Guns New: Tipton Gun Cleaning Maintenance Mats Jennifer Cunningham February 16, 2016 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Find out more about how we test products. If you're like my husband, then cleaning your pistol once it's broken all the way down is much like a game of hide and seek. Small pieces get loose and are tough to find, or maybe the cleaning process begins and then is long delayed in completion. If you’re like me, you simply want clean surfaces afterwards — no Hoppe's No. 9 on the carpet, no [insert Guccilube of your choice here] smeared on the couch, freshly-stippled mag well scratches on the coffee table. Battenfield Technologies, a developer of shooting, reloading, gunsmithing and gun cleaning supplies, tells us their Tipton® Gun Cleaning brand has two new items in their maintenance lineup – maintenance mats. Among other features, these new mats should correct losing parts, rolling up the mat until you have time to finish, and keeping the area clean. Says Battenfield, “The new S&W® M&P Maintenance Mat and the new Glock Model Maintenance Mat are made from the perfect material for working on a firearm. The padded neoprene construction protects the finish of firearms, while also helping keep track of small parts. The mats are designed to lay perfectly flat on a workbench to use while cleaning or disassembling firearms. Excess oils and solvents are quickly absorbed into the mat, ensuring the surface is kept clean and dry. The Maintenance Mats also easily roll up to fit into a range box for easy transportation. No need to worry about keeping the mats clean; simply hand wash these mats to make them look new again.” Some of the included features are described as follows: “…lay flat design, neoprene construction, absorbs excess oils and solvents, rolls up easily to take on the go, hand washable, helps to keep track of small parts.” The mats are 11 x 17 in. and contain a screen printed exploded view of (so far) the M&P handgun or a Glock model pistol for easy part identification. If you want to check these out for yourself, you can find them right here. If you want to follow them on FaceBook, you can do so here. If you're on Twitter, locate them here. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
