We have one up here at the range. Gets the guns clean in places you cant even get to without completely dissassembling the gun. If you do alot of shooting then it would be worth the money spent. But also take in mind the chemicals that go in it are not very cheap.

 

I'm not sure what chemicals you are using, but if you are using the "standard" jewerly industry cleaners in it then yes they are expensive, BUT they are also not needed. A cupfull of Mr. Clean diluted the rest of the way with water works every bit as well in an ultrasonic as those high dollar chemicals.

 

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I'm not sure what chemicals you are using, but if you are using the "standard" jewerly industry cleaners in it then yes they are expensive, BUT they are also not needed. A cupfull of Mr. Clean diluted the rest of the way with water works every bit as well in an ultrasonic as those high dollar chemicals.

Knowing that makes them a little more appealing! I was trying to weigh the costs and see if it was worth it. Thanks!

 

quick questions:

do you just set the gun in the bath and let it run on the cycle for awhile, then take it out, drain it, and let it dry? Or do you give it a basic field strip and go from there?

 

How long do the chemicals last before they are to dirty to use?
I have been shooting a lot of lead bullets and the lube residue builds up pretty fast. It would really be nice to just toss a gun in the tank for a while.

Also just how expensive are these things?
Kel-Tec expensive
Colt Expensive
Ferrari Expensive?
Inquiring minds want to know (and are to lazy to look it up for themselves :wink: )

 

How long do the chemicals last before they are to dirty to use?

Good question. I'd like to know that too.

 

I use my cleaner to clean parts when I disassemble one of my firearms. Firing pins, springs, extractors, bolts, etc. It is small so I cannot clean and entire fun. I fill it with Hoppe's #9 and it does a great job. Easier than using a brush and picks.

 

Inquiring minds want to know (and are to lazy to look it up for themselves :wink: )

I took care of the "first google result" step for you:
http://www.sonicsonline.com/personal-ultrasonic-weapons-cleaning.html
$400 ultrasonic gun cleaning kit