Sonic cleaning services are sought out because of their effective process. Cleaning takes place in a stainless-steel tank containing a sonic cleaning solution formulated for targeted cleaning tasks. BWU Gunsmithing has taken expert steps in sourcing the best tank capacities and dimensions for a wide range of firearms. We can do both full-size rifles and pistols.  While a broad range of tank dimensions and capacities are available, the cleaning process is the same for all.

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Stripping The Firearm:

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The cleaning of a gun needs to be thorough, so the first step is to strip it down. When stripping a revolver, the hammer is cocked to remove the cylinder assembly and yoke from the frame. The parts are separated, and the side plates removed to ensure that the firearm is cleaned appropriately.

Semi-automatic firearms are broken down into individual parts until all areas can be exposed to the cleaner.  AR uppers can also be cleaned, but we suggest removing any electronic optics or a scope before the cleaning process.  Shotgun barrels can also be brought back to a new state in our sonic cleaner.

​Have an exterior paint job? Our Sonic Cleaning services are available for custom pieces. The heaters allow us to set the cleaning solution temperature to what is recommended by the manufacturer, considering factors such as paint and other upgrades.

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Overview of Sonic Cleaning Steps:

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After your firearm is brought in the process will be completed by Heritage starting with disassembling the firearms according to the manufacturers’ instructions. If we observe loose contaminants, we will remove them with a brush to help preserve the effectiveness of the cleaning solution.  Then we place the components (minus grips and stocks) into the basket. 

When the Sonic Cleaning service is started, we lower the basket into the solution and set the timer for 15 minutes.  At the end of the cycle, we remove the basket and examine the parts. If we believe that your firearm is properly cleaned, we continue by shaking, wipe and allow the parts to dry.

After any residual cleaner is removed, we compressor blow dry all parts and components of the firearm. This reduces the chances of dust particles scratching the surface of any part of your firearm.

We then use a micro lubricating bath in the sonic cleaner to drive out any moisture and lubricate all parts of the firearm.  This is done in the sonic cleaner at temperature for 10 minutes. At this stage, we again inspect every individual part to ensure no carbon is left behind and bring all parts of your firearm back to the best possible functionality. Lubrication is a crucial component in reducing wear on your firearm.

After a firearm has been cleaned, it needs to be appropriately reassembled. The reassembly process is done with care to ensure the various parts of a gun are not damaged. Reassembly is performed in a clean environment to reduce the chances of dust particles being left in the firearm. After the gun is reassembled, the exterior is properly oiled to bring back your firearm’s great finish.

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A firearm that has been cleaned in a sonic bath removes all the oil, grease, and any carbon present. Traditional ways of cleaning firearms have a considerable disadvantage, especially when it comes to the removal of carbon. The sonic cleaning process makes the removal of carbon easier and more accurate.