Correct Screwdriver:

[Craig Budgeon]

Pipecleaners are an excellent utensil to reach in difficult areas.

[Alfred Houde]

You don't need to remove that screw to perform a proper cleaning.

[Bruce P Bruner]

Originally Posted by Alfred Houde

You don't need to remove that screw to perform a proper cleaning.

Yes, I understand the sideplates can be removed with the hammers intact by removing the left plate screw. As of yet I haven’t done that, though I want to. The left hammer lets go with minimal trigger pull, very similar to a target rifle. I imagine a thorough cleaning of the lock may illeviate this. I read somewhere that the hammers should be at full cock before removing the plates. When I muster up enough courage to proceed I will remove the locks. I’m slow but methodical. So far, just slow.

[24 grams]

Which set covers most (if not all) Parker screws and pins?

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Steven Groh

Which set do you recommend?

Brownells is usually considered the best hands down , but they’re also the most expensive . I’ve got some Brownells but a couple years ago someone brought in a large like new set from Wheeler Manufacturing and since it was only $20 it came home with me . Certainly not the best for professional use but just find for my limited needs .

[Grayson Williams]

Dido solvent

[BRDHNTR]

Bruce, we all get a bit slower with age. And not necessarily any wiser. Whatever you do just be careful and take it slow

[Bruce P Bruner]

Originally Posted by allen newell

Bruce, we all get a bit slower with age. And not necessarily any wiser. Whatever you do just be careful and take it slow

Absolutely! I am not a gunsmith, I won’t pretend to be one. Happy clean bores and an oil rag wipe down are my qualifications.