Brownells197561319
Brownells Gunsmith Heavy Duty Brush, Ss Wire, Straight, 6 Pack$46.86
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The Brownells Gunsmith Heavy Duty Brush in brass wire is a straightforward cleaning tool built to handle serious shop work without compromise. This six-pack of straight brass brushes is designed for shooters and gunsmiths who need reliable, repeatable performance when scrubbing down firearm parts in solvent. Brass bristles deliver a gentler action than steel while remaining aggressive enough to cut through stubborn grease, oils, and fouling—making them ideal for pre-polish degreasing and general part cleaning without risk of surface damage on softer metals or finished work.
The construction here is no-nonsense: stainless steel stitching runs through the entire handle to lock the bristles in place, so you won't see bristle pull-out even during heavy bench sessions. The handle itself is laminated seven-ply and engineered to resist solvent attack and the scrubbing abuse that comes with daily gunsmith life. These brushes were designed to aircraft-industry mil-spec standards, which means they're overbuilt for firearms cleaning—a useful engineering margin when you're doing detailed work on components worth protecting.
At just under 8 inches overall, the brush is compact enough for controlled work in tight spaces while the bristles stay long enough to reach into corners and recesses. The brass wire configuration makes this set particularly useful if you're working with blued or plated parts where you want cleaning power without the risk of scratching or marring that steel bristles can cause. Six brushes in a pack means you can dedicate one to each job, keep spares on hand, or equip your whole bench.
| Bristle Material | Brass wire |
| Bristle Diameter | 0.005" (0.127mm) |
| Bristle Length | 1-3/8" (3.5cm) |
| Bristle Rows | 3 rows |
| Bristle Width | 3/8" (9.6mm) |
| Overall Length | 7.76" (19.7cm) |
| Handle Construction | Seven-ply laminate |
| Quantity | 6 brushes per pack |
Brass wire delivers softer scrubbing action than steel, making it ideal for blued, plated, or finished parts where you want cleaning power without risk of scratching or marring. Steel wire is slightly harder and suited for aggressive degreasing of bare components. Nylon provides no-scratch cleaning for sensitive surfaces and tight recesses.
Yes. The seven-ply laminated handle is engineered to resist solvent attack, so you can confidently scrub parts in traditional gun solvents, degreasers, and cleaning solutions without the handle degrading or delaminating.
The stitching runs all the way through the handle to lock the bristles in place. This prevents bristle pull-out even during extended or heavy-handed scrubbing, so your brushes stay intact and functional through years of bench work.
That depends on your workflow. Six brushes let you dedicate one to each cleaning task (solvents, specific parts, jobs) and keep a spare. Many gunsmiths and serious shooters stock multiple packs to avoid cross-contamination between jobs or to outfit a full bench setup.
SKU: 197561316 • Weight: 0.3oz
Availability: In Stock
Current Stock: Out of stock
The Brownells Gunsmith Heavy Duty Brush in brass wire is a straightforward cleaning tool built to handle serious shop work without compromise. This six-pack of straight brass brushes is designed for shooters and gunsmiths who need reliable, repeatable performance when scrubbing down firearm parts in solvent. Brass bristles deliver a gentler action than steel while remaining aggressive enough to cut through stubborn grease, oils, and fouling—making them ideal for pre-polish degreasing and general part cleaning without risk of surface damage on softer metals or finished work.
The construction here is no-nonsense: stainless steel stitching runs through the entire handle to lock the bristles in place, so you won't see bristle pull-out even during heavy bench sessions. The handle itself is laminated seven-ply and engineered to resist solvent attack and the scrubbing abuse that comes with daily gunsmith life. These brushes were designed to aircraft-industry mil-spec standards, which means they're overbuilt for firearms cleaning—a useful engineering margin when you're doing detailed work on components worth protecting.
At just under 8 inches overall, the brush is compact enough for controlled work in tight spaces while the bristles stay long enough to reach into corners and recesses. The brass wire configuration makes this set particularly useful if you're working with blued or plated parts where you want cleaning power without the risk of scratching or marring that steel bristles can cause. Six brushes in a pack means you can dedicate one to each job, keep spares on hand, or equip your whole bench.
| Bristle Material | Brass wire |
| Bristle Diameter | 0.005" (0.127mm) |
| Bristle Length | 1-3/8" (3.5cm) |
| Bristle Rows | 3 rows |
| Bristle Width | 3/8" (9.6mm) |
| Overall Length | 7.76" (19.7cm) |
| Handle Construction | Seven-ply laminate |
| Quantity | 6 brushes per pack |
Brass wire delivers softer scrubbing action than steel, making it ideal for blued, plated, or finished parts where you want cleaning power without risk of scratching or marring. Steel wire is slightly harder and suited for aggressive degreasing of bare components. Nylon provides no-scratch cleaning for sensitive surfaces and tight recesses.
Yes. The seven-ply laminated handle is engineered to resist solvent attack, so you can confidently scrub parts in traditional gun solvents, degreasers, and cleaning solutions without the handle degrading or delaminating.
The stitching runs all the way through the handle to lock the bristles in place. This prevents bristle pull-out even during extended or heavy-handed scrubbing, so your brushes stay intact and functional through years of bench work.
That depends on your workflow. Six brushes let you dedicate one to each cleaning task (solvents, specific parts, jobs) and keep a spare. Many gunsmiths and serious shooters stock multiple packs to avoid cross-contamination between jobs or to outfit a full bench setup.
SKU: 197561316 • Weight: 0.3oz