Anyone know...

[Backlighting]

if cleaning vinegar is effective/ safe for cleaning firearms, particularly the areas with fouling. I know it's acidic.

 

[markallen]

If I recall correctly, vinegar will remove bluing.

 

[exavid]

Whatsamatta? No Hoppe's #9. Smells better too.

 

[toysoldier]

Vinegar is good for cleaning windows, but you really should spend a few dollars for something designed specificially to meet the challenges of cleaning firearms.

 

[olcop]

I nearly ruined a Single Six cleaning it in vinegar, got sick and left it soaking for about a week, removed the bluing and etched the metal----DON'T DO IT!
olcop

 

[Backlighting]

Vinegar is good for cleaning windows, but you really should spend a few dollars for something designed specificially to meet the challenges of cleaning firearms.

I use Hoppes solvent...was just inquiring about vinegar as an alternative. It's not about the money!

 

[sfhogman]

For alternatives, I use Ed's Red. Uber cheap, odorless (good or bad depending on your point of view) and harmless to blued steel. I leave out the acetone and make it by the gallon:

http://www.handloads.com/articles/?id=9

Ed Harris in an engineer who has worked for Ruger and the NRA...

Jeff

 

[powder smoke]

That recipe is something I may try, Thanx for the link. ps