Cleaning Semi-Auto Gas Pistons

[VictoryXC]

I am cleaning the gas piston on my Beretta AL391 and I am looking for suggestions on what cleaner/lubricant to use to remove the powder residue that has built up. Thanks in advance.

 

[roadcarver]

I used G96 for my SKS piston and AR bolts.

 

[sigrunes]

G96 and a toothbrush works good. Then more G96 and finish by wiping dry with a rag.

 

[Grouse Man]

Break-Free CLP works fantastic.

 

[REM3200]

Mix up a batch of Ed's Red and put some in a small container and drop the piston in and let it soak for a bit. Just a matter of wiping off the carbon afterwards. As noted above I wipe a light coating of BreaK Free over the piston assembly after it's cleaned.

 

[444shooter]

I use KG carbon cleaner with a scotch brite pad.

 

[3macs1]

Break-Free CLP works fantastic.

Agree
Cheers

 

[Chrossphyre]

We used to clean FN gas pistons in a fire bucket (a 5 gallon metal bucket full of sand). Really did a good job but I'm sure the Battery Sergeant Major would have killed us if he knew.

 

[Westward1]

Break Free and a bronze brush. If you shoot it wet with Break Free, most of it will wipe off. The small amount of fouling that remains will not cause any function issues.

 

[stubblejumper]

Hoppes #9 with a toothbrush.

 

[j_06]

Non chlorinated Brake kleen