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.
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.
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
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.
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