22Sparrow (aluminum)

Because of the way the 22Sparrow can be disassembled, it has the unique ability to be cleaned after light and/or heavy use in order to prolong the life and effectiveness of the suppressor. Suppressors that cannot be disassembled have substantial lead, carbon, and other buildup that eventually renders these types of suppressors useless. The traditional sealed silencer design made by our competitors has a tendency to trap excess moisture and debris that may cause those silencers to be less effective and wear out more quickly than the 22Sparrow technology.

Although the 22Sparrow can be easily disassembled for cleaning, we recommend the suppressor is cleaned after every 1000th round. Failure to clean the 22Sparrow after 1000 rounds could result in difficult disassembly. We also recommend that any time the suppressor is disassembled after use, it should be cleaned before reassembly. After the lead and carbon builds up on the inner walls of the half tubes, it is difficult to reassemble because debris will interfere with the tight and proper fit of the half tubes.

The 22Sparrow can be disassembled and cleaned using a light abrasive brush, wooden scraping tools, and hydrocarbon-based solvents such as WD-40 and certain mineral spirits and/or lacquer thinners. NEVER use steel or copper brushes or pads to clean the 22Sparrow as you may scratch and/or remove the anodized coating. For best results, use plastic or aluminum brushes and wooden scraping tools with only light pressure being applied. Clean (as noted herein) and dry all components of the suppressor and assemble completely before use.

22Sparrow (stainless steel)

Because of the way the 22Sparrow can be disassembled, it has the unique ability to be cleaned after light and/or heavy use in order to prolong the life and effectiveness of the suppressor. Suppressors that cannot be disassembled have substantial lead, carbon and other buildup that eventually renders these suppressor useless. The traditional sealed silencer design made by our competitors has a tendency to trap excess moisture and debris that may cause those silencers to be less effective and wear out more quickly than the 22Sparrow technology.

Frequency

The 22Sparrow can be easily disassembled for cleaning and we recommend the suppressor is cleaned after every 1000th round. Failure to clean the 22Sparrow after 1000 rounds could result in difficult disassembly, We also recommend that any time the suppressor is disassembled after use it should be cleaned before reassembly. After the lead and carbon builds up on the inner walls of the half tubes it is difficult to reassemble because debris will interfere with the tight and proper fit of the half tubes.

Chemical and Solvent Resistant

The original 22Sparrow was made from aerospace grade aluminum which made your choice of cleaning agents slim. The new, completely stainless steel 22Sparrow can be disassembled and cleaned using solvents, ultra sonic tanks, light abrasive media/soda blasting or certain chemical dips. The use of abrasive pads, or wire brushes are acceptable as well but you should test it on a small, inconspicuous area to make sure there is no scratching to the metal finish. Clean, as noted herein, and dry all components of the suppressor and assemble completely before use. Please note that harsh solvents and chemical dips are toxic and can cause bodily harm. Please use proper protection, read all warning labels and dispose of materials in the proper way.

Osprey Pistol Suppressors

Because the Osprey has such a substantial amount of internal volume, there is no need to regularly clean the baffles. When you do want to clean the baffles, soak the silencer in a hydrocarbon-based solvent such as WD-40 and certain mineral spirits and/or lacquer thinners. Then, remove the Osprey and blow out the internals with pressurized air, shake out all the liquid, and let dry.

The Nielsen device, or booster, should be regularly cleaned. Remove the booster and disassemble all the parts (refer to the “booster disassembly” section). Using an abrasive brush and/or a Scotch-Brite pad and solvent, scrub the components free of the carbon buildup. When finished, apply white lithium grease to the O-ring inside the spring retainer, assemble the booster and install into the back of the Osprey. NOTE: Do not use sandpaper to clean the booster as it may ruin the precision finish and may cause malfunction.