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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Mixing and matching cleaning patches?

Posted: 7/19/2016 10:05:51 PM EDT

Is it ok to use .223 size cleaning patches in a 9mm pistol? I was in a jam and didn't have any 9mm sized....

Posted: 7/19/2016 10:12:38 PM EDT

[#1]

Shouldn't be that big of an issue.

Posted: 7/19/2016 10:23:32 PM EDT

[#2]

I don't think the 9mm can tell...

Posted: 7/20/2016 12:02:48 AM EDT

[#3]

Lol just making sure using a cleaning pad that is smaller, won't harm bore

Posted: 7/20/2016 8:19:59 AM EDT

[#4]

It is cotton wtf are you going to damage with cotton.

Posted: 7/21/2016 9:14:39 PM EDT

[#5]

I probably use 3 different size patches for 6 different calibers lol, whatever works for you

Posted: 7/25/2016 5:08:43 PM EDT

[#6]

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Lol just making sure using a cleaning pad that is smaller, won't harm bore

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Certainly won't harm. Cotton wont hurt the bore, plus since it is smaller it be much easier to get through. Main concern will be that it won't clean as well as it should, but no harm at all.

Posted: 7/25/2016 8:03:37 PM EDT

[#7]

I don't have sized patches. I have square 1X1 & use 1 2 or 3 at a time depending on barrel size.

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