A Better Understanding of Firearm Cleaning Kits and Solvent Trap Kits

Solvent traps are cleaning accessories that can be attached to the threaded muzzle of a firearm to capture solvents and debris. Cleaning your firearm regularly can help improve performance and help improve safety and efficiency.

Solvent traps help you do your part for the environment by letting you reuse, store and dispose of solvent fluid properly, thus preventing it from polluting the environment. Solvent trap kits are an excellent long-term investment for firearm owners.

On the other hand, firearm cleaning kits can be a messy cleaning solution, but it’s as effective. They have an in-depth cleaning procedure as they effectively clean the interior of a firearm. A firearm cleaning kit is also has a number of tools included. There are different rods, cleaning patches of different diameters, and cleaning solvent for removing debris and firearm oil for preservation.

A solvent trap is a firearm cleaning accessory that can be attached to the end of the barrel and with an adapter. Solvent trap kits include several parts that, when fitted together, provide a proper cleaning solution. They are simple to use, and you can buy solvent traps in any state. They are not regulated items. Solvent traps are made of different materials, and they come in different sizes. Solvent traps are for trapping solvent and make cleaning easier and/or more efficient.

Here are the major parts of a solvent trap:

They screw onto the solvent trap’s muzzle end. They come equipped with barrel threads of different pitches depending on what firearm. Furthermore, they also differ in diameter as there’s the typical 1/2×28″ and 5/8×28″ thread protectors, which industry standard. The 1/2×28″ one is for all the small firearms, while a 5/8×28″ thread protector is for larger caliber firearms.

Solvent trap cups are there to keep the solvent fluids inside the trap. Every kit comes with several storage cups. Some have three, others five, and you might get as many as eight in some kits. Storage cups are usually made of aluminum, stainless steel, or titanium.

Storage cups can also store various cleaners, lubricants, and oils. They are placed inside the solvent trap until you need them.

End caps play an important role in the process. A threaded mount connects to the firearm while the storage cups trap the solvent. End caps are fitted at the other end of the thread protector to prevent a messy cleaning process. It’s also purposed to hold the storage cups in place to ensure they do their job. End caps generally have a standard size as they aren’t affected by the size or length of the thread protector. They are only a small part of the kit, but they play a significant role in ensuring that the cleaning procedure is possible.

End caps seal the end opposite the firearm muzzle to capture solvent and debris and to avoid leakage during cleaning. Its purpose is to seal the end of the solvent trap to capture all of the liquids and other debris that may be loosened during the cleaning process. End caps are typically made from premium materials, such as titanium and aluminum.

The solvent trap tube is used to hold the cups together. Basically, it is a barrel plug solely intended to catch or trap chemical solvents. No way for a bullet to pass through. The tube is essentially there to trap the solvent and prevent it from coming in contact with human skin.

Firearm cleaning kits are tools involved in the firearm cleaning process. They present a different approach to cleaning firearms. These kits are similar to a small toolbox with various parts that play a role in the cleaning process. The components of firearm cleaning kits include:

Firearm oil is instrumental in ensuring that your firearm functions correctly. It ensures that your firearm shoots smoothly and performs at its optimal level. Firearm oil also prevents rusting and keeps it in its top condition. It increases the longevity and durability of your firearm. Some of the roles of firearm oil are to drive out moisture, provide lasting protection, and prevent friction.

Firearm solvent allows you to effectively use the firearm by ensuring you get rid of copper, lead, powder fouling, and ammunition residue

Cleaning rods are made of aluminum or stainless steel. It is usually used to clean the bores with solvent and patches or brushes.

Cleaning patches come in different sizes depending on the diameter of the barrel. They are made of 100% cotton. Patches are soaked in solvent to eliminate fouling. They spread the oil into the internal parts of the firearm for effective cleaning and maintenance; this ensures that your firearm won’t rust while stored.

Rod end accessories can either be patch holders or bronze bore brushes. They are fitted to the cleaning rod to make it possible for you to pull or push the patch or brush through the bore to lubricate or clean the firearm.

Buying a solvent trap kit is 100% legal even without a Form 1. Solvent traps cannot be redesigned, altered, or modified into any device for muffling, silencing, or suppressing firearms.

A solvent trap DOES NOT have a hole for a bullet to pass through. Catching solvent is the ONLY purpose of a solvent trap kit, legally and mechanically.

The following are illegal solvent trap products that should be AVOIDED:

• Monocore Solvent Traps
• Storage Cups with dimples or Center-Marks
• Parts that are not intended to be used in the cleaning process

Contact Armory Den to get a good understanding of solvent trap kits and firearm cleaning solutions.