Sometimes there is such a simple product that comes out, you have to stop and think, why didn’t I come up with that? Lyman Products makes one of those simple, yet VERY effective products: The Essential Gun Mat.
When
I clean my guns, I use a towel. That
towel is stained, dirty, falling apart, and smells like Hoppes No. 9. Though, that last part isn’t exactly bad. Anyway, this product changes that. Basically it is a nicely sized, rubber mat
that has cutouts for your gun, and it’s made in the USA!
It
has ten different storage areas to keep parts of your gun from rolling
away. Each pocket is also indented to
keep any cleaning product you may use from getting all over the place if you
happen to spill it, or if you just typically use a lot of cleaner. Here are some measurements, though I will say
that it fits a full sized Smith and Wesson M&P9 with ease.
Dimensions:
Full
Mat – 15.875 inches x 9.9375 inches
Main
Pocket – 8.6875 inches x 8 inches
The
rubber that it is made out of claims to be non-slip, but it still can move
around the workbench, though firearms (since they have more texture) will stay
more firmly in place on top. One thing I
will point out about the material is be careful how/where you store it. It will retain some memory of how it was
stored last. You can see in the video at
the end of the review that it was a little warped after I transferred it from
the first filming location to the second.
Being
that it is just a rubber piece, if you want to clean it, just hit it with a
hose or run it under your sink. When you
are done, store it flat to prevent warping, and you’re good to go for the next
time!
This
is a really simple yet well thought out and very effective tool to add to your
gun cleaning arsenal. You may end up
finding even more uses for it around the house since it can end up being very
convenient.
Want
one? Head on over the Lyman Products
to get your Essential Gun Mat, and tell them The Random Firearm sent you!
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