless drill, put the nylon AR chamber brush on the other end, dip it in Carbon Cutter, insert into chamber, and give it a few seconds on a low speed. Then rinse out with brake cleaner.

Done it to all my AR’s and never caused a single issue or damage. They come out clean, its quick, and simple.

[jmart]

I use this. Works very well.

Now that I see it, I realize this is a Dewey rod that has been previously recommended. So I can endorse it as well.

[AMMOTECH]

@Cerberus

Use the USGI handle. There are flats on the rod and a hole in the end of the handle part just for this purpose. Simply insert rod section into the hole and slide the handle up to the flats and turn it.

+1 I’ve done this for a long time; works well.

[PA_PATRIOT]

@Belmont31R

My chamber cleaning method is to take a section of a USGI rod, chuck it in a cordless drill, put the nylon AR chamber brush on the other end, dip it in Carbon Cutter, insert into chamber, and give it a few seconds on a low speed. Then rinse out with brake cleaner.

Done it to all my AR’s and never caused a single issue or damage. They come out clean, its quick, and simple.

I do the same but skip the brake cleaner and just use a mop and patch’s for finial clean up