Hoppe's #9 Sythentic Cleaning Solvent vs. Hoppe's #9 Bore Cleaning Solvent?

[MWD9557]

I have never used Hoppe's before and I have both of these.  What's the real difference between these two and which one of these is preferred for pistol cleanings by you all?  I do know the original is the #9 Bore Cleaning Solvent, so why the Sythentic Solvent?

 

Thanks!

[MWD9557]

I was told that the #9 Bore Cleaning Solvent is just to be used on the bore itself and the #9 Synthetic Cleaning Solvent on the rest of the internal or inside parts of the gun. Hmmm, makes sense?

[runco]

Maybe this will help:

 

http://www.hoppes.com/bore-cleaners/no-9-ultimate-synthetic-bore-cleaner

[MWD9557]

Maybe this will help:
 
http://www.hoppes.com/bore-cleaners/no-9-ultimate-synthetic-bore-cleaner

Thanks. Does the same as the original #9 Bore Cleaning Solventl from what I can see, except this one is synthetic. Why 2 is what I wonder. I just have a curious brain! :)

[zybysco]

It's biodegradable. And you aren't suppose to use the original on nickel.

[MWD9557]

It's biodegradable. And you aren't suppose to use the original on nickel.

Ah, okay thanks for that info!

[MWD9557]

Before I posed this question here on TGO I sent an email to Bushnell with the Hoppe's #9 question I had and they just now replied back with the replied:

 

CustomerSupport <customersupport@bushnell.com>

11:48 AM (15 minutes ago)

 

to me

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mark,

 

Thank you for contacting Bushnell customer support. I’ll be happy to help you.

 

The Hoppes 9 is the original formula with ammonia that is highly corrossive. You want to make sure not to let it sit on non metallic parts as it can cause damage to those parts. The Synthetic Blend is a non toxic, ammonia free cleaner that is much less corrossive and not as likely to damage non metallic materials. For complete information regarding the chemicals in the solvents and proper use, refer to http://hoppes.com/global/customer-service/sds-information for the material safety data sheet info on them.

 

Thanks,

 

Joe

 

[hipower]

It's biodegradable. And you aren't suppose to use the original on nickel.

 

And if you suspect a gun has been reblued...test it first! I've used Hoppes #9 for years. But got a police trade in Smith model 10 a few years back and started cleaning. All the blue came off.

 

But it looked great and was clean! lol

[MWD9557]

And if you suspect a gun has been reblued...test it first! I've used Hoppes #9 for years. But got a police trade in Smith model 10 a few years back and started cleaning. All the blue came off.

 

But it looked great and was clean! lol

 

Good to know....thank-you!

[z0mbies fear me]

The difference is the original formula smells better, and makes me happy lol!