Product FAQs

When it comes to choosing the best Solvent Trap for your .30 Cal Firearm, it comes down to personal preference. Some preferential questions to answer yourself may be: Is trapping solvent a primary goal? Do you also want a solution for cleaning supply storage during transport?

On the topic of preference, It is important to know that If the thread pitch of a given solvent trap matches your 30 Cal firearm, then it will work for cleaning this firearm.

The most commonly purchased solvent traps for .30 Cal setups, as well as many other calibers, are our Grade 5 Titanium and 304 Stainless Steel models… This is again a preferential choice many customers make, with one of the primary reported factors of this choice being these aforementioned metal’s anti-corrosive properties.

Furthermore, these higher grade metals may weight more than aluminum, but the mitigating factors extend to these metals being less susceptible to dings and scratches, and the material can help reduce wear-and-tear regards to consistent threading-on and off. All of these options would use a 5/8×24″ Thread Mount for this setup, and we have 7075 aluminum models as well.

• Grade 5 Titanium 1.57″ OD Adaptive Solvent Trap™ Kit (additional storage capability during transport)
• 304 Stainless Steel 1.57″ OD Adaptive Solvent Trap Kit (additional storage capability during transport)
• 7” Grade 5 Titanium 1.45”OD Tube Kit with 9 Stainless Steel Storage Cups

Titanium is more corrosion resistant than aluminum and other metals, but if it helps, our aluminum kits are Aircraft Grade. Therefore, titanium is a more expensive option due to the materials, but the best bang for your buck. Titanium solvent trap kits may also assist as a misfire risk reduction device during transport.

Please note: Solvent Trap Co. does not claim responsibility for the use of a solvent trap as a misfire risk reduction device, and makes no guarantees that risk of injury or property damage will not occur in the event of a misfire. However, larger caliber firearms would require stronger metals if used in this capacity. Please review our cleaning manual/instructions on all product pages. Firearms should never be loaded while a solvent trap is attached.

Attention AK47, AK74, Yugo Owners: Some firearms, such as AK47s and the like, use an M14x1 LH Eurometric Thread Pattern and we do not have any direct thread mount options for this thread pitch. Eventually, Solvent Trap Co. will offer 5/8×24″ Male to M14x1 LH Female Thread Adapters, but currently these adapters must be sourced externally in order to adapt to Solvent Trap Co. kits. Please note, if you do purchase the adapter mentioned above, be sure to select 5/8×24″ as your thread mount of choice when purchasing titanium kits. For more thread pitch information, please visit our Thread Pitch Guide.

SolventTrap.US is unable to provide specific recommendations because if the thread pitch of a solvent trap matches your firearm’s barrel pitch, then it will work for cleaning your .22lr. What may help in making your .22lr buying decision is for us to provide the most commonly purchased solvent traps by customers who have communicated to us through surveys and other means, they own a .22lr:    7” Aluminum 1.45” OD Solvent Trap Kit and our 6″ or 7″ Aluminum 1.05″ OD Solvent Trap Tube Kit .

You will need to use the 1/2×28” thread mount to attach it prior to cleaning your .22lr. If you want a more durable solvent trap with anti-corrosive properties, then the 7” GR5 Titanium 1.45″ OD Solvent Trap Tube Kit is also an option, but be sure to select the option that includes the 1/2×28″ size thread mount.

As mentioned in the preceding FAQ question “What’s the Best Solvent Trap to Clean My .22lr?”, SolventTrap.US is unable to provide recommendations, because any solvent trap that is able to thread to a firearm can be used like any other type of solvent trap to clean the firearm it is being threaded to.

On that note, the most frequently purchased solvent traps for either a .17 HMR or .22 LR would be our 7” Aircraft Grade Aluminum 1.45” OD Solvent Trap, which includes two of the most common thread mount sizes. However, you would want to use the 1/2×28” thread mount so you may attach it to your barrel prior to cleaning either of these calibers.

If you’re looking for a more durable option with benefits to wear-and-tear and anti-corrosive properties, we have our 7” Grade 5 Titanium Solvent Trap Tube Kit. This is a popular option that allows you to choose a 1/2×28” thread mount.

Generally, customers tend to purchase our 6″ or 7″ Aluminum Solvent Trap Tube Kits (1.05″ OD). However, any solvent trap with a 1/2×28″ thread mount will work for cleaning a .22lr or .17hmr.

Any of our solvent traps can be used to clean various calibers, whether they be .308, .22, 9mm, 45 ACP or .223/5.56 NATO. If the thread pitch matches your firearm, then it will work for cleaning your firearm. More often than not, it comes down to style and material preference.

Generally, larger calibers like a 308 uses more solvent during cleaning than other firearms such as a .223/5.56 NATO, which means increased possibility of corrosion. Although our Billet Aluminum 7075 Aluminum Kits are all Type III Hard Coat Anodized, our Titanium is more preferred when it comes down to anti-corrosion properties and stronger threads to reduce wear and tear each time you clean your firearm.

Some customer may use solvent traps products for transport purposes and to transport your firearm safely while a solvent trap is connected. Titanium not only serves as a better solution to minimize damage such as surface scratches and dents, but may also provider better protection if the owner is traveling from one place to another.  Titanium is much stronger than anodized aluminum, and has a polished finish. Grade 5 titanium has better anti-corrosive metals while also being lighter than steel.

Den Disclaimer: Solvent Trap Co. sells cleaning products and recognizes ancillary uses of its kits, such as using a solvent trap to transport cleaning related solvents, cloths, etc., and also in regards to using a solvent trap as an MRRS Misfire Risk Reduction System. With this said, Solvent Trap Co., Inc. makes no claims or guarantees that our solvent traps will eliminate risks of damage, injury or death if accidental misfire when and/or if used as an MRRS system.

We get this question quite a bit. First and foremost, SolventTrap.US has a select amount of Muzzle Extension Devices but currently we do not offer Quick Detach Adapters. We do understand the need for streamlined AR Platform cleaning though! With hat being said, many of our solvent trap kits have standardized thread pitches of 1.375-24 TPI and most of these kits also come with a 1.1875-24 (Female) to 1.375-24 (Male) TPI Adapter.

Therefore, this kit may work with a Quick Detach setup for streamined cleaning via the attachment to the correct muzzle brake, but SolventTrap.US can and will not be able to provide advice or recommendations on third-party products – it is up to the customer to make these choices.

Disclaimer: Some of our solvent trap kits are direct thread kits only. It is important to thoroughly read the product details and other information on each product page prior to making your purchase.

No. Our 7” Aluminum or Titanium 1.45” OD Tube with Stainless Steel Storage Cups Kits are not D or B Cell Kits. D Cell Kits normally have Outer Diameters of around 1.5” and Inner Diameters of around 1.3”, while B Cell Kits have Outer Diameters of around 1.3″ and Inner Diameters of about 1.15”. Furthermore, D and B Cell kits tend to have standardized and American thread pitches (i.e. 1.1875-24 TPI | 1.375-24 TPI).

The kit in question has a 1.45” Outer Diameter and 1.25” Inner Diameters, as well as an M34x1.25mm Eurometric Thread Pitch.

**SolventTrap.US has received many requests by customers who have purchased or would like to purchase this kit, but also need a standardized thread pitch option for streamlined cleaning needs, such as using a quick detach setup to avoid being required to remove their AR-15/AR-10 flash hider prior to every cleaning session. Because of this, SolventTrap.US now offers the M34x1.25 (Male) to 1.1875-24 TPI (Female) Adapter that converts this kit’s tube thread pitch into 1.1875-24 TPI (Standardized).

Any of our solvent traps can be used to clean various calibers. If the thread pitch matches your firearm, then it will work for cleaning your firearm. More often than not, it comes down to style and material preference.

This will be purely based on preference and also on the size of the solvent trap being used to clean the rifle in question. Assuming you are using our 10” Aluminum 1.75”OD Solvent Trap Tube kit (includes 9 Stainless Steel Cups), using the spacer plus 4 to 6 cups should be optimal. This kit includes both a 1/2×28″ and 5/8×24″ thread mount.

As you jam your cleaning rod through your rifles ejection port area (after applying your chosen cleaning solvent) your rod will go down your barrel and into your solvent trap. You may not want to use all of the storage cups as this will leave a little extra room for the cups to have some motion and for the solvent to collect and flow around the side of the storage cups.

We recommend playing with the amount of cups you use during the cleaning process to get the best and most comfortable setup that works for you.

The 7″ GR5 Titanium 1.45″ Tube and GR5 Titanium (AST) Adaptive Solvent Trap are two completely different kits with unique differences.

The GR5 Titanium 1.45″ Tube has a m34x1.25 thread pitch (euro-metric) and the GR5 Titanium 1.57″ OD AST Kit has a 1.375×24″ thread pitch (more standardized). Therefore, the only muzzle extension available for the 7” GR5 Titanium Tube Kit to support the cleaning process (video on homepage) for firearms with guide rod issues is the M34 Booster Muzzle Extension. There is nothing else available on the market to adapt to this rare euro-metric pitch.

Because the GR5 Titanium 1.57”OD AST Kit has a more standardized thread pitch (1.375×24 TPI – 1.375×24”), there are many items on the market that may adapt it to support cleaning processes. Additionally, the GR5 Titanium 1.57”OD AST Kit can be purchased with the optional 1.375×24”(male) to 1.1875×24”|1-3/16×24”(female) TPI adapter to adapt to muzzle devices such as our ADV1 and ADV2 Booster Muzzle Extension Kits to support the pistol cleaning process for those with guide rod issues.

The GR5 Titanium 1.57”OD AST Kit also allows for additional storage space and ability to create storage compartments.

For a .223 the 7” titanium tube with stainless cups with 1/2×28 thread mount is a popular option, if you want to do a direct thread setup.

Billet is similar to the term Milled, meaning the solvent trap kit is built from a single block of 7075 Aircraft Grade Aluminum. Conversely, if something is not Billet or Milled, then it is most likely Forged.

This is a very common question and the short answer is yes, you can use the 1.57” Billet Aluminum Cups, Tubes, End Caps or Thread Mounts on the Titanium and visa versa.

If you are threading Titanium to  Aluminum, thread the parts together carefully, otherwise the hardness of the GR5 Titanium parts can cause unnecessary wear and finish removal of the 1.57” Billet Aluminum Adaptive Solvent Trap Kit.

We get this question quite a bit! These details are included in each of the 1.57″OD product specs and description areas, but we understand that there’s a lot of information to consider.

All of the 1.57″OD Adaptive Solvent Trap Kits have a 1.375-24 TPI or Thread Pitch. This thread pitch does not only apply to the tube and thread mount, but to the sealed end cap and each of the storage cups on each of the aforementioned kits, respectively.

Pressed Stainless Steel Cups: Depending on the amount and type of ammo used (i.e. brass or steel) since the last cleaning – It may require cleaning rods, brushes and tools to be plunged more drastically to free up the debris. These pressed stainless steel storage cups are not the same as the CNC machined storage cups, but still hold up to heavier cleaning. If you leave these cups sitting around, and accidently drop something heavy on these thinner stainless steel storage cups, they could potentially end up dented. This may prevent usage while cleaning or storing back into the tube for transport.

CNC Machined Storage Cups: This is why we have more durable kits available with CNC Machined storage cups. They are simply stronger due to a higher quality build. You do not have to worry about dropping something heavy on them and denting them, or future replacements. They also stack easier if you keep a few of them aside during your session. The lighter and thinner pressed stainless steel cups can be easily knocked over. If you clean your firearm in your garage (or even a den!), they are less likely to be lost, roll under a mounted work bench, or something heavy that you really have no desire of moving.

At this time, we do not have solvent parts available for purchase on our website but we hope to in the future!

This is a very common question and there are many brands, types and models out there. Solvent Trap Co. does not test products that are sold by other companies, but we do have an entire line of Adaptive Solvent Traps with industry standard thread pitches. Our 1.57 OD Adaptive Solvent Traps all come with an industry standard 1.375-24 thread pitch (sealed end cap and tube thread). These kits will adapt to our optional 1.375-24 TPI (Male) to 1.1875-24 TPI (Female) Adapter.

Solvent Trap Co., Inc will not be able to go into detail regarding which third-party company products work with our kits. We recommend sourcing adaptability using the industry standard thread pitches mentioned above!

This is a very common question and a fairly straightforward one for us to respond too. Depending on the firearm that you are intending on cleaning using an Solvent Trap Co. Solvent Trap, may require you to establish a few things first: 1.) You must establish if the type, make and/or model has a threaded barrel at all and 2.) If it is equipped with a thread, you must determine what the thread pitch is.

Is it threaded?

AR Style Platforms, such as AR-10s and AR-15s, along with AK Platforms, such as AK-74s and AK-47s, all come equipped with threaded barrels. Therefore, with a few tools you are able to remove the thread protector which is normally a flash hider, then proceed by replacing the exposed thread with the solvent trap of your choice. Once complete with a cleaning session, you will then be able to replace the exposed thread with the flash hider or thread protector. For those interested in streamlined cleaning that does not require the constant removal of the item that serves as the default thread protector which can stream line the cleaning process.

Pistol threading is very easy to ascertain whether they are threaded or not. Whether it be a Glock, Sig, HK, or other brand, if you do not see the thread protruding from the front of the pistols’ muzzle (i.e. the barrel is flush or close to it, and ends where the front part of the slide ends), then it is simply not threaded and a threaded barrel will need to be purchased for that specific firearm. If the pistol is threaded, then there will be a threaded portion protruding a fair amount from where the slide ends. This is up to the user to determine as most brands handle factory threaded barrel offerings differently. For example, Sig Sauer offers factory threaded barrels, they offer pistols without threaded barrels and even have multiple lines of their own threaded barrels. Glock on the other hand, ceased production of factory threaded barrels years back with the exception of certain exclusive offerings available from certain distributors (i.e. Lipsey’s and Davidson’s have offered threaded Glock models that were specifically made and branded for said distributors).

*Note: If you desire to use an Solvent Trap Co. Cleaning Kit for firearms cleaning and your firearm does not come equipped with a threaded barrel, you must purchase one in order for any of our kits to attach to the firearm. Solvent Trap Co. does not supply these items and due to product liability, can not communicate on any external company products. 

Mine is threaded, but how do I know what the thread pitch is?

Solvent Trap Co. provides as many resources as possible to assist its customers in finding the best cleaning solution for their firearms; This is specifically why we have provided our Thread Pitch Guide. There is one thing that we recommend customers determine though, prior to moving forward with a solvent trap purchase. Most threaded barrels will correspond with our Thread Pitch Guide, but in light of metric vs US Standard threads, there are sometimes more than one pitch that a barrel may be threaded in. For example, Sig Sauer barrels and other European firearms used to be threaded metrically. Therefore, rather than a 9mm having a 1/2 x 28″ thread pitch, it would be a 13.5×1 LH (Left Hand Rotation) metric thread pitch. In the same manner, a .45 ACP would have a 16×1 LH metric thread pitch, rather than a .578 x 28″ thread pitch. Many of these metric threads are phasing to US Standardized pitches, but in light of the various aftermarket variations and even factory variations, it is the customer’s responsibility to determine these characteristics.