I really hate cleaning guns, so I finally bought a Lyman Turbo Sonic 2500 http://www.cabelas.com/product/Lyman...iantId=2891636. I also got both the Lyman and Hornady parts cleaner solutionshttp://www.cabelas.com/product/Lyman...iantId=3084379 http://www.cabelas.com/product/Horna...iantId=3375414. I have tried reading up on past posts, and it appears I should not use either the Lyman or Simple Green on anything aluminum. Does anyone have any experience with the Hornady solution on aluminum? It claims it is safe for all finishes.

I also have a few firearm specific questions:

1. I would like to basically drop my entire field stripped Glock in the tank. Is there a problem with the polymer frame and/or the upper (specifically the firing pin, etc. which I am not qualified to remove)? Does the gunk pile up inside the upper? I don't have a parts washer. Also, are there any aluminum parts in a factory Glock?

2. I would like to drop my ruger 22/45 Lite in the tank. I belive just about the whole thing is anodized aluminum. Can I clean it in distilled water and something like liquid Tide? Actually, I don't have Tide, can I use All Free and Clear?

Also, is there a cheaper/better alternative to the post cleaning immersion in the moisture displacing lube from Lyman http://www.cabelas.com/product/Lyman...iantId=3379964?

Thanks for any help!