The Kleenbore .22-.45 Handgun Saf-T-Clad Coated Cleaning Rod (SAF302) is a single-piece maintenance tool engineered for cleaning and fouling removal in pistols and short-barrel revolvers. Built with a solid steel core covered in a proprietary red Saf-T-Clad thermal-setting epoxy resin, it provides the structural rigidity of steel while preventing steel-on-steel contact that can damage delicate rifling grooves and barrel crowns. Featuring a 6.5-inch working length and an ergonomic swivel handle, the rod allows attached accessories to naturally follow rifling spirals smoothly through the bore.

Key Features

• Saf-T-Clad Resin Coating: Encased in a durable, red thermoset epoxy resin over high-grade solid steel, preventing bore scratching, scraping, and muzzle crown wear during routine maintenance.
• Free-Rotating Swivel Handle: The ergonomic handle rotates smoothly to allow bore brushes and jags to track rifling grooves without binding or unscrewing.
• Standard #8-32 Threading: Accepts standard industry #8-32 male threaded accessories and includes a matching Saf-T-Clad coated slotted steel patch holder.
• Chemical Resistance: Designed for bench cleaning environments and safely handles standard firearm cleaning solvents, degreasers, and CLPs.

Specifications

• Model Number: SAF302
• Working Length: 6.5 inches (approx. 16.5 cm)
• Calibre Compatibility: .22 to .45 calibre (5.56 mm to 11.43 mm)
• Core Material: High-grade solid steel
• Coating Material: Saf-T-Clad epoxy thermal-setting resin
• Thread Interface: #8-32 female thread
• Included Accessories: Saf-T-Clad coated slotted patch holder

Who is the Kleenbore .22-.45 Handgun Saf-T-Clad Coated Cleaning Rod for?

• Category H handgun licence holders — requires a rigid, non-abrasive cleaning rod with a 6.5-inch working length to safely service standard semi-automatic service pistols and short-cylinder revolvers without risking crown damage.
• IPSC and target shooting competitors — relies on the free-spinning swivel handle and standard #8-32 thread interface to run rapid bore brush passes across .22 to .45 calibre match barrels between competitive stages.
• Recreational pistol shooters — needs a dedicated handgun cleaning rod compatible with .22 to .45 calibre barrels that pairs with standard #8-32 accessories and common cleaning solvents for routine bench maintenance.

Less suitable for: Firearm barrels exceeding the 6.5-inch working length limit (such as pistol-calibre carbines or long rifles) which require 30-inch to 33-inch rifle cleaning rods, or sub-calibre bores under .22 calibre (such as .17 HMR or .177 airguns) which require dedicated narrow-diameter sub-calibre cleaning rods.