Gun cleaning, 3-1 or multiple products?
I have tried out several gun cleaning lubricants and supplies in recent months and have come to the conclusion that I still can’t narrow it down to just one product line for all of my needs. I started out with a 3 piece cleaning rod and quickly learned about using one piece and boresnakes for rifle cleaning. Boresnakes are very good for cleaning barrels but not so good for cleaning out chambers. There are differences in the types of brushes you might want to add to your cleaning kit because the direct impingement AR15 is probable the most difficult to clean up properly in that area, although we do suggest you be aware that it is possible to over clean firearms. Good lubricants like Mpr0-7 and Slip 2000 are very good in AR15 firearms.
One of the best arguments for using up your old gun cleaning supplies and switching over to M-Pro7 or Slip 2000 products is that they are non-toxic. I was very happy with my experiences with gun cleaning supplies like the above mentioned products. I have used CLP for many years but after using a few firearms in a Defensive Training classes where the guns ran dry and started clunking after about 400rds of 9mm and 40 caliber training sessions. Eliminating toxic materials from your gun cleaning gear is a good idea, and truth be told, modern technology with lubricants has greatly improved run time and firearm environment tolerances.