Muzzle protector for cleaning rod.

[Glock21user]

Not a big deal overall but I made this at work to protect the crown and muzzle of some of my guns.
My 3/8 steel range/cleaning rod can't damage anything now.
I get it isn't a huge fancy job with intricate details I had to machine but it definitely does its job.
Now to knurl the shoulder and not lose it somewhere.

 

[mooman76]

Looks better than factory to me.

 

[Glock21user]

Thank you very much.

 

[Grenadier1758]

With a sliding fit to your rod, a T handle on one end and a jag on the other, your bore protector won't gat lost.

 

[firestick]

Very nicely done. A little knurling and it will be 1st class all the way!

 

[Pete G]

Very nicely done. A little knurling and it will be 1st class all the way!

....and sellable.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Good job and you did it yerself.

 

[Billy Boy]

Muzzle protector is a good idea regardless of what material your ramrod is made of. Very nice job. Hardened steel is probably the least harmful to soft ML steels because hard grit can’t imbed itself into the rod turning it into an abrasive lap

 

[hanshi]

That bore protector looks like an artist's conception of one. Looking very good!

 

[Glock21user]

To one and all I say thank you from the depths of my heart.
Your words are very kind even though my small project couldn't hold a match to the work I have seen on here you have still come out to make positive comments, thank you.
Ron

 

[ADK Bigfoot]

Very nice. I'll take two, please.

ADK Bigfoot

 

[RB POWELL]

Not a big deal overall but I made this at work to protect the crown and muzzle of some of my guns.
My 3/8 steel range/cleaning rod can't damage anything now.
I get it isn't a huge fancy job with intricate details I had to machine but it definitely does its job.
Now to knurl the shoulder and not lose it somewhere.

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Very nice. Too bad I, or many others don't have a lathe.

 

[toot]

neato!

 

[GriscomRun]

Well now.... Glockster. i would like 2 as well.

 

[Glock21user]

If I decide to make them I will let folks know and we will go from there.
I will post a photo or two later I made a running design change that to my way of thinking made it better.

 

[ZUG]

Nice lathe work -- it will do the job with the knurling or not - should be interesting how you do the knurling now that you parted it off the rest of the parent metal .

 

[Glock21user]

Nice lathe work -- it will do the job with the knurling or not - should be interesting how you do the knurling now that you parted it off the rest of the parent metal .

Since my employer does not have a knurling tool but I do at home my plan is to run a piece of 3/8 stainless through that is threaded and snug down 2 rubber coated steel washers run it with my live center for support then knurl.gently.
More work for myself in the end but literally this started out as just an idea with no real print to follow while at work talking with another muzzleloader friend I work with.
An hour later I had this part.

 

[Glock21user]

I put a small step on the bottom to hold it centered. Even at angles the weapon would never see during use it stays put.
Now no matter the circumstances I know it is centered and cannot let any rod cause damage.
I have found on the steel rack at home a 3/8 piece of high polish mild steel I use for air cylinder piston rod that will most likely be what I turn into a good usable range and cleaning rod.
Not historically correct but then again nor am I.

 

[ZUG]

Look like a grenade launcher on that long rifle . As you know knurling puts a LOT of side pressure on the work piece even light passes. Good luck - you can do it

 

[Glock21user]

Look like a grenade launcher on that long rifle . As you know knurling puts a LOT of side pressure on the work piece even light passes. Good luck - you can do it

I do believe that could be an issue but i will try.
If I keep the collet end and live center end close as possible it just may work.