Can I use the Kleenbore C201 stainless steel brush to clean the rifled barrel of my .357 Magnum revolver?

No, you should strictly avoid using this brush inside the rifled bore. The C201 features rigid stainless steel bristles specifically designed for cylinder chambers, and using it in the barrel carries a high risk of scratching and eroding the rifling. For routine bore maintenance, use a phosphor bronze brush instead.

Will the Kleenbore C201 thread onto my existing cleaning rod setup in Australia?

Yes, the C201 features a standard American #8-32 male thread. This makes it fully compatible with most standard cleaning rods and adapters widely available across Australia from brands like Kleenbore, Pro-Shot, and Otis.

Why is a stainless steel brush recommended specifically for .38 Special and .357 Magnum revolver cylinders?

Shooting .38 Special cartridges in a .357 Magnum cylinder frequently leaves a stubborn carbon and lead burn ring at the end of the shorter chamber. The rigid stainless steel wire of the C201 is uniquely aggressive enough to strip away these heavy lead deposits and carbon rings, ensuring smooth casing extraction.

Is the Kleenbore C201 suitable if I also shoot larger calibre handguns like a .44 or .45?

No, the C201 is strictly sized for .38 Special, .357 Magnum, and compatible 9mm revolver chambers. For larger calibres such as .44 or .45 calibre cylinders, you need to use the dedicated KleenBore C203 brush to ensure proper chamber wall contact.

Revolver Cylinder Brush - Kleenbore C201

The KleenBore 38/357 Revolver Cylinder Brush (Model C201) is a dedicated hand-cleaning tool engineered to scrub heavy lead deposits, severe carbon fouling, and surface rust directly from revolver cylinder chambers. Sized specifically for .38 Special and .357 Magnum chambers, this manual tool removes the stubborn carbon and lead burn rings that form when shooting shorter cartridges in longer chambers, facilitating smoother cartridge insertion and reliable spent casing extraction.

Key Features

Stainless Steel Bristles: Built with rigid stainless steel wire to provide aggressive mechanical scrubbing power against baked-on carbon rings and heavy lead fouling.
Chamber-Specific Sizing: Engineered specifically to fit the internal dimensions of .38 Special, .357 Magnum, and 9mm revolver cylinders.
Standard Thread Pattern: Fitted with an industry-standard American #8-32 male thread for direct compatibility with standard cleaning rods and rod adapters.
Manual Operation: Non-powered, mechanical maintenance tool designed for controlled hand-scrubbing of firearm cylinders.

Product Specifications

Product Type: Revolver cylinder cleaning brush
Model Number: C201
Bristle Material: Stainless steel wire
Thread Standard: Standard American #8-32 male thread
Calibre Compatibility: .38 Special, .357 Magnum (also compatible with 9mm revolver chambers)
Power Source: Manual / non-powered

Who is the Kleenbore 38/357 Revolver Cylinder Brush for?

Target pistol competitors shooting .38 Special and .357 Magnum revolvers — requires a dedicated chamber cleaning brush fitted with standard #8-32 male threads to strip stubborn lead buildup from .38 calibre cylinder chambers after high-volume match courses.
Shooters firing .38 Special ammunition in .357 Magnum cylinders — relies on rigid stainless steel wire to mechanically scrub away the carbon burn rings that form in the gap of longer .357 Magnum chambers, ensuring smooth loading and extraction.

Less suitable for: Routine barrel cleaning or cleaning larger-calibre cylinders. Do not use this stainless steel brush in rifled bores due to the risk of bore erosion and scratching; use a standard phosphor bronze or nylon bore brush for routine rifling care, or step up to a dedicated .44/.45 calibre cylinder brush for chambers larger than .38/.357.

SKU	KLB40999LP
Model #	C201
Brand	Kleenbore
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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