Cleaning Kits - Bug Out Bags

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DHCARMS

Discussion Starter · 5 mo ago

Hi Folks - I have helped a few customers put together bug out bags and similar related items. I am not a die hard prepper per say, but I do believe in being prepared with the essentials. I just wanted to share the below item with you all. I know there are many options, but I really love this pistol cleaning kit by Wilson Combat and have recommended it to many of my customers as a bug out bag addition.

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WC Handgun Cleaning Kit

Wilson Combat® Handgun Cleaning Kit

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Anyhow, just thought I would share.

Thanks
Dan

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gunguy123

· #2 · 5 mo ago

Thanks it is a good kit. Is there a bug out bag thread somewhere?

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TheDK

· #3 · 5 mo ago

That’s pretty expensive for what you get TBH. Can use some $5 fishing lure dividers from Wally World. Brushes/Mops are a couple bucks a piece. Cut up old T-shirt’s make perfect patches

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DHCARMS

Discussion Starter · #4 · 5 mo ago

gunguy123 said:
Thanks it is a good kit. Is there a bug out bag thread somewhere?

Not sure, I didn't search for one. Probably should have, but I was being lazy.

DHCARMS

Discussion Starter · #5 · 5 mo ago

TheDK said:
That’s pretty expensive for what you get TBH. Can use some $5 fishing lure dividers from Wally World. Brushes/Mops are a couple bucks a piece. Cut up old T-shirt’s make perfect patches

It is pricey, but IMO, you are paying for convenience in a nice package. When I build bug out bags or instruct my customers on what they should buy, kits are much better for that than giving them a list of 10 things. It's just personal preference.

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TheDK

· #6 · 5 mo ago

DHCARMS said:
It is pricey, but IMO, you are paying for convenience in a nice package. When I build bug out bags or instruct my customers on what they should buy, kits are much better for that than giving them a list of 10 things. It's just personal preference.

Very interesting. I’ve got a vehicle BOB as well as a home BOB for my son and I. I’d be interested in how others build there’s that aren’t in dry a$$ desert 🤣

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DHCARMS

Discussion Starter · #7 · 5 mo ago

I’ll post tomorrow what I start as a basis for my recommendations to my customers.

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Lowlife

· #8 · 5 mo ago

Here is a video of Bill Wilson using that kit. I recently bought one myself. What size punch would I add to that kit to push pins out of a 1911?

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DHCARMS

Discussion Starter · #9 · 5 mo ago

I would think a 3/32 and a 1/16th would be enough. I have a small set with a hammer I would throw in my bag.

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scottl

· #10 · 5 mo ago

I have one of these.
Otis Technology | Universal Pistol Cleaning Kit | Smart Gun Care | USA

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Samurai Jack

· #11 · 5 mo ago

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GIJoke

· #12 · 5 mo ago

I used to rock the solvent and patches until I used a bore snake - one pull through (from the magwell thru the barrel) and it wipes out the crud - two pulls and it’s shiny! And I have one I’m still using 10 years later. Smaller to pack and no solvent.

Bender

· #13 · 5 mo ago

Bug bag has an Otis kit in it. Can clean all calibers as well as rifles.

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Samurai Jack

· #14 · 5 mo ago

I too have an otis for 40, 9, 223 next a 45

OldCuz

· #15 · 5 mo ago

This reminds me that I need to put me one together. I already have everything but just not packed.

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DHCARMS

Discussion Starter · #16 · 5 mo ago

Here is a pic of what I include in mine. What is not shown here is my range of battery types, ammo, 2 guns (1911 and SBR), food, and I have a separate container of clothing and tactical vests. I am still missing a few things, but have mostly what I would need if SHTF.

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Glorfindel

· #17 · 5 mo ago

For me, a gun cleaning kit isn't useful enough that I would include it in a typical BOB. But my emergency prep tends more towards bugging in than out for long-term stuff. My biggest concern in a short-term large-scale emergency is being able to get home to take care of the family versus getting out, and the odds of needing to clean a good quality, well-maintained gun over a shorter timespan is not high enough that I want to take up the space. That's me, my family, and my house, though. Others may have more call for it.

Bender

· #18 · 5 mo ago

Glorfindel said:
For me, a gun cleaning kit isn't useful enough that I would include it in a typical BOB. But my emergency prep tends more towards bugging in than out for long-term stuff. My biggest concern in a short-term large-scale emergency is being able to get home to take care of the family versus getting out, and the odds of needing to clean a good quality, well-maintained gun over a shorter timespan is not high enough that I want to take up the space. That's me, my family, and my house, though. Others may have more call for it.

Solid thought……

Always a different view of a subject

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DHCARMS

Discussion Starter · #19 · 5 mo ago

Glorfindel said:
For me, a gun cleaning kit isn't useful enough that I would include it in a typical BOB. But my emergency prep tends more towards bugging in than out for long-term stuff. My biggest concern in a short-term large-scale emergency is being able to get home to take care of the family versus getting out, and the odds of needing to clean a good quality, well-maintained gun over a shorter timespan is not high enough that I want to take up the space. That's me, my family, and my house, though. Others may have more call for it.

I certainly understand that. I may have watched one too many episodes of The Walking Dead. However, I built my bag with the idea of not knowing what would happen, where we would be, and what resources would be available.

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