If the suppressor you buy is stainless steel or titanium you can use a liquid dip (hydrogen peroxide and vinegar) for cleaning, BUT it becomes lead acetate after cleaning and is considered hazmat.

What calibers were you thinking of suppressing?

 

Suppressing 22LR in a pistol

 

pee on it.

 

My moderator i just shake out the lumps and loose material... not sure if thats best though...
All of that lead and other oxides are pretty scary and build up alot in there.

Its a moderator for my 10/22

 

Yankee Hill makes an excellent suppressor as well. Douche them with carb cleaner.

 

+1

Purchased one for my AR in April. Hope to have the paper work back by August.

 

The silencerco sparrow just changed from aluminum to stainless steel baffles making it quieter and can be cleaned in vinegar.

 

Somebody (not good with suppressors) makes one that can be unscrewed for cleaning. I cannot remember who though. Anybody know?

 

YES I know this thread is older than dirt. I don't care, as I have relevant information and am going to post it regardless.

Huntertown Arms MADE suppressors that can be readily unscrewed for easy cleaning.
They are now long out of business. While there is virtually no market for used suppressors, pass on HA cans as there are far better options out there. HA cans work, but not as well as others.

 

So you guys will be carrying vinegar in the field?

I think the basic idea behind the suppressor means that it will be used rather infrequently. Notwithstanding .22 suppressors, I would imagine little need for cleaning most suppressors in the field as the round count should be quite low before getting back home.

Az

 

I use carb and choke cleaner on my SilencerCo Sparrow. Easy enough to do in the field. My understanding is some of the bigger caliber units don't disassemble so cleaning is bath or ultrasonic. YMMV and I only have a rimfire suppressor, not interested in going through the nightmare for another one at this time.

 

Tip.. Hold it farther away from the back of the head.. requires less cleaning....

Just kidding. I looked at cans and decided I would rather not give alphabet agencies a reason to have me listed as anything more than a "gun owner" .

 

I use brake cleaner or mineral spirits on mine. Then a very light coat of something to protect them after, I use a Teflon based spray. Then shake out the excess and let sit vertically to drain.

 

Rifle caliber suppressors don't require cleaning.