The KleenBore Military/LE 5.56mm/9mm Handgun Tactical Cleaning Kit (KB-MLE-5.56-9) is a dual-calibre firearm maintenance system designed for range, bench, and field servicing. Packaged in a zippered tactical soft pouch measuring 11.25 in (L) × 5.00 in (W) × 2.25 in (H) (~28.6 cm × 12.7 cm × 5.7 cm), this purely mechanical kit requires no batteries or external power. It provides multi-section American-made black steel rods delivering up to a 32.5-inch (~82.5 cm) working reach, paired with calibre-matched components to clean .223 Rem / 5.56mm NATO long guns and 9mm / .354–.355 cal handguns and pistol-calibre carbines.

Key Features

• Multi-Calibre Cleaning Components: Includes dedicated bronze bore brushes and brass jags for both .223/5.56mm and 9mm calibres, along with a specialized .223/5.56mm military-style bronze chamber brush.
• Black Steel Rod System: Rigid sectional black steel rods pair with a detachable swivel T-handle to deliver a 32.5-inch working length.
• Mil-Spec Chemical Solution: Supplied with a 0.5 oz (approx. 15 ml) dropper bottle of Mil-Spec CLP (Cleaner, Lubricant, Protectant) for fouling breakdown and surface preservation.
• Scrubbing and Inspection Tools: Features a 5-inch triple-action nylon utility brush for receiver detailing, 100% cotton cleaning patches, a steel slotted patch holder (.22 to .45 calibre), and a chamber flag bore light.
• Compact Transport: Stores all tools inside a zippered tactical soft pouch suited for duty bags and range kits.

Specifications

• Brand: KleenBore
• Model / MPN: KB-MLE-5.56-9
• Calibre Compatibility: .223 Remington / 5.56mm NATO and 9mm Luger / .354–.355 calibre
• Working Rod Length: 32.5 inches (~82.5 cm)
• Included Lubricant: 0.5 oz (~15 ml) Mil-Spec CLP dropper bottle
• Utility Brush Length: 5 inches
• Packaged Dimensions: 11.25 in × 5.00 in × 2.25 in (~28.6 cm × 12.7 cm × 5.7 cm)
• Patch Holder Size Range: .22 to .45 calibre
• Power Requirements: None (fully mechanical)

Who is the Kleenbore Military/Le 5.56mm/9mm Handgun Tactical Cleaning Kit for?

• Law Enforcement Officers — provides a consolidated tactical cleaning kit to maintain both primary 5.56mm patrol rifles and secondary 9mm sidearms using a multi-section rod with a 32.5-inch working length and an included 0.5 oz Mil-Spec CLP dropper bottle for rapid duty maintenance.
• Australian Target Shooters and Pest Controllers — covers dual-platform maintenance across .223 Remington field rifles and IPSC or Service Pistol 9mm handguns, utilizing a 5-inch triple-action nylon utility brush and dedicated bronze chamber brushes to clear carbon and lead fouling at the bench or in the vehicle.

Less suitable for: Barrels exceeding 32.5 inches of reach (which require an extended one-piece bench rod), unadapted .30 calibre, large pistol (.40/.45), or shotgun platforms (which require separate calibre-specific attachments), and minimal ultralight backpack hunting where single-rope cable pull-through systems offer a more compact alternative.