Product Overview
The Allen Company Allen/Ruger Universal HandGun Cleaning Kit Firearm Cleaning Kit is a firearm cleaning kit from Allen Company. At Tar River Arms, we expand the available manufacturer and distributor specifications with practical buying guidance so customers can compare features, confirm compatibility, and choose equipment that fits the intended use.
Because accessory catalogs often compress important fit and configuration details into short distributor fields, the manufacturer part number and the specifications below should be reviewed before purchase.
Key Features and Specifications
- Product Type: Firearm Cleaning Kit
Why These Features Matter
Firearm Cleaning Kit
Knowing exactly what the product is makes it easier to compare the correct features, confirm fit, and avoid buying an accessory that does not solve the intended problem.
How to Choose Firearm Cleaning Supplies
Match brushes, jags, mops, patches, rods, cables, and bore guides to the exact caliber or gauge. Oversized or incorrect tools can damage a bore or become stuck.
Choose chemicals for the fouling and material involved. Carbon, copper, lead, plastic wad residue, old lubricant, and surface rust may require different products.
Confirm compatibility with bluing, polymer, wood, rubber, optics, painted surfaces, Cerakote, nickel, aluminum, and other finishes before applying any chemical.
A complete cleaning system should support safe unloading, bore cleaning, chamber cleaning, lubrication, corrosion protection, and inspection without over-lubrication.
Cleaning Procedure and Chemical Safety
Unload the firearm completely and remove ammunition from the work area before cleaning. Follow the firearm manufacturer’s disassembly instructions.
Use adequate ventilation, eye protection, gloves, and surface protection as directed by the chemical label. Never mix chemicals unless the manufacturer expressly permits it.
Use rods, cables, brushes, and jags in the recommended direction and with the correct bore guide or chamber protection. Avoid damaging the crown or bore.
Remove excess solvent and lubricant before reassembly. Confirm the bore is unobstructed and complete the manufacturer’s function check.
Best For
- Routine firearm maintenance and inspection
- Owners matching tools and chemicals to the exact caliber, gauge, finish, and fouling type
- Range, field, bench, armorer, or gunsmithing workflows appropriate to the product
TRA Take
Cleaning products are not universal. Match the tool to the bore and the chemical to the fouling and finish. More solvent or lubricant is not automatically better.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caliber or gauge is this product for?
The distributor record does not provide a clear caliber or gauge. Confirm the manufacturer part number before use.
Is this a complete cleaning kit?
The catalog classifies this as a firearm cleaning kit. Review the listed contents because kit completeness varies.
Can the chemical be used on every finish?
Not automatically. Review the label and manufacturer guidance for bluing, polymer, wood, rubber, optics, coated surfaces, and nonferrous metals.
Should the firearm be unloaded before cleaning?
Yes. Remove the magazine, open the action, inspect the chamber, and remove ammunition from the cleaning area.
Can cleaning chemicals be mixed?
Do not mix products unless the manufacturer expressly states they are compatible.
How much lubricant should be used?
Use the amount and locations specified by the firearm manufacturer. Excess lubricant can attract debris or migrate into ammunition and other components.
Why does rod direction matter?
Improper rod use can damage the muzzle crown, chamber, bore, or rifling. Follow the firearm and tool manufacturer instructions.
What should be checked before reassembly?
Confirm the bore and chamber are clear, remove excess product, inspect parts, and follow the manufacturer’s reassembly and function-check procedure.
Does this accessory require shipment to an FFL?
Standard non-serialized accessories generally do not require an FFL transfer and can ship directly where legal. Serialized frames or receivers and certain regulated products are exceptions. Destination, age, carrier, chemical, knife, personal-safety, and product-specific restrictions may apply.
What is the manufacturer part number?
The manufacturer part number listed for this product is 27836.
Shipping and Product Restrictions
Standard non-serialized accessories generally ship directly where legal. Some knives, chemicals, aerosols, batteries, personal-safety products, capacity-related items, and other specialized products may be restricted by destination, age, carrier, or local law. Orders are reviewed for applicable shipping restrictions. The purchaser remains responsible for lawful possession and use.
Why Buy From Tar River Arms
- Veteran-Owned Licensed Firearms Dealer
- Secure Online Checkout
- Nationwide Accessory Shipping Where Legal
- Local Pickup Available in Raleigh, North Carolina
- Experienced Product Guidance and Gunsmithing Support
- Product Information Organized Around the Actual Item and Intended Use
Product Identification
Manufacturer Part Number: 27836
UPC: 026509009306
Use these identifiers to distinguish this configuration from similar products in the same manufacturer family.