What do you use to clean pistol magazines?

[nolaradio]

Well, like the title says. What are you guys using?
I've never cleaned the four that I have before. I usually just wipe them down with a damp cloth. After I left the range today, I noticed that two of them are dirtier than the rest and a damp cloth just ain't cutting it. Just curious as to what everyone else here is using. If it matters, I am referring to steel S&W 9mm magazines.

 

[JBP55]

An Ammonia based glass cleaner works on most and CLP for more difficult cleaning. Wipe down with paper towel or cotton cloth.

 

[Hermit]

I have a buttload of magazines, so they only get
used once per range session. I just wipe em off.

 

[nolaradio]

An Ammonia based glass cleaner works on most and CLP for more difficult cleaning. Wipe down with paper towel or cotton cloth.

Never thought of using a glass cleaner. I may try that in the future before they get real dirty again. I have some CLP somewhere around here, just have to put my hands on it.
What about the plastic followers? Do you think the CLP is too strong for plastic?

 

[Vermiform]

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[freedive10]

Rand CLP safe for all parts ( including plastic) of gun and makes cleaning easy. I use it on the mags too.

 

[JBP55]

Never thought of using a glass cleaner. I may try that in the future before they get real dirty again. I have some CLP somewhere around here, just have to put my hands on it.
What about the plastic followers? Do you think the CLP is too strong for plastic?

CLP is fine for the plastic/polymer parts.

 

[nwmousegunner]

Break Free clp.

 

[dougstump]

I disassemble & toss the parts in the ultrasonic cleaner with a solution of Dawn Platinum Power Clean. Give them half an hour to an hour, depending on how dirty they are. Dry completely, oil, and reassemble. Dawn does a great job cleaning & degreasing, is cheap, and safe for the septic tank. Doesn’t do so well on powder residue or carbon.

 

[340six]

i have used nothing but CLP in quite some time now. It sure seems safe for plastic

 

[jquinnett]

CLP for me too. Never a problem. If too dirty I take apart and blast with gun scrubber

 

[Danny Abear]

CLP for me too. Never a problem. If too dirty I take apart and blast with gun scrubber

This, also pull a silicone rag thru inside of mags and wipe springs.

 

[spanky]

I use a product called Plexus. It's sold in motorcycle/atv shops but it works amazingly well on my Glock magazines.

 

[Golden Dragon]

http://www.amazon.com/Casabella-205...6001&sr=8-7&keywords=long+handle+bottle+brush

 

[nolaradio]

Thanks for all the replies.

 

[SemperTy]

I like to put CLP on a magazine then wipe it down, which usually leaves just a very fine coating of preservative.


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[AustinBR]

I've hit the inside of mine with a little bit of compressed air too. I never clean the insides though besides that. I don't shoot enough

 

[WOLFIE]

Break Free clp.

what he said. It is safe for plastic.

 

[ENVPMBR Shooter]

My metal mags go into the tumbler with lemon pledge.