Posvar Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 What is the preferred method for getting these bad boys nice and clean again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz427 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I can’t say anything specific for that gun, but Larry, the GM and pro that works st the range near my house told me what they used to do was spray the comp with brake cleaner, let it sit for a bit, then fire a few rounds though the gun. He said it would clean it right out. He said “we didn’t have time to be sitting there carefully cleaning out our comps” supposedly it works pretty well. I’ll give it a try when mine gets gunked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Posvar said: What is the preferred method for getting these bad boys nice and clean again? Glass beads for me. Also, I spray Dillon case lube in my comp before every match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevadazielmeister Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Posvar said: What is the preferred method for getting these bad boys nice and clean again? Julian states that you put the slide in a toaster oven at 325 and heat it up for a while, then let it cool. The next time you shoot it, the powder will flake off. I haven't tried it yet but makes sense given this is straight from the builder. The Lim's are SUPER knowledgable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36873687 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Glass beeds is the way to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posvar Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 Could you explain the glass beed process? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 16 minutes ago, Posvar said: Could you explain the glass beed process? Thanks Cheap bead blaster with some glass bead media. Looks brand new in 5 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JatCarver Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I'm guessing this is only for un-coated comps? The glass bead blasting that is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboy69 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 7 hours ago, Jfitz427 said: I can’t say anything specific for that gun, but Larry, the GM and pro that works st the range near my house told me what they used to do was spray the comp with brake cleaner, let it sit for a bit, then fire a few rounds though the gun. He said it would clean it right out. He said “we didn’t have time to be sitting there carefully cleaning out our comps” supposedly it works pretty well. I’ll give it a try when mine gets gunked up. The same works with Weapon Shield solvent. I call it "shooting it out" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 1 hour ago, JatCarver said: I'm guessing this is only for un-coated comps? The glass bead blasting that is... If you double tape the comp and cut out the ports you want to just Blast inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posvar Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 I don’t have a blaster but going to buy a toaster oven. Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Just now, Posvar said: I don’t have a blaster but going to buy a toaster oven. Haha Promise to update us when you find that oven doesn’t work as well as blasting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posvar Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 OK. I’m not embarrassed to admit when I’ve been wrong. I’m new at all this and I’m just trying to find out the best way to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kujo929 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I’m new to open so need to find a solution, but if all these techniques work is there any reason not to just do the kroil/ brake cleaner/whatever solvent and just shoot it out? Is the heat or bead blasting a better way somehow?I have access to all of those, just want to use easiest method. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillywig Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Maybe be something to the heating it up. I have a Lim with a turbo comp. The entrance to the turbo port had a noticeable build up. During a practice session after shooting many rounds and the gun was good and hot something landed on my arm. It was a big ol chuck of the fouling. Looking down in the comp I could see where the largest accumulation came loose and just flew out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posvar Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 It has to be the heat. I will get it cleaned up and post results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstagn Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 A little off topic but how does the turbo comp work compared to non turbo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posvar Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 I just took my Phanterra (non turbo) and Beastcat (turbo) to the range today. The videos I took show the answer. Need to get them uploaded. It seems to keep the nose down better. Need to shoot them both more back to back to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnr88 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 (edited) Use JHP bullets and cleaning your comp will not be an issue. Precision Delta are 8.9 cents. When I started I used a coated bullet. I tried multiple manufactures. The savings of 2 cents didn't cover the maitenance and accurracy that degraded as the compensator started to clog. I have not had a single issue with JHP bullets. Edited October 12, 2018 by jnr88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posvar Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 You couldn’t be more right. That is all I use in all my 9mm guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstagn Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Thanks Posvar, waiting on video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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