The Pro-Shot 8" Coated Pistol Rod Kit (.38–.45 Cal) is a dedicated centre-fire handgun cleaning kit designed for bore maintenance, carbon removal, and lead cleaning. Built around an 8-inch (approximately 203 mm) usable single-piece steel rod, the system features a chemical-resistant Pro-Tuff coating to protect rifling and barrel crowns during routine maintenance. The kit incorporates standard #8-32 female rod threading, an integrated rotating swivel handle to track rifling twist, and solid brass hardware to prevent bore scoring.

Key Features

• Pro-Tuff Coated Steel Rod: Single-piece 8-inch coated steel core prevents barrel wear and resists chemical degradation from cleaning solvents.
• Smooth-Bearing Swivel Handle: Rotating aluminium handle allows fitted brushes and jags to follow the rifling twist effortlessly.
• Solid Brass Hardware: Includes three spear-tip jags (.38/9mm, .40/10mm, .45 cal), a slotted patch loop, and a muzzle guard machined from brass to prevent bore damage.
• Complete Maintenance Pack: Supplied with a multi-calibre nylon bore brush, 2.25-inch square 100% cotton flannel patches, and a 0.25 fl oz (7.4 ml) bottle of 1-Step Cleaner & Lubricant.

Product Specifications

• Usable Rod Length: 8 inches (203 mm)
• Thread Interface: Standard #8-32 female
• Calibre Compatibility: .38 Special, .357 Magnum, 9mm Luger, 10mm Auto, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP
• Rod Construction: Micro-coated steel core with aluminium swivel handle
• Hardware Material: Machined solid brass
• Packaged Weight: Approximately 0.25–0.35 kg
• Operation: Manual (non-powered)

Who is the Proshot 8" Coated Pistol Rod Kit 38-45 Cal for?

• IPSC Handgun Competitors — cleans competition 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP semi-automatic handguns using an 8-inch (203 mm) usable rod length with matched brass jags to maintain barrel accuracy between stages.
• SSAA Target Pistol Shooters — maintains centre-fire target revolvers and pistols chambered in .38 Special, .357 Magnum, and 9mm with calibre-specific solid brass jags and a rotating handle that smoothly tracks rifling pitch.
• Service Pistol Competitors — provides an all-in-one range cleaning solution using standard #8-32 female rod threading to swap rapidly between brass patch loops and multi-calibre brushes for duty-calibre handguns up to .45 calibre.

Less suitable for: Handgun barrels exceeding 8 inches (203 mm) or pistol-calibre carbines (which require longer 26- to 36-inch rifle rods), small-bore handguns below .38 calibre such as .22 LR (which require dedicated .22-calibre rod systems), and shotgun accessories with 5/16-27 threads or .17/.20 calibre accessories with #5-40 threads (which require dedicated thread adapters).