Customer Reviews

Otis Elite Cleaning System with Optics and DVD

5 star:		(27)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

This is the best firearm cleaning kit I have ever used. I use it for pistols, rifles (including AR-15 carbines), and shotguns.

When getting started, the video is useful; but they recommend pulling each patch up to 6 times and I've found that is too much. I generally pull each patch 3 times and I use 2 patches for each gun. Also, the larger patches claim to be 'all-caliber'; but stick to the smaller patches for .22 and smaller bores - or you'll run into all kinds of problems:).

Although this will get you started, you will need to buy new cleaning patches (I buy cases of 1K) and also new bore brushes as the ones in the kit wear out.

The only thing that I wasn't overly impressed with was the lense cleaning kit. Fortunately, cleaning lenses is fairly easy and I've never felt like a dedicated kit was required.

I never used the oil that comes with the kit since I prefer Slip2000 EWL lube; but it is available if you want to use Otis brand CLP...

I like to keep this larger kit at my workbench where I do my major gun cleaning and then I keep one of the smaller pouches in my range bag.

If you're looking for a good cleaning kit that will cover just about everything, then I suspect this is the kit for you.

First the good. The kit I received arrived in a very timely manner and the item matches the description and photos completely. I found the items in the kit to be of good quality and the bag also seemed well made. I suspect this kit will provide years of service.

The not so good. Several folks have pointed out that this kit is overpriced. Personally I suspect if you went and purchased all the items in this kit it would cost approximately what the sale price was. However, I wonder if anyone would ever actual purchase all these items individually. The truth of the matter is this kit contains several items that I will most likely never utilize such as bore brushes for calibers I do not own. I suppose if you had a very extensive collection you might need all these items, but wouldn't you already have some of them?

At the end of the day this is a good quality kit that matches the description. However, to me it seems like it is designed for a person that I doubt exists - someone with a very extensive gun collection that does not own any cleaning supplies.

I had debated for several months about whether I wanted to give the Otis kit(s) a try. However the fact that I have recently acquired several rifles that can't be cleaned easily from the breech using a conventional rod, combined with the $15 rebate, convinced me to go ahead and pull the trigger.

I love the kit itself. I've been shooting for over 39 years, and my cleaning supplies have become a hodge-podge of accumulated parts. Still and all, I never seemed to have exactly what I needed when I needed it. That's all solved by the Otis Elite - it has just about everything!

Sure, there are some things I don't need right this minute, like a 28 gauge shotgun brush, but if and when I do need it, I have it. I like the cable concept, and after I was able to clean my Colt M4-.22 carbine from the breech using the included special short .22 brush, I was convinced.

The only thing I don't like - and I'm not even deducting a star for it - is the nylon kit-bag. They tried to design it well, but it's awkward and difficult to use. Frankly, being that this kit is kind of tailored toward an armorer, I fail to see the need for having a soft kit bag to carry into the field. I decided to abandon the bag and consolidate all my supplies into one container, and a three-tray Plano tacklebox worked perfectly. See my pictures I've uploaded above for how I arranged things.

Oh - and the icing on the cake - the Otis kit is made in the United States.

While this kit is a bit on the pricey side it is very comprehensive. Since I have an extensive collection of firearms this kit comes in very handy. If you have a diverse firearm collection this is a good fit for you. If you have a small collection, look to a smaller kit or you will find you spent on many items you do not need.

This is the one to buy if your serious about your firearms folks!

I've used about every cleaning kit available over the years, but this one gives me no reason to try another. Everything needed to clean any and every conventional pistol and rifle caliber is included. Best of all it's designed to be used breach to muzzle which is what the pro's do for improved accuracy! The convenient folding satchel has everything setup for easy access as well. I would absolutely recommend this product to anyone interested in keeping thier arms well mantained! Great job Otis!!!!

This is a very large kit. Each bore size brush is in it's own tube and it is for all size weapons. That being said if you only own one or two firearms then this would be overkill and a waste of money. It is well made the DVD is a waste of space. It should come with better written instructions. One thing I don't really care for is the case as it is soft and some of the items are just tossed in an open side pocket. The items themselves are high quality but it lacks cleaning fluid. For this price they need a better case, instructions and great cleaning fluid.

I recommend this for those with a lot of different size firearms otherwise go with a smaller kit.

this is a great kit for some light cleaning after a short range trip. it has everything you need. if you are the kind of person who cleans your firearms right when you come home from a day at the range. this is for you. for the guy who does not get to cleaning right away and lets carbon build up you may want to get some rods for some heavy cleaning instead

I own a large array of guns, and this kit has everything I could have asked for. There are brushes for pretty much any caliber imaginable. True, this kit has more stuff than I technically need, but whenever a friend of mine asks for help with his gun or rifle, I don't even have to ask what kind it is, I just tell him to bring it right over. Additionally, everything here is superior quality to generic stuff I've used from local stores. The brushes especially set this apart from other kits.

I received this kit about two weeks ago and have used for a .30-06, 7mm mag, .44 mag, .22. 12ga and 20 shotguns. This is a great kit with everything you need to clean your guns well and quickly at that!

Nice cleaning kit...cleans just about every weapon system you have. The patch system takes a little getting use to, but works well. Kit is designed well and there is a place for everything and everything is in it's place. Not overly large so it is easy to take to the range if you want.