If the thread matches your barrell it should work for cleaning. The most frequently purchased solvent trap would be our 7” Aircraft Aluminum 1.45” OD Solvent Trap, which can be purchased with either our 1/2×28″ or 5/8×24″ thread mount. However, for a .17 HMR or .22 LR. You would want to use the 1/2×28” thread protector so you may attach it to your barrel prior to cleaning either of these calibers.

If you’re looking for a more durable option with benefits to wear-and-tear and anti-corrosive properties, we have our 7” Titanium Solvent Trap Tube Kit. This is a popular option that allows you to choose a 1/2×28” thread protector.

Generally, if you are looking for affordability, our 6″ or 7″ Aluminum Solvent Trap Tube Kits (1.05″ OD) will work for cleaning a .22lr or .17hmr. Any  solvent trap with a 1/2×28″ thread protector

When it comes to choosing the best Solvent Trap for your .30 Cal Firearm, it comes down to personal preference. Is trapping solvent a primary goal? Do you also want a solution for storage during transport? Or even Dry Storage of cleaning supplies and other related items during non-use? If the thread pitch matches your firearm, then it will work for cleaning your .30 Cal.

The most commonly purchased solvent traps are our Titanium and Stainless Steel models due to anti-corrosive properties. As long as the thread protector matches your size barrell, then you can clean a .30 Cal setup. Titanium is popular because the are less susceptible to dings, scratches and wear-and-tear on threads consistent threading-on and off. All of these options would use a 5/8×24″ Thread Protector for this setup. We also have solid high-grade 7075 aluminum models as well.

• GR5 Titanium 1.57″ OD Adaptive Solvent Trap™ Kit (Additional value: Flexible storage capability for travel and transport)
• GR5 Titanium Series II 1.57″ OD Adaptive Solvent Trap™ Kit (Additional value: Flexible storage capability for travel and transport)
• 304 Stainless Steel 1.57″ OD Adaptive Solvent Trap Kit (Additional value: Flexible storage capability for travel and transport)
• 7” GR5 Titanium 1.45”OD Tube Kit with 9 Stainless Steel Storage Cups

Titanium is more corrosion resistant than aluminum and other metals, but if it helps, our aluminum kits are Aircraft Grade. Therefore, titanium is a more expensive option due to the materials, but the best bang for your buck.

Attention AK47, AK74, Yugo Owners: Some firearms, such as AK47s and the like, use an M14x1 LH Eurometric Thread Pattern and we do not have any direct thread protector options for this thread pitch. We hope to offer more thread sizes soon, but for more thread pitch information, please visit our Thread Pitch Guide.

When choosing the best Solvent Trap for your 9mm pistol, it will come down to personal preference. Any solvent trap with the correct thread pitch will work for cleaning. Most 9mm pistols with threaded barrels have 1/2×28″ barrel threads, some have 13.5×1 LH.

Commonly purchased solvent traps are the 7″ Aluminum 1.45″ OD Solvent Trap Tube Kit and our 7″ GR5 Titanium 1.45″ OD Solvent Trap Tube Kit.

We also have our D Cell AD-EX 7075 Aluminum Solvent Trap Kit. This model is popular because it has the industry standard 1.375-24 TPI (D Cell), and an standard 1.1875×24 adapter to faciliate streamlined cleaning capabilities.

Since many polymer based 9mm pistols, mainly Glocks, have a guide rod issue blocking the slide action during cleaning this kit allows for more streamlined cleaning through industry standard adaptability to extension devices and other quick detach muzzle devices (if used on an AR-15 or other type of rifle where removing a muzzle device is inefficient and annoying).

Most medium to large frame Glocks, be it a Glock Model 19, 23, 17, 22, etc. have what we refer to as an overextending ‘guide rod’, which poses an issue when it comes to doing a cursory bore clean or simply lubricating your barrel. In this case, you would need a flexible cleaning brush, bore snake or even a drain weisel. If you purchase a solvent trap and direct thread it to your Glock you will not be able to ‘rack’ the slide as your Glock’s guide rod will hit the base of the solvent trap, impeding the slide motion from opening the ejection port area for cleaning or lubrication.

If you own a 1.375-24 TPI solvent trap kit, many customers have found streamlined cleaning devices on the open market to couple with their Glocks (i.e. 45ACP = .578×28, 9mm = 1/2×28”, 40 S&W = 9/16×24”, etc.) to work wonders in overcoming the overextending guide rod issue. Please be advised that Armory Den only provides standardized adapters and solvent trap cleaning kits and due to product liability reasons can not speak or provide recommendations on third party products!

Many of our solvent traps come with a 1.375-24 TPI or 1.1875-24 TPI. These thread pitches allow for more options and capabilities with quick detach for streamlined cleaning needs. Armory Den only recognizes quick detach setups to allow the facilitation of streamlined cleaning to keep things simple, which is why like to offer the thread pitches mentioned above for select solvent traps. We do not currently sell any quick detach items and due to product liability reasons, Armory Den is unable to speak about recommendations and/or third-party products.

Disclaimer: Select solvent traps such as our 10″ Aluminum 1.75 OD” Tube Kit are direct thread kits only and do not come equipped with the above-mentioned thread pitches.

No. Our 7” Aluminum or Titanium 1.45” OD Tube Kits are not B Cell Kits. The only reason Armory Den uses the terms D and B Cell is to provide an idea of the size of the diameter of the solvent trap. Furthermore, if we refer to one of our solvent trap kits as a D Cell Kit, it means that the thread pitch is 1.375-24 TPI.

If we refer to one of our solvent trap kits as a B Cell Kit, it means that the thread pitch is 1.1875-24 TPI. Generally, D Cell Kits have Outer Diameters of 1.503” and Inner Diameters of 1.355”, while B Cell Kits have Outer Diameters of 1.313” and Inner Diameters of 1.150”.

Our 1.45″ OD Solvent Trap Tube Kits are a custom in-between size kit with a metric thread pitch. These kits have a 1.45” Outer Diameter and a 1.25” Inner Diameter, and a custom M34x1.25 eurometric thread pitch. Therefore, if you are looking for a more streamlined cleaning approach to quickly attach and detach your solvent trap to your firearms (or overcome the Glock Guide Rod Issue), you should look at our M34x1.25 to 1.1875-24 TPI Stainless Steel Adapter.

Per our website disclaimers and terms and conditions, our M34 Muzzle Devices will only adapt to M34x1.25 Metric threads, and are sold to assist with streamlined cleaning and to help bipass the guide rod issue that causes a slide lock on many Browning Style Pistols of today.

**The unique metric thread on our 1.45″OD Kits is not adaptable to any other industry muzzle devices or muzzle extension devices for streamlined cleaning.

The 7″ GR5 Titanium 1.45″ Tube Kit and GR5 Titanium Adaptive Solvent Trap are two completely different kits. The GR5 Titanium 1.45″ Tube has a m34x1.25 thread pitch (euro-metric) and the GR5 Titanium 1.57″ OD Adaptive Solvent Trap Kit and other Adaptive Solvent Trap models have a 1.375-24 TPI.

For instance, if one where to purchase a 7″ GR5 Titanium Solvent Trap Tube Kit, and they are cleaning an AR Style Platform Rifles (AR-15 and AR-10 Rifles) – they may not want to dedicate unnecessary time and energy removing their firearm muzzle device with a vice and AR Wrench in order to attach the cleaning solution. the 1.375×24″ thread pitch (1.375-24 TPI) allows for adaptation to various muzzle devices for quickly attaching and detaching their solvent trap for each cleaning session. We also created the M34x1.25 Metric to 1.1875-24 TPI Stainless Steel Conversion Adapter. This adapter also works on the 1.45″ OD Aluminum tube model.

Because the GR5 Titanium 1.57”OD AST Kits have a 1.375×24″ thread pitch, there are many items on the market that may adapt it to support cleaning processes. Same if you are using it for customized dry storage configuration for travel.

Additionally, the GR5 Titanium 1.57”OD AST Kit can be purchased with the optional 1.375×24”(male) to 1.1875×24”|1-3/16×24”(female) TPI adapter to adapt to muzzle devices such as our ADV1 and ADV2 Muzzle Extension Devices to support the pistol cleaning process for those with guide rod issues.

The GR5 Titanium 1.57”OD AST Kits also allow for additional storage space and the ability to create storage compartments for various cleaning supplies.

Billet is similar to the term milled, meaning the solvent trap kit is built from a single block of 7075 Aircraft Grade Aluminum. Essentially, all metal products come from a metal block at somepoint, especially tubes. In the tube and piping industry milling from a single block is common. Conversely, if something is not billet or milled, then it is most likely forged. Basically, you are getting a more durable product from Armory Den.

Forged means that the metals are shaped and fused through a forging process that’s inherently not as sturdy. Our products are high-grade, hence the term 7075, Billet or Milled.

The short answer would be yes, as long as the thread pitch of the Adaptive Sovlent Trap parts have a thread pitch of 1.375×24″. Please see our product guides located on the respective product pages to learn more.

However, if you are threading Titanium to Aluminum together, the GR5 Titanium can cause unnecessary wear and finish removal of the Billet Aluminum parts. Whether you are using the product for cleaning, storage or both – threading is threading and it may be increase the changes of wear and tear for your solvent trap solution. Stainless Steel has a polished finish like titanium and won’t have the same affect as threading to aluminum.

13.5×1 LH is popular, but most firearms companies such as Sig are phasing them to the 9mm American Standard thread pitch of 1/2×28”  — Due to the phase out, Armory Den limits the product offering of the 13.5×1 LH thread pitch.

 

 

These details are included on the product pages for each model. We understand that there’s a lot of information to consider. In a nutshell, the adaptive solvent trap kits have a 1.375-24 TPI (thread pitch).

Per our policies, Armory Den’s D Cell solvent trap tubes and adaptive solvent traps have a 1.375-24 TPI, so if you are searching the open market for cleaning solutions then it would need to be compatible and may need adapters. There are D Cell and C Cell solvent traps which are different size tubes for cleaning. Generally, its a super easy puzzle to solve with the adapter. If you were unable to find a solution for your specific cleaning setup, feel free to use our Return Den for a seamless return and refund. Please review our Terms & Conditions for more information about our return policies. 

Armory Den does not guarantee that muzzle devices, extension devices, or other quick detachable devices for streamlined cleaning that are on the open market will adapt to its products, even if the industry thread pitch matches. Other machining sizes or shapes may create fitting issues. We have yet to hear such feedback, but if you have an issue, we will refund you as long as you meet the refund requirements in the link shared above.

This is a great question. Starting with shotguns, if you take a look at this article, you will see that we have removed the “Important Note” from the bottom of the post and included it just below. This will give you the “brass tacks” related to cleaning a shotgun.

What about cleaning Bolt Action Rifles?

Armory Den will not claim to know each and every firearm, nor has Armory Den tested the cleaning of each and every firearm in existence that a solvent trap kit will work with. If a bolt action rifle has a threaded barrel, it is possible to clean the firearm, but many firearms have different takedown mechanics. Therefore, users should study the firearms they own to understand if it makes sense to attempt to supplement firearm cleaning with a solvent trap cleaning kit!

It’s important for any store online to offer replacement parts for their products. We sell products that are small and can easily be lost or misplaced. Threads can every wear down overtime as well. Simply visit our Solvent Trap Parts area where you can search a variety of items that will also you to proceed with your routine firearm cleaning or dry storage needs. Search a variety of items that will allow you to continue routine firearm cleaning and dry storage.

If you are a firearm enthusiast who often travels, consider purchaing an additional end cap to completely sealed both ends of the tube so you can turn it into a storage solution. hose who with to organize and store different items. If parts are out of stock, please visit us again later for updated stock quantities.

If you purchased a solvent trap kit model with a D Cell thread pitch and want to create additional storage space or storage compartments, feel free to learn more about our AD Space Connectors and view the product guide on this page for various storage configurations. These adapters are compatable with any tube or pipe with a 1.375-24 TPI.

We have many requests for various thread pitches. Armory Den tries accommodate demand for what is economically feasible. Metric thread pitches are being phased out by many manufacturers with a US presence. Even though AK-47s may always have original threads when it comes to it’s major European manufacturers, the thread pitch is not in enough of a demand for it to be considered as a product addition, production costs would outweigh revenue opportunity.

This is a very common question and Armory Den does not advise on products sold by other companies, but we do have solvent trap D Cell tubes if your goal is just cleaning. The Adaptive Solvent Traps have a 1.375-24 TPI and provides flexibility for those who want to use the product to clean or as a dry storage solution. We also offer AD space connectors which allow users to create various storage confiqurations. Please review our product guides for more infromation.

For example these products include:

• Grade 5 Titanium Adaptive Solvent Trap Kit (Extra Value: Customized Dry Storage
• 7075 Aluminum Adaptive Solvent Trap Kit (Extra Value: Customized Dry Storage)
• 304 Stainless Steel Adaptive Solvent Trap Kit (Extra Value: Customized Dry Storage)
• Radial-8 Adaptive Solvent Trap Kit (Extra Value: Customized Dry Storage)

All our Adaptive Solvent Traps come with a 1.375-24 TPI (thread pitch) will adapt to our optional D Cell Thread Adapter, 1.375-24 TPI (Male) to 1.1875-24 TPI (Female) Adapter which allows the facilitation of streamlined cleaning.

We are working on releasing new D Cell cleaning and dry storage products as well as B Cell (1.1875-24 TPI) cleaning and dry storage products.

Armory Den, Inc will not be able to go into detail regarding which third-party company products work with our kits. We recommend sourcing adaptability using the industry standard thread pitches mentioned above!

This is a common question question.  The issue arises when installing a solvent traps greater than 1.10″ in outer diameter. The over extended guide rod hits the base of the solvent trap, thus inhibiting the slide movement. This makes routine bore cleaning or lubricating your barrel impossible. If you are trying to clear any dirt, dust or particles from inside the firearm you can use an air duster to push it through the barrell and inside the solvent trap tube for disposal, or other flexible cleaning snakes and even a drain weisel.

Most of Armory Den’s solvent traps cleaning kits are either standardized (1.375-24 TPI) or have adapters that allow the conversion to another common standardized thread pitch (1.1875-24 TPI). All of Armory Den’s solvent trap cleaning kits have a B Cell Inner Diameters or greater, and will be standardized moving forward. There are a plethora of options to extend standardized solvent trap for cursory cleaning and overcoming the guide rod issue, and less options for metric thread pitches. Customers must research options to overcome the guide rod issue as we are unable to provide recommendations or speak on third-party items not actively listed on our websites product catalog.

Again, due to product liability reasons, Armory Den is unable to speak on or give recommendations related to third-party products that are not offered by us, even if they have compatible threads. All information that is needed is located in the Product Specifications, Product Description, and FAQs areas of our website.

The Armory Den’s AD-EX  7″ D-Cell Solvent Trap Cleaning Kit comes with an industry standard thread pitch of 1.375-24″, which allows for the adaptation to many muzzle devices on the market that facilitate streamlined and simplified cleaning.

Included TPI Adapter

The included TPI Adapter, is a 1.375-24 TPI Male to 1.1875-24 TPI Female adapter. This adapter can be used (optional) in order to convert the solvent trap cleaning kit to 1.1875-24 TPI, which is also a popular industry standard thread pitch for further muzzle device adaptation for streamlined and simplified firearms cleaning.

This is a very common question and a fairly straightforward one for us to respond too. Depending on the firearm that you are intending on cleaning using an Armory Den Solvent Trap, may require you to establish a few things first: 1.) You must establish if the type, make and/or model has a threaded barrel at all and 2.) If it is equipped with a thread, you must determine what the thread pitch is.

Is it threaded?

AR Style Platforms, such as AR-10s and AR-15s, along with AK Platforms, such as AK-74s and AK-47s, all come equipped with threaded barrels. Therefore, with a few tools you are able to remove the thread protector which is normally a flash hider, then proceed by replacing the exposed thread with the solvent trap of your choice. Once complete with a cleaning session, you will then be able to replace the exposed thread with the flash hider or thread protector. For those interested in streamlined cleaning that does not require the constant removal of the item that serves as the default thread protector, there are muzzle devices such as the AD Trilug that can save a lot of time during cleaning sessions.

Pistol threading is very easy to ascertain whether they are threaded or not. Whether it be a Glock, Sig, HK, or other brand, if you do not see the thread protruding from the front of the pistols’ muzzle (i.e. the barrel is flush or close to it, and ends where the front part of the slide ends), then it is simply not threaded and a threaded barrel will need to be purchased for that specific firearm. If the pistol is threaded, then there will be a threaded portion protruding a fair amount from where the slide ends. This is up to the user to determine as most brands handle factory threaded barrel offerings differently. For example, Sig Sauer offers factory threaded barrels, they offer pistols without threaded barrels and even have multiple lines of their own threaded barrels. Glock on the other hand, ceased production of factory threaded barrels years back with the exception of certain exclusive offerings available from certain distributors (i.e. Lipsey’s and Davidson’s have offered threaded Glock models that were specifically made and branded for said distributors).

*Note: If you desire to use an Armory Den Cleaning Kit for firearms cleaning and your firearm does not come equipped with a threaded barrel, you must purchase one in order for any of our kits to attach to the firearm. Armory Den does not supply these items and due to product liability, can not communicate on any external company products. 

Mine is threaded, but how do I know what the thread pitch is?

Armory Den provides as many resources as possible to assist its customers in finding the best cleaning solution for their firearms; This is specifically why we have provided our Thread Pitch Guide. There is one thing that we recommend customers determine though, prior to moving forward with a solvent trap purchase. Most threaded barrels will correspond with our Thread Pitch Guide, but in light of metric vs US Standard threadings, there are sometimes more than one pitch that a barrel may be threaded in. For example, Sig Sauer barrels and other European firearms used to be threaded metrically. Therefore, rather than a 9mm having a 1/2 x 28″ thread pitch, it would be a 13.5×1 LH (Left Hand Rotation) metric thread pitch. In the same manner, a .45 ACP would have a 16×1 LH metric thread pitch, rather than a .578 x 28″ thread pitch. Many of these metric threads are phasing to US Standardized pitches, but in light of the various aftermarket variations and even factory variations, it is the customer’s responsibility to determine these characteristics.