Best Gun Cleaning Kits [2024]

One of the most important responsibilities any gun owner should consider is taking up the habit of cleaning their firearms regularly.

Still, this is something that’s shockingly overlooked and many gun owners are not well informed about proper gun care.

Improper and misinformed gun care is equally as dangerous as not cleaning your weapon at all, and nobody wants dirt, gunk, and build-up to ruin their firearms. It goes without saying – gun care and gun safety go hand in hand. A proper gun cleaning ritual with the right kit will ensure your firearms stay brand new and pristine for a long time.

In this guide, we’ll talk about the best gun cleaning kits and sets on the market.

Image	Product	Price
	Our Top Pick – Otis Technology Otis Elite Gun Cleaning Kit	Check Price
	Hoppe’s No. 9 Deluxe Gun Cleaning Kit	Check Price
	Real Avid Gun Boss Handgun Cleaning Kit	Check Price
	Gloryfire Universal Gun Cleaning Kit	Check Price
	Hoppe’s BoreSnake Cleaning Kit	Check Price

Going for an all-purpose, universal gun cleaning kit is crucial because it allows you to care for all your firearms, regardless of caliber. Many products are caliber-specific, so having a universal kit stops you from being stuck with a dirty gun that requires a different attachment.

With the proper tools and supplies, you can prevent rust and corrosion, clean out gunk and buildup in your firearms, and properly lubricate them for maximum efficiency.

With that out of the way, here’s our recommended top pick – the most sought-after, high-quality universal gun cleaning kit.

The Otis Elite kit is our favorite for a few reasons. It may seem pricey, but if you were to source all of the products separately, you’d be spending significantly more. And remember, this is a universal kit, so you’ll be covered from your .17 HMR rifles to your 12/10 gauge shotguns.

The handy zippered case is filled with all kinds of multi-purpose tools like a pin punch, obstruction removers, and a microfiber gun cloth, to name a few. In addition, there are 16 firearm-specific bronze bore brushes, various cables and rods, and CLP to clean all your firearms perfectly.

Don’t let all of the products together overwhelm you. Despite what you may think at first, they’re a breeze to use. Otis thought of everything, even supplying lens cleaning products to keep your favorite optics nice and clear.

The only downside we have to note is that the kit doesn’t include any bore snakes. Other than that, this universal kit is hard to go wrong with!

Hoppe’s is popular for its lubricants, solvents, and its bore snake. We chose this one because it’s versatile enough to clean most rifles, pistols, and can also be used as a shotgun cleaning kit.

It’s a very affordable, straightforward kit that gets the job done. There are high-quality 3-piece brass rods with ball-bearing swivels, four slotted ends, and five phosphor bronze cleaning brushes for various calibers.

Of course, the kit includes Hoppe’s No. 9 lubricating oil to prevent rust and corrosion and a silicone cleaning cloth to brush off fingerprints. Hoppe’s No. 9 gun bore cleaner is also a very useful tool for removing rust and gunk with ease.

It’s not one of those full-scale universal kits that feel a bit overkill; it has just the essential cleaning rods, adapters, cleaning brushes, and a nice wooden carrying case.

On the downside, it’s missing that much-needed bore snake, and the wooden box is rather flimsy. Additionally, the lubricant and solvent might prove too smelly for some.

This gun cleaning kit is made for handgun care and covers a wide range of calibers. Real Avid also offers similar kits for rifles and shotguns.

The Real Avid Gun Boss handgun cleaning kit includes cleaning rods with double-edged sections and a t-handle swivel tip that extends up to 9 inches. The rods can reach the end of the barrel of any pistol you can think of: Glock, Smith & Wesson – you name it.

The phosphor bronze brush is suitable for cleaning calibers such as .22, .357, .40, .45, .38, 9mm, and .45, and it has a .22 caliber bronze bore brush. You also get 50 cotton patches, which is decent amount.

It has a ballistic nylon case that has an oil-resistant interior and a highly durable slotted shell that help the components stay in place.

However, there have been some negative reviews about the quality of the plastic tips on the rods, and we also would have liked to see some solvents and oil included.

The Real Avid Gun Boss handgun cleaning kit is an excellent toolbox that covers all the important pistol calibers and we highly recommend it for the price.

Here’s a budget option that comes in a hard-nylon plastic case and features 50 cleaning patches, handled brass rods, 14 double-ended brushes, 12 spear-pointed bronze brushes, black powder brass jags, three muzzle guards, and adapters.

You can choose from several mops and slotted patch loops, which make applying solvents and gun oils easier. The compact case also has two spaces for the oil and solvent tubes.

The Gloryfire Gun Cleaning Kit has multiple picks for those hard-to-reach places, and you have lens cloths and brushes to keep your optics clean and tidy.

The biggest downside is that there is no manual, and you’ll have a hard time finding videos on how to use the Gloryfire Universal Gun Cleaning Kit.

The Gloryfire is a solid budget option for a universal gun cleaning kit. Some of its accessories can be used for a long time and will keep your arsenal nice and tidy.

Here’s the famous Hoppe’s Bore Snake Cleaning Kit. It’s so low on the list because it’s a bit bare-bones for a gun cleaning kit, but it gets the job done and makes a great addition to one of the above kits.

You can apply a lubricant and solvent to prevent metal deposits, gunk, buildup, rust, and other unwanted hindrances that foul up your gun. Hoppe’s Bore Snake is washable and reusable when you’re done cleaning your guns.

It’s easy to use and affordable, making it a no-brainer.

We know it’s difficult to filter out and pick just one of the many high-quality gun cleaning kits. When purchasing gun cleaning kits, there are multiple factors to consider.

Overall Quality and Case Quality

First things first. There’s no easy way of evaluating the quality of a gun cleaning kit before you buy one, and the only way of knowing is second-hand experience.

After careful consideration and scanning hundreds of reviews, the best way to know you’re dealing with high-end cleaning kits is to look for multi-section rods, bronze brushes, and a variety of rod attachments.

The case material should also be considered.

Wooden boxes have a nice aesthetic look, and there’s nothing like that good old wood smell. Molded plastic cases last longer, while steel cases offer durability but can be heavier to carry.

Keep in mind that if you travel around with the case a lot, you’ll probably be better off with lightweight cases like nylon or maybe weather-resistant cases. It’s a good idea to check the weight and durability first.

Pricing

It doesn’t matter if the gun cleaning kit is cheap or expensive; you should always read what the product offers and how many tools you’re actually going to need.

If you have multiple guns with different calibers and you shoot often, then going for a universal jack-of-all-trades gun cleaning kit is your best bet.

If you just need some components to clean your Glock, you don’t need a full-scale box set of cleaning parts. However, you can never go wrong with a universal option.

More expensive usually means better quality, but it’s not always the case (excuse the pun.)

Caliber Compatibility

Choosing a suitable gun cleaning kit depends on how many guns you have, which calibers they are, and how often you use them.

Not every rifle has the same barrel. Consider your firearms’ calibers and look for products that cover those caliber ranges. Cleaning your firearms with the right caliber tools ensures that they won’t damage your firearms’ barrels.

Number of Tools

Depending on how many guns you have and how much you use them, looking for multi-purpose gun cleaning kits can save you money.

Instead of purchasing gun cleaning kits for rifles, handguns, and shotguns separately, you can just go for universal gun cleaning kits that can serve you for a long time.

It’s highly recommended that you have spare gun cleaning parts in case something breaks. Every brand claims their pieces are high-quality, but they’re not indestructible.

Warranty

Lastly, before you decide to purchase a suitable gun cleaning kit, remember to check if the manufacturer offers a good warranty and perhaps aftersale options. Solid customer service is also something to consider.

The sole purpose of this guide was to make things easier for you when choosing your very own gun cleaning kit.

There’s no need to wing it and go for household cleaning items. There’s a reason why universal gun cleaning kits are recommended even by the most seasoned gun enthusiasts.

On this list, we saw various kits with many different components and benefits, and hopefully, it’s now easier for you to choose one that suits you best.

Not all of them are cheap, and they might be tricky to use at first, but once you get the hang of it, the whole disassembly and cleaning process will become second nature.