Hornady Lock-N-Load Ultrasonic Gun Parts Cleaner

[RonMexico]

I use Lyman's cleaning solution but I heard simple green works well.

[KS63]

Tide liquid detergent, 1-2 tablespoons to 1gal H2O, Adjust mixture as necessary.

I've mixed up a home brew of hot water, dish soap, vinegar and some salt. Works decent enough in a bucket. Figure is give that a shot first before trying any of the marketed cleaners ($$$)

[mb504]

Any idea how it compares to this? http://www.midwayusa.com/product/817...e-cleaner-110v

The Hornady Hot Tub Sonic Cleaner takes sonic cleaning to the next level. The Hot Tube features 9 liter (2.3 Gallon) capacity that when combined with its size is able to accommodate and clean a complete 16" AR-15 upper receiver. This is the perfect way to quickly and easily clean a dirty upper receiver after a long day at the range, shooting a 3-gun match or a long day of slide firing a few magazines down range. The Hot Tube has four transducers and a heating element that enhances cleaning action which is very important when cleaning gun parts. When combined with One Shot Sonic Clean Cleaning Solution the microjet action of the Hot Tub removes built up carbon residue and other debris from gun parts, cartridge cases and anything that will fit in the tank.

[Great-Kazoo]

Any idea how it compares to this? http://www.midwayusa.com/product/817...e-cleaner-110v

Weigh how many guns you feel need showroom cleaning , by hand vs. using a sonic unit. $450 buys a lot of Hoppes , patches and lube. Is the time saved cleaning worth the money spent?

[DangerLee_Industries]

Harbor Freight's current unit is $82 and is the exact same thing as the Lyman version.

62.24 with coupon code - (65149244) before tax and 6.99 shipping if you don't live near one... http://www.harborfreight.com/25-lite...ner-95563.html

[Irving]

No before and after pictures by chance? Heck, I'd like a picture of the sludge.

[mb504]

Weigh how many guns you feel need showroom cleaning , by hand vs. using a sonic unit. $450 buys a lot of Hoppes , patches and lube. Is the time saved cleaning worth the money spent?

I guess I look at it and think about the brass and auto parts I would put in something that size.

[Bailey Guns]

No before and after pictures by chance? Heck, I'd like a picture of the sludge.

I'll do it next time. I'm gonna try a 1911 or two and some AR BCGs in the next week or two.

[Great-Kazoo]

No before and after pictures by chance? Heck, I'd like a picture of the sludge.

It's more particles of dirt than sludge, Unless you say screw this and dump a residue laden gun in the cleaner.

[Bailey Guns]

In this one, it was actually a thin layer of black residue coating the bottom of the pan with some particles mixed in (not like a thick layer of mud or anything...sludge may have been an overstatement). The consistency may be due to the cleaning solution. It feels a bit oily and does leave a slick residue on the gun surface...I think maybe for water displacement. The residue isn't visible, it's like a clear oil coating.

Both guns were pretty dirty.