Gas piston cleaning

[thegunnut]

I have a Beretta 390 st.
Like most owners ,I find cleaning the gas piston a pain in the neck.
Anyone use an ultrasonic cleaner for this?
Interested in others experiences.
Thx

 

[1963beretta]

What gun is it and how complex is the piston?

 

[FLHTCUI]

I used carb cleaner from CT and no issues but I also didnt have several thousand rounds down the pipe either.
Maybe cleaned the Browning Silver after 250 rounds and then lightly lubed upon reassembly.
Rob

 

[REM3200]

Mix up a batch of “ Ed’s Red “ and cleaning up carbon in gas pistons is easier and cheaper than using store bought. I just drop the piston in a glass jar contains the mixture let it soak a few minutes then remove and wipe off. I apply a light coating of Break Free after cleaned.

Same with cleaning off the mag tube and inside the forstock. Carefull with synthetic stocks.

Does a great job on plastic wad build up in barrels and choke tubes as well.

Just Google it and you’ll get mixing info.

 

[Mount Sweetness]

Spray the f out of it with Brake Cleaner, it will rinse her out

 

[Westward1]

A stainless brush and 30 seconds of scrubbing.