The Hoppe’s Pistol Cleaning Kit (.38, .357, 9mm, .380) is an all-in-one manual maintenance package designed for handgun owners. This compact kit contains the essential tools and chemical agents required for post-range firearm maintenance. By removing copper, lead, carbon, and powder fouling from the handgun barrel, this kit helps preserve the accuracy and operational reliability of your firearm. All components are housed in a reusable plastic clamshell storage case, making it highly portable and easy to store on your workbench or in a range bag.

Key Features of the Hoppe's Pistol Cleaning Kit

• No. 9 Gun Bore Cleaner: Includes a 2 oz. (approx. 59 ml) bottle of the traditional No. 9 solvent, formulated specifically to break down carbon and powder buildup inside the barrel.
• Traditional Lubricating Oil: Includes a 2.25 oz. (approx. 66 ml) bottle of low-viscosity lubricating oil designed to prevent rust and ensure the smooth operation of moving parts.
• Ball-Bearing Swivel Handle Rod: The one-piece aluminum cleaning rod features a ball-bearing swivel handle that allows the cleaning patch or brush to rotate naturally with the barrel's rifling grooves as it is pushed through the bore.
• Bore-Safe Nylon Components: Utilises a nylon bore brush, a nylon cleaning jag, and a nylon slotted patch loop to prevent scratching or damaging the delicate rifling inside the barrel.

Product Specifications

• Manufacturer SKU: HPPCO38B (interchangeably listed as PCO38B)
• Calibre Compatibility: .38, .357, 9mm, and .380 calibres
• Bore Cleaner Volume: 2 oz. (approx. 59 ml)
• Lubricating Oil Volume: 2.25 oz. (approx. 66 ml)
• Cleaning Rod: One-Piece Aluminum with ball-bearing swivel handle
• Patch Type: Die-cut round cotton cleaning patches
• Packaging: Reusable plastic clamshell clamping storage box
• Power Requirements: None (fully manual mechanical tool)

Who is the Hoppes Cleaning Kit Pistol 9mm .357 for?

• Handgun owners maintaining 9mm, .357, .38, or .380 calibre firearms — Requires a portable, manual cleaning setup equipped with a 2 oz. bottle of Hoppe's No. 9 Gun Bore Cleaner and a 2.25 oz. bottle of lubricating oil to dissolve carbon and protect internal components after range sessions.
• Recreational shooters seeking a self-contained maintenance setup — Benefit from this complete handgun bore cleaning kit because it packages a one-piece aluminum rod, non-scratch nylon accessories, and travel-ready 2 oz. and 2.25 oz. fluid bottles inside a single reusable plastic clamshell storage case.

Less suitable for: Owners of firearms chambered in .22, .40, .44, or .45 calibre, which exceed the limits of the included 9mm/.357 attachments and require alternative calibre-specific kits; long-barrelled rifles or shotguns exceeding standard handgun lengths, which require a multi-piece long gun cleaning rod or a caliber-specific boresnake; or high-volume commercial armouries requiring bulk-sized solvent and oil bottles rather than the provided 2 oz. and 2.25 oz. travel volumes.