Description
The Pro-Shot 12" Micro-Polished Cleaning Rod is built for anyone who takes care of their handguns and wants a rod that does the job right without chewing up the bore. This is a one-piece stainless steel rod with a 12-inch working length (measured without the handle), sized for pistols chambered in .22 caliber and up. Pair it with the correct jags, patches, and brushes and it'll handle everything from .22LR up through your larger centerfire calibers.
What Sets the Micro-Polished Rod Apart
The headline feature here is the finish. Pro-Shot heat treats the American-made stainless steel, then centerless grinds and micro-polishes each rod to a dense, mirror-like jeweled surface. That smooth finish matters because a rough or coated rod tends to pick up abrasive grit and drag it right through your rifling. This one stays slick, so debris doesn't hitch a ride and score your barrel. The steel is intentionally kept slightly softer than barrel steel, which is exactly what you want in a cleaning tool.
The Rotating Handle and Precision Threads
The handle uses Pro-Shot's proprietary rotating design, which lets the rod spin freely as you push it through. That means your bore brush follows the twist of the rifling instead of fighting it, so it cleans down into the grooves the way it should. The rod uses standard #8-32 threads with no adaptor needed, so tips attach snug and stay in line with the rod. That precision threading keeps things from wobbling or getting cocked to one side while you work.
Packed and Ready to Store
Every rod ships with a brass patch holder and comes in a clear plastic tube that doubles as reusable storage. Toss it in your range bag or keep it on the bench and it stays protected between cleanings. It's a simple, well-made tool that accuracy-minded gun owners have relied on for years, and it's the kind of thing you buy once and keep around.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Pro-Shot
- Manufacturer Part Number: 1PS1222U
- UPC: 709779400195
- Model: Cleaning Rod
- Product Type: Gun Cleaning Rod
- Working Length: 12" (not counting handle)
- Caliber Range: .22 Cal & Up (Pistol)
- Thread Pattern: #8-32
- Material: Micro-Polished Stainless Steel
- Construction: One Piece
- Handle: Proprietary Rotating Design
- Country of Origin: Made in USA
- Quantity: 1
What’s Included
- Pro-Shot 12" micro-polished stainless steel cleaning rod
- Brass patch holder
- Clear reusable plastic storage tube
Frequently Asked Questions
What calibers does the Pro-Shot 12" cleaning rod work with?
It's designed for pistols chambered in .22 caliber and up. The slim, rigid rod itself stays the same, and you match it to the bore by swapping in the right caliber-specific jags, patches, and brushes. That means one rod can cover a whole range of handguns from .22LR on up through larger centerfire calibers.
Why does the micro-polished finish matter?
A rough or coated rod can pick up abrasive grit and drag it through your barrel, which wears on the rifling over time. Pro-Shot's mirror-like, micro-polished finish is dense and smooth so it doesn't grab dirt and carry it through the bore. That keeps your cleaning tool from doing the very damage you're trying to prevent.
What does the rotating handle actually do?
The handle lets the rod spin freely as you push it down the barrel. That allows the bore brush to follow the twist of the rifling instead of resisting it, so it cleans down into the grooves more completely. It's a small design touch that makes for a more thorough clean.
What thread size does this rod use for accessories?
The rod uses a standard #8-32 thread pattern, which is common across a lot of cleaning accessories. No adaptor is needed, so tips thread on directly and stay in line with the rod. That keeps your jags and brushes from wobbling or sitting off-center while you clean.





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