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My spouse asked for a firearm cleaning kit (not for xmas so no hurry) and I'm looking for recommendations.

Considerations:

1) A hard-sided case is preferable over fabric.

2) Needs to be able to clean AR-pattern rifles, 12 gauge shotguns, and handguns. While no kit is truly "universal" we're never going to bother buying antiques or obscure firearms that put an asterisk on universal.

3) Needs to include lubricants, solvents, etc. I've never figured out why a lot of kits leave these separate.

4) Quality > frugality. I'd rather spend an extra $50 on quality than have my spouse peeved by low quality tools or thinking about buying a better kit someday.

5) Any mat recommendations? Keeping the table clean would be nice.

My spouse asked for a firearm cleaning kit (not for xmas so no hurry) and I'm looking for recommendations. Considerations: 1) A hard-sided case is preferable over fabric. 2) Needs to be able to clean AR-pattern rifles, 12 gauge shotguns, and handguns. While no kit is truly "universal" we're never going to bother buying antiques or obscure firearms that put an asterisk on universal. 3) Needs to include lubricants, solvents, etc. I've never figured out why a lot of kits leave these separate. 4) Quality > frugality. I'd rather spend an extra $50 on quality than have my spouse peeved by low quality tools or thinking about buying a better kit someday. 5) Any mat recommendations? Keeping the table clean would be nice.

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The reason the chemicals are separate is because what is good for one firearm may not be good for another. Example, you're firing a .45 LC with lead slugs. You don't need a solvent that breaks down copper fouling. If you're firing a glock with nothing but fmj you don't need a solvent that eats through lead fouling.

For mats I just use a towel I don't mind getting fucked off.

For solvents I use Hoppes #9 it smells good, and in a pinch can be used as cologne. (joke)

A good thin oil for lubing after cleaning is best.

For cleaning an AR you're going to need q-tips, fucktons of q-tips unless you have a solvent tank.