Anyone tried an ultrasonic cleaner?

paradox998 · 02-03-2008, 08:17 PM

I have recently read several posting on other sites for newer guns singing the praises of ultrasonic cleaners. Has anyone tried one of these on a luger? Would using one damage the bluing or straw? They sound like a good way to get all the gunk out of the nooks and cranies. The prices on the units seems to have come down to a reasonable level. Anyone have any experience?

jamese · 02-04-2008, 04:12 AM

I have one in the Department armory....works great and does not damage the straw or bluing. We use "simple green" as a cleaning agent a good rinse, blow dry and re-oil

Jim

John Sabato · 02-04-2008, 10:16 AM

... and they work wonders on automobile engine parts too!

I wouldn't hesitate to use one any of my firearms. But make sure you follow Jim's directions to blow dry, and re-oil before reassembly. No grips either wood or man-made materials in the tank please!

Dwight Gruber · 02-04-2008, 11:53 AM

An additional caution--do not put your hands or fingers in the tank while the ultrasonics are operating. Very bad for deep tissues.

--Dwight

02-03-2008, 08:17 PM	#1
paradox998 User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Anyone tried an ultrasonic cleaner? I have recently read several posting on other sites for newer guns singing the praises of ultrasonic cleaners. Has anyone tried one of these on a luger? Would using one damage the bluing or straw? They sound like a good way to get all the gunk out of the nooks and cranies. The prices on the units seems to have come down to a reasonable level. Anyone have any experience?

02-04-2008, 04:12 AM	#2
jamese User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 789 Thanks: 0 Thanked 84 Times in 34 Posts	I have one in the Department armory....works great and does not damage the straw or bluing. We use "simple green" as a cleaning agent a good rinse, blow dry and re-oil Jim __________________ The "truth" is a matter of Perception

02-04-2008, 10:16 AM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,152 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	... and they work wonders on automobile engine parts too! I wouldn't hesitate to use one any of my firearms. But make sure you follow Jim's directions to blow dry, and re-oil before reassembly. No grips either wood or man-made materials in the tank please! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

02-04-2008, 11:53 AM	#4
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,890 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,282 Times in 424 Posts	An additional caution--do not put your hands or fingers in the tank while the ultrasonics are operating. Very bad for deep tissues. --Dwight