I am VERY thorough in cleaning my guns, I was just wanting to compare data with other shooters who use Wolf ammunition. Is it just me or is Wolf pistol ammo much dirtier than the rifle ammo? Also has anyone else experienced discoloration in the barrel bushing and barrel? I clean it until the patch comes out plain and white. Wolf ammo works well in my pistol, very accurate at 30 yards, not too bad of recoil, it's just dirty as hades on a crutch. Which it's no problem cleaning it perse I would just like to know if there is any type of solvent I could use that is available at Wal-mart besides Outers that will bust through the gunk easier? Also how do I disassemble the magazine to clean it? And someone also told me it was bad to disassemble the gun each time to clean it, which I think is crap it's relaxing to me to take it apart clean it then put it back together. Thanks for the input.

Chaindog777: I shot a box or two of Wolf some time ago, and I agree with you it really cruds up your gun. I didn't have any discoloration problems. I've found that Shooter's Choice really does a fine job on fouling which may be what you're seeing as discoloration. As to the magazine, it depends on the brand how you disassemble it. Wilson Combats remove the base plate and the whole thing comes apart, Kimbers, again depending on which model you have, you just need to depress the rear of the follower so that the front edge will clear the front edge of the mag, and then sort of wiggle the spring and follower side to side to get the spring out of the mag . I hope this is helpful. Dean

__________________
Old and wiley beats young and exuberant everytime.

I haven't had any problems with any factory loaded rounds I've put through my SA MilSpec. (I haven't shot any reloads at this time.) It's my impression that Wolf is dirtier than others I've used. I guess that it is due to the metal casing not being as malleable as a brass casing, not providing as tight of a gas tight seal and allowing more blowback. Whatever the case, I just bought 1k of Wolf and Iamb going to have fun at a much reduced price! Like yourself I enjoy cleaning my guns and do it often. It gives me an opportunity to inspect the components and assure they'll be at the top of their game the next time I want to shoot. BTW, my understanding is that Wolf is no longer using the polymer case sealant that was causing some cleaning "challenges".

Wolf is a dirty ammo. I've also shot some American made stuff that is just as bad. Most people have issue with the steel cases Wolf uses. I believe that they just recently changed from a lacquer coating on the case to a different kind, but haven't a clue to what it is.

As for Wal-Mart solvents, Hoppe's #9 is a good choice. I also like Hoppe's Copper Solvent as I shoot a lot of copper plated bullets and see more copper fouling from them than I would factory ammo. Run a couple of patches with just gun oil on them and then let the barrel sit. It helps loosen the powder crud and makes cleaning easier. Best time to do that is right after finishing shooting, while the barrel is still warm.

I usually do a basic field strip and clean (barrel - slide - receiver) after each session. After about 500 rounds, I strip the entire pistol and do a more thorough cleaning.

__________________
Aut viam inveniam aut faciam

Okay! Thanks yall, that is what I was needing. I appreciate your attention on this matter. Thanks a million.

I have been using Winchester white box from Wal-mart. It is reasonably clean and accurate, best price anywhere.
the Wolf ammo that I have used is dirty.
I reload with Unique and would like to find something just as accurate but cleaner.
Any reload tips???
Bill

no reloading tips here but I definitely agree on the Walmart Winchester white box!! It's pretty much all I use, until I can find similar ammo for less. Hasn't happened yet!

__________________
"You can't hurt 'em if you don't hit 'em!"
-Lt. General Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller, USMC

I don't know if you guys have an Academy Sports and Outdoors or not but they sell Cci blazer 9mm for $3.86 per box.

Wolf ammo eats guns. Use it with that thought in mind. It's the Russians' way of getting even with us (for whatever you think they are getting even for).

Agreed - I only use it in my Colt AR15 for plinking and even then I clean it ASAP icluding the gas tube.