Beware of "Brass" Brushes

Karl · 05-12-2024, 05:05 PM

Lugerforum Colleagues,

I purchased a quantity of disposable brushes to clean guns that are advertised as being brass brushes. However, they are actually brass-plated steel. They are magnetic. I note that other brands of these brushes on Amazon appear to be the same product. Beware!

KFS

Eugen · 05-12-2024, 07:05 PM

Karl, thanks for the heads-up and reminder that one must be so careful buying on line. Not only does one need to carefully read the descriptions but one must be skeptical of low prices. That vendor should be reported. 30 brass brushes for $9 would be a great deal if they were truly brass. We all look for value, but sometimes paying more is the best deal.

Ron Wood · 05-12-2024, 10:30 PM

The fact that the ad says "for cleaning welding slag and rust" should tip you off that it ain't good for grooming your moustache or favorite Luger.

05-12-2024, 05:05 PM	#1
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 522 Thanks: 0 Thanked 271 Times in 118 Posts	Beware of "Brass" Brushes Lugerforum Colleagues, I purchased a quantity of disposable brushes to clean guns that are advertised as being brass brushes. However, they are actually brass-plated steel. They are magnetic. I note that other brands of these brushes on Amazon appear to be the same product. Beware! KFS Attached Thumbnails

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Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 790 Thanks: 394 Thanked 631 Times in 334 Posts	Karl, thanks for the heads-up and reminder that one must be so careful buying on line. Not only does one need to carefully read the descriptions but one must be skeptical of low prices. That vendor should be reported. 30 brass brushes for $9 would be a great deal if they were truly brass. We all look for value, but sometimes paying more is the best deal. __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain

05-12-2024, 10:30 PM	#3
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,022 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,178 Times in 1,703 Posts	The fact that the ad says "for cleaning welding slag and rust" should tip you off that it ain't good for grooming your moustache or favorite Luger. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction