How to clean sand out of AR

[Rooskibar03]

Yes I own it and it works great. I should note I've only used the Hornady brand cleaner in mine. Others report simple green works great also.

It will fit both of my uppers 14.5" and 16" with no issue. I'm sure a 18" would fit.

You cannot get the entire lower into the tank without removing the grip and stock. With those removed it would fit just find but I simply turn it upside down and suspend the lower with the bands provided.

Ive put both a Noveske and a Spikes in there and not had any issues. I've put almost every gun I own short of AK and shotties since they don't fit.

It seems like it's hard on finishes, especially the Nitron on my Sigs, but after they are done cleaning I rinse with water, blow them dry and then wipe them down with oil and they shine right back up.

For a really dirty gun there is nothing better. For quick cleaning it's overkill. It takes a bit of time to make sure you've got all the water out of the nooks and crannies.

Sorry, I didn't word that very well, but that was my point. I've heard very mixed reviews on what you can and cannot use in one of these. Hornady clearly advertises it's made for cleaning upper receiver groups and small parts, but then the vast "wisdom" of the internet seems to claim you can't dump your lower in it, or it will dissolve into fairy dust or something. I shoot a lot suppressed, and the idea that I could disassemble the gun and drop it in a tank, dirty mags and all, is really appealing. But not if it's going to somehow mess with the anodizing or something.

Would really like to hear from someone who has dunked their AR a few dozen times.