I’ve always been curious, who dislikes his videos? He’s such a nice, gentle man. What could you dislike about his videos??

Hickock45, I have been watching your videos since I was 14. I am now 20 and would like to thank you in nurturing my love for firearms. My favorite videos are your black powder ones, they are so neat! Once again, thank you.

Hickok45 is probably one of the best grandads ever.

I can't say it enough. The single action colt army is probably the most beautifully shaped revolver on the planet. From someone in the U.K who could never truly own one, I am jealous. The sound of cocking the hammer is also beautiful.

Love how you spent 20 minutes cleaning your revolver, being all calm and professional, then in the end you put it away in a sock, wasn't expecting that and got me in stitches.

I think you need to use more Ballistol.

Just like you, I enjoy cleaning my guns. I like how they feel, and how they smell after a good cleaning. It's always nice to review the basics of cleaning, and see how others do it. Thanks Hickok. It's always a pleasure, and I always learn something.

Since becoming a hickok45 subscriber for a long time; I've been school on a variety of firearms and their upkeep. Thank you hickok45 for the education.

Love the old Colt! I'm getting my Tomorrow! Yes, a brand new Colt SAA chambered in .45LC!

What are the odds that this video would show up on my feed! I just acquired a single action revolver from my dad, and boy does it need to be cleaned!

Hickock, I'm probably close to your age (I'm 64), and have been around guns, mostly single action revolvers and lever action rifles, my whole life, both shooting and cleaning them, and want to express my appreation for your videos, and, despite my experience and background, you've taught me a lot. S BIG THANK YOU goes out to you! Would love to meet you one day!

When I was with the Irish Army there was five occasions in which we cleaned our weapons. 01. Daily cleaning. 02. Weekly cleaning. 03. Before firing. 04. After firing 05. When the weapon would be put into storage for a short or a long period of time. When the weapon would be going into storage for short of long periods of time, for instance, when the weapon would be put into storage before being shipped overseas for service in places such as the Lebanon we would be required to clean the weapon as hickok45 has done here. With rifles in particular, when the weapon was fully cleaned, we would run a Pull Through through the rifle barrel a number of times until it appeared to be completely free from any residue of oil or burnt gunpowder. At this point the bore of the rifle would appear to be absolutely spotlessly clean. Next step: While using a funnel that fitted into the bore of the rifle, we would boil out the barrel with about one gallon of boiling water which would sweat the barrel. This was done by placing the muzzle of the rifle into a plastic basin which would seal the muzzle of the rifle somewhat when the rifle muzzle was inverted and placed on the bottom of the said plastic basin while the barrel was being filled with the boiling water. At this point in time the boiling water started to cool off, after which we would lift the muzzle of the rifle from the bottom of the plastic basin to allow the hot water to run freely out the barrel of the rifle and into the plastic basin. This step would be repeated until a whole gallon of boiling water would be ran through the rifle barrel, after which time the rifle would be left to cool off in its own time, possibly overnight. When a clean Pull Through would be pulled through the rifle barrel the next morning, it would come out as black coal from the residue of burnt gunpowder, and or, any other residue such as oil that may have worked its way into the pores of the rifle barrel while firing took place, in other words, anything that would be lodged in the pores of the gunmetal of the rifle barrel would be sweated out of the rifle barrel by the boiling water from the evening before. After several runs with a clean Pull Through to completely clean and dry the rifle barrel, we would then lightly oil the rifle barrel once more with a Pull Through soaked in oil and we would clean, dry and lightly oil any other parts of the rifle that made contact with the boiling water the evening before also. The weapon was then ready to go into storage after it was completely coated with a light film of proper gun oil. That to us was the ultimate cleaning of any small arms in the Irish Army, be it the cleaning of a rifle or a hand held pistol, automatic or otherwise. This cleaning procedure helped to promote a long, reliable service life of any of the above mentioned weaponry.

I love all the free knowledge...Keep is coming....

Am here from Belize to support your channel hickok45. Keep up the good work and season greetings.

I have seen a couple of videos commenting that Ballistol does not preserve metal well. Hickok has pretty much convinced me of the opposite - that Ballistol cleans, lubricates, and preserves very well. It’s also good for cleaning wood, plastic, and bullet wounds. The only problem is that it has a powerful odor, bordering on stink. It leaves an obnoxious smell in my gun vault. Regardless of the eye-watering fumes, I know I’m going to go out and spend $20 and buy a batch of Ballistol, just because of Hickok45.

This is a nice throwback to one of the classic videos.

How can anyone dislike your videos? You (and John) are so helpful and wholesome, I just love seeing a new video🙏🏽

My dad placed a smith model 19 on one of the 1979s wood boxes. Next time he got it out of the safe the tannins or whatever the wood box was stained with rusted the side of the revolver. Sad day to pick up a nice pistol with a rusty barrel and cylinder. Wipe them down and use good gun socks. Makes a big difference in the long run.

A single action is wonderful thing.

John you are a legend in your own time when it comes to firearms The education you give and those great stories to boot Keep them coming

I enjoy cleaning my firearms and I find it relaxing, very relaxing. I'll never understand those folks that don't clean their firearms.

Bought a Colt SAA .45 new last year for the main purpose to passed down to my son one day. Awesome revolver and what a feel it has to hold and shoot. 👍🏻👍🏻

Ballistol reminds me of Christmas because it has a sort of pine or tree scent. Love it

Been watching you since the beginning, love the colt saa my papaw born in 1920s was end of single action era of people that actually carried them he talked of leaving for the war with a 5.5 inch marked wells fargo company with a set of ivory grips with a carved steer head with red ruby eyes he sold this gun to a officer of his for something like a month wages on the way over. He deeply regretted this move later in life but transitioned to double action magnum smith and wessons after returning and they becoming available again in the 50s before he died though I bought him a colt frontier scout 22 as he shot rimfires almost everyday it relite his saa fire. I wish I could show him the collection I have amassed since his passing. The fine carved leather, custom grips and custom loads to go with them and cleaning and pondering on their history are as fun as shooting them to me.

It's funny how everyone does it differently, I think many of us were self taught. When we came home at night, my Dad would always make us clean our guns. (We used to shoot in the woods almost every day.), I don't remember him ever "teaching" us, you learned by watching. Things were better without al of today's distractions. Thanks for the video guys.

great video always loved the old colt single action, would love to see it striped down for a deep clean

Can you please do a detailed breakdown and cleaning of one of these down to the last screw? I love these guns and there are no videos showing that like there are for guns like the 1911.

Purchased my first revolver today, an uberti cattleman, and now I’m watching this after a range trip. Thank you for the tips!

Back in the 60's, Hoppes was all we had.

Just got my first gun, Rough Rider single action. Was raised partially around them, but its my first and this was the first video I found. My family taught me on modern style, not sure if that's the term. So, from the bottom of my heart thank you for an informative video on taking care of pistols like it.

Living in the Northeast, I store all of my guns in those protective treated socks. They really help. Thanks for the video Hickok and John. Thanks for the "Trash talk" John. Be safe guys.

I’m not a gun nut, but I do want to try firing a gun at least once in my lifetime, at a shooting range, especially an older fire arm I definitely wouldn’t mind getting my hands on an old navy colt. It’s really the old classic stuff I’m into.

Excellence in everything thing you do Hickok45! I very much enjoy your channel!

I love your videos brother, I just recently bought a Uberti 1873 cattlemen .357 and your videos have helped so much in how to handle, clean, and unload these single action firearms. God Bless you!

I have been in love with the Colt SAA since I was 17. It is still a goal gun for me down the road, but after your review of the Uberti Cattleman, I finally purchased one! There is just something about the history that makes them stand out from all other pieces of art (yes, art). Big fan of your videos!

You actually got me into firearms, I'll probably have a collection of them when I turn the legal ago to own them. Anyways, thanks hickok!

A total breakdown video would be really special! I saved up for a Colt and a USFA after catching the single action “bug” from your videos. : )

J enjoy watching your videos because of your relax but safe conscious style and of course your marksmanship

Very good article covering the cleaning of a single action revolver. I use the exact same procedure for my Heritage Rough Rider. It's not a Colt but comes apart pretty much the same way.

I would really like to see a Colt single action completely disassembled and gone through, doesn't matter how long the video is. The longer it is the more we can learn about how they work and what to watch for when cleaning them ourselves.

Just got a single 6 convertible and now I got the bug. Next on the list a vaquero. Would love to see a second video doing a detailed take down cleaning. Thanks for the video!

A fellow SASS shooter/gunsmith showed me a paragraph in an old Colt book. It stated that the sights on SAA’s from 1873 to around 1920 were regulated to 100 yards for engaging targets during the Indian wars. This was true with All barrel lengths that accounted for them shooting high.

Nothing like an easy paced instructional from the calm handler of fine firearms. It’s like, hey, git some coffee and let’s chat while I do this little chore. No hurry,no rush. Thanks sir.

As usual, a great vid. One additional tool I use extensively is a thin kabob stick, the kind you get 100 of for 79 cents at the supermarket. Put a patch over the sharp point and even the smallest slots and corners will come clean. You can use it naked to scrape out hardened crud from the tightest places, and since it's bamboo it's totally non-invasive to the finish and the metal.

Well done Hickok love the video you and John is a example of father and son bonding doing what you guys love most

This came at the right time I'll be 21 in March getting a Ruger Vaquero as my first handgun. Been watching for years thanks Hickok

Thank You. I'll send this to my friends who are new to the shooting world.

I have my girlfriend dab a little Hoppe's #9 behind each ear when we go out on the town.......

This is so soothing...

Those gun restoration videos are good too. Rusted solid, brought back new.

Just got my first Single Action (Heritage Rough Rider) last weekend... Perfect timing!

Hickok45 thank you for your videos I just got my very first handgun and it is a revolver thank you for posting this amazing video and every single video you've ever posted and will post in the future because your videos are very helpful you are a gentleman your explanations are great you're very informative thank you for all of this amazing knowledge you have provided for not just myself but people just starting out or people that have been collecting for years thank you sir for all of your knowledge you have provided for gun collectors

Thank you sir for walking us through cleaning a single action army!! I learned a lot today.

Listening to you talk about cleaning guns sounds just like my Dad telling me how to clean guns when I was a kid...and I'm 67!

A man after my own heart ❤️, I clean my revolver after every use 👍. Love those revolvers 😘.

Anytime a new video with a Colt saa comes out I get butterflies

Watching this is like watching myself. I clean my weapon in the exact manner for 60 years, right down to the Ballistol. Every time I shoot, I clean my weapon. And tightening of the screws too! There are 10 exposed screws on a SAA with 1 piece grips and 11 with 2 piece grips. And they WILL get loose. And I use Ballistol on minor cuts and scratches too. Was used in WWI and WWII by the German medical corps. Amazing product.

Thanks for your instructional video. I have a 51 year old Ruger my daddy gave me 49 years ago.

I love videos like this, and to be honest with you if the video was 2 hrs long for a full strip down I'd still watch it all. After all people who really care for their antique guns like you and myself want them to be around long after we shuffle off this planet. And I like yourself get just as much joy from cleaning and looking after them as I do from shooting them after all gun ownership weather it be an antique or a modern day gun is a privilege.

I would definitely like to see you take one down completely. Thanks for everything Hickok45.

I like these disassembly and cleaning videos. Learning.

Hickok45 that is the same way, that I clean my Dads Ruger New Vaquero 357 magnum Stainless Steel. Thanks for the knowledge and if l am cleaning my Dads gun the right way. Another great review

Love, love, love SA guns, thanks! I've enjoyed my Ruger New Bearcat for decades, and in the not-too-distant future I'd like to increase my SA collection...the Shopkeeper, Vaquero, and one or more of the great Uberti replica pieces are on the short list. Until then, I get a kick out of seeing you use these fun firearms in the meanwhile...much appreciation for helping me enjoy them vicariously.

After going through my garage I found an old rusty revolver in the toolbox my grandpa gave me after putting it in vinegar i find out it’s a September 19 1871 colt

Love these gun-care videos. Very useful for us at home!

that Colt sounds like a good one! Action sounds crisp. I picked one up at auction not too long ago (who DOESN'T want a Colt???). The action could use a bit of help, but I'm measuring the springs and I intend refresh them with as close to exact replacements as possible. I agree with your philosophy of 'touch then wipe'. I don't touch any of my firearms with my hands without wiping them down with a silicone rag. They always go back in the safe with just a smidge of slick on them... Great video, as usual. Keep em coming.

i have one of these. it is the uberti remake, and i have been looking for a really good and reliable video on how to clean it. thanks for sharing!

I’ve always wondered why so many have questions about cleaning. Solvent, oil OR any CLP. Worn out toothbrush, paper towels, rag, bore brush or bore snake. Apply. Brush. Remove. Apply oil. Wipe with rag. Done. Applies to almost every gun ever made.

Thank you very much wild Bill you’re the best. I had to type it in three times before it would show

Good timing video. Have been looking at black powder revolvers. Thank you both for your excellent service to the community.

Great video. I learned a lot about single action care and proper cleaning. Great choice of guns to demo. I love the Colt 1907. Thank you, sir, for your "brilliant insight".

Always enjoy hickok 45 videos. Smart man. Keep -up the good work. Thanks for sharing your smarts abut shootin and guns in general.

Glad to see you taking care of it, soooooo many people don’t!

Thanks for sharing John. I clean my firearms te same way as you, take time, use lots of ballisol and patches.

Hickok45 would love to see a full break drown and cleaning on a single action revolver, all your videos are informative and useful.

I love the Waltons reference! That show has transcended generations.

Just bought my first SAA and I can't wait to get it on the range!

Wow I went back and watched some of your old cleaning vids today what a coincidence

Great video! Can't wait for the full cleaning video!!!

Thank you, I own a Heritage Rough Rider, basically your gun. I only cleaned it dry with q tips, been looking for a video how to properly clean AND what to use. God bless you, Gun Grandpa

If using Black powder , I found Windex with vinegar cleans the gunk out quick and well. Then oil and no muss no fuss, been doing that for 10 years and no problem.

Enjoyable video as always. Thanks, Hickok! I live in Colorado, where it's mercifully dry. The rag near the safe really isn't necessary out here, but I will employ that method in the future regardless. None of my guns are half as desirable as that SA, but I value them all highly and strive to maintain them effectively nonetheless. Not really a 'new shooter' anymore, but this gentleman still elucidates me regularly about nearly every aspect of gun culture. Might even have to take a break from CLP and try Ballistol...

Suddenly while I was watching I almost could smell the Balliston.

Watching from Iuka , Mississippi,love your vids

A total breakdown and cleaning would be neat indeed !

This video (and channel) is a beautiful example of American gun culture. Imagine the huge positive impact we could all have if we came together to raise awareness of mental health and depression issues (diagnosed or not). America looses so many to suicide. If all gun owners took a minute to call an old friend, call their mother, invest a few minutes in a real conversation with a coworker, that would be huge. If we take away the stigma bit by bit, more people will seek help for themselves. The firearm community is effected in a major way- about 50% of all suicides utilize a firearm. That means a lot of us firearm owners might not be well. It should be pointed out that an overwhelming majority of guns are used safely and happily and peacefully. It's ok to not be feeling your best, it happens all the time. Did you know that middle age white men have the highest rate of suicide of any group? Just knowing there's a community of people out there who care about you, maybe enjoy the same awesome hobby as you, can make a real difference (I think it's safe to say for all the long-time hickock45 viewers- we want the best mental health for each other and our families). Sorry Hickock, I hope I'm not pontificating! You've got a great message of your own, and you've built your platform well.

Three part tear down. Part one the tear down. Part two the cleaning. Part three the rebuild

Heard it in the sermon today.. there are -always- a percentage of folks that will

Keep the inside of your gun safe dry...use DAMP-RID or recycled desiccant packs. Especially important if you live somewhere humid or don’t have air conditioning. That’s important for ammunition storage as well.

Well since you asked, I have been using scrubbing bubbles for the last several years to clean the carbon and dirt out of my guns. New and old alike. It doesn’t seem to hurt any of the wood, or polymers. It does strip dirt right out though. I use it for Black Powder and modern cartridge guns alike. Just soak, scrub and rinse. Sometimes it takes a couple cycles but it works very well. In fact there’s even a rebranded scrubbing bubbles on the market for gun cleaning at a much higher price. Just oil after you dry it.

Good video! I use Remoil, the same way. I rusted up a 1911 one time, never again!

"Hopefully you can tell this firearm is not dirty, it's just old." It's downright beautiful is what it is!

When I cleaned my Ruger Vacaros and my Colt SAA... from the custom shop... I used nitro solvent spray and had great results with it... I really miss the life of the shooting sport... good times for all.... haha 😄 🤣 😂.

Man you cost alot of money! You got me hooks on single action cowboy shooting. Thanks ;)

I'm a little surprised that you didn't mention it being December 7, Pearl Harbor Day, the beginning of WW 2 for us (US).Very informative video as usual, with great videography.

Hey hickok I have seen every single cleaning video and has helped me so much for all the guns I have from revolver to AR to handgun, now the last thing I would like is if you could do a cleaning video for a 12 gauge! 😮 a maverick 88 or any Mossberg!! I learn so much from ur explanations! Thanks!!

I had a .25 cal Beretta that rusted on me thinking back the reason it rusted was because I got it out daily for a few weeks and didn't wipe my finger prints off thanks for mentioning that I'll definitely make sure my firearms are clean before putting them away in the future

Hot damn, earliest I've gotten to a new vid!

Very instructive. Love your tutorials .

I only clean the barrel of my hunting rifle once a year after hunting season now I do keep it well oiled. I have just found that when I am hunting it keeps my barrel seasoned I used to clean it everytime I took it out but I found that they shoot better for me when fouled