It used to be that the FN 5.7x28mm round was an exotic beast. Guns chambered for it were few and far between, and ammo was expensive and hard to find. A lot has changed over the years, and there are a lot of 5.7 options on the market now. With guns and ammo readily available, it makes sense to have a dedicated cleaning kit for the caliber. So that’s just what Otis did with the Otis 5.7mm Rifle/Pistol Kit.
The Otis 5.7 Rifle/Pistol Kit
Otis has made compact cleaning kits for various calibers for quite a while now. They come in a rugged, zippered nylon pouch and are caliber-specific. The kits have all the tools necessary to clean and maintain your rifle or pistol in the appropriate caliber. I carried an Otis 5.56mm in my patrol rifle bag before I retired from my county police job. Otis now offers a dedicated kit for the 5.7x28mm caliber.
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They actually list two of them. A Rifle/Pistol kit and a Subgun Kit. They’re very similar with some minor content differences. My case says Subgun Kit, but the actual contents are those of the Rifle/Pistol kit. My only 5.7 currently is a Palmetto State Armory Rock pistol. I got a killer deal on it with the gun, 10 mags, and a soft case. I’ll eventually add an SBR or carbine to the mix, too. Either way, it was worth getting a 5.7 kit that I could keep with my 5.7 gear.
What You Get
The Otis 5.7 kit comes in a pretty nice reusable plastic case. Although the case contains a black, heavy-duty nylon pouch that holds the kit, I’m not sure you’ll really need the plastic case anymore. I’ll save it for something else. It’s a lot nicer than a cardboard box or plastic clamshell packaging.
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Inside the case, you get all the gear needed to clean and lube your 5.7. Here’s the full list of what you get and what Otis covers:
5.7mm Rifle/Pistol Kit Details:
- Cleans 5.7mm (5.7x28mm) variants, including but not limited to: Ruger-5.7, Ruger LC Carbine, FN Five-Seven, PSA 5.7 Rock, CMMG Mk57 Banshee, FN P90 and PS90, Keltec P50
- 100% cotton 2” patches and small slotted tip
- 5.56mm bronze bore brush with size marked on brush stem
- Oversized bore brush for chamber cleaning
- 8”, 12”, and 20” aircraft-grade Memory-Flex® cables for proper Breech-to-Muzzle® cleaning
- Small obstruction remover knocks out mud, snow, stuck casings, and doubles as a t-handle base for the included t-handle
- End brush, scraper, straight & bent pick, short AP brush, and rod handles for more precise cleaning
- Also includes chamber flag, 0.5 fl.oz. Shooter’s Choice FP-10 CLP and instruction manual
- All items are packed neatly in a 4”x4”x2.5” soft pack case
- No Nonsense Warranty
- Made in the USA
- MSRP: $68.99
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Grab a Kit or Two
The Otis 5.7 cleaning kit retails for $68.99. It’s a nice, compact solution to your cleaning and maintenance needs. It’s comprehensive, but small enough to leave tucked into your range bag, bug-out bag, or gun case. That way, you always have the tools you need when you need them.
