Precision surface finishing plays a key role in how firearms are built, maintained, and restored. Thanks to its flexible abrasive design, the FLEX-HONE® tool delivers a smooth finish without removing too much material—helping protect critical dimensions while boosting performance, reliability, and the overall lifespan of components.
Firearms
YOUR FINISHING PROCESS JUST GOT EASIER. DISCOVER HOW OUR TOOLS HELP THE FIREARMS AND GUNSMITHING INDUSTRY
OVERVIEW
Precision and performance are critical in the firearms industry, and surface finishing plays a key role in ensuring both. Metalworking professionals and gunsmiths rely on specialized tools to enhance firearm function, longevity, and safety to achieve superior quality and maintain precision tolerances.
Industrial brushes and the BRM FLEX-HONE® are essential for deburring, edge blending, cleaning, and polishing metal surfaces in firearm production and maintenance. While traditional wire tube brushes are great for general purpose cleaning, the FLEX-HONE® helps remove machining marks, corrosion, and residue while maintaining tight tolerances. BRM's specialty FLEX-HONE® for Firearms line is designed for a wide variety barrels and chambers and has been trusted by hobbyists, gunsmiths and manufacturers worldwide for nearly 50 years.
Can be used in Virtually any rotating spindle
How the FLEX-HONE® Tool Enhances Firearm Finishes and Function
FLEX-HONE® Applications for Firearm Components & Key Benefits:
Chamber & Cylinder Finishing
✔ Reduces Brass Scarring: Polishes chamber walls to eliminate rough spots that scratch or damage brass during firing and ejection.
✔ Improves Feeding and Ejection: Removes machining marks and surface imperfections to prevent sticking and extraction failures.
✔ Preserves Brass for Reloading: Provides a smooth finish that keeps brass casings intact for better reloading precision.
Barrel Honing
✔ Enhances bore finish to reduce powder fouling and improve accuracy and shot consistency.
Bolt & Slide Deburring
✔ Removes burrs and rough edges, reducing friction and promoting smoother cycling in semi-automatic and bolt-action firearms.
Trigger & Firing Pin Polishing
✔ Minimizes drag and wear, leading to a crisper, more consistent trigger pull and improved firing reliability.
Rust & Corrosion Removal
✔ Gently eliminates oxidation without removing excess material, making it ideal for restoring aged or restored firearms.
Featured Products
BRM 05397 FLEX-HONE® for Firearms, For 12 Gauge Shotgun Barrel, 400 Grit, Silicon Carbide
Application: Shotgun Barrel
Firearms Model: 12 Gauge
Abrasive: Silicon Carbide
Grit: 400
Overall Length: 34"
BRM 00049 FLEX-HONE® for Firearms, For 12 Gauge Shotgun Barrel, 800 Grit, Aluminum Oxide
Application: Shotgun Barrel
Firearms Model: 12 Gauge
Abrasive: Aluminum Oxide
Grit: 800
Overall Length: 34"
BRM 06459 FLEX-HONE® for Firearms, For 12 Gauge Shotgun Chamber, 400 Grit, Silicon Carbide
Application: Shotgun Chamber
Firearms Model: 12 Gauge
Abrasive: Silicon Carbide
Grit: 400
Overall Length: 12"
BRM 00054 FLEX-HONE® for Firearms, For 12 Gauge Shotgun Chamber, 800 Grit, Aluminum Oxide
Application: Shotgun Chamber
Firearms Model: 12 Gauge
Abrasive: Aluminum Oxide
Grit: 800
Overall Length: 12"
BRM 08004 FLEX-HONE® for Firearms, For 12 Gauge Shotgun Forcing Cone, 400 Grit, Silicon Carbide
Application: Shotgun Forcing Cone
Firearms Model: 12 Gauge
Abrasive: Silicon Carbide
Grit: 400
Overall Length: 10"
BRM 02986 FLEX-HONE® for Firearms, For 12 Gauge Shotgun Forcing Cone, 800 Grit, Silicon Carbide
Application: Shotgun Forcing Cone
Firearms Model: 12 Gauge
Abrasive: Silicon Carbide
Grit: 800
Overall Length: 10"
BRM 09259 FLEX-HONE® for Firearms, For 7.62X51mm NATO Rifle Chamber, 400 Grit, Silicon Carbide
Application: Rifle Chamber
Firearms Model: 7.62X51mm NATO
Abrasive: Silicon Carbide
Grit: 400
Overall Length: 12"
BRM 09260 FLEX-HONE® for Firearms, For 7.62X51mm NATO Rifle Chamber, 800 Grit, Silicon Carbide
Application: Rifle Chamber
Firearms Model: 7.62X51mm NATO
Abrasive: Silicon Carbide
Grit: 800
Overall Length: 12"
BRM 13961 FLEX-HONE® for Firearms, For 6.5mm Creedmoor Rifle Chamber, 400 Grit, Silicon Carbide
Application: Rifle Chamber
Firearms Model: 6.5mm Creedmoor
Abrasive: Silicon Carbide
Grit: 400
Overall Length: 8"
BRM 14723 FLEX-HONE® for Firearms, For 6.5mm Creedmoor Rifle Chamber, 800 Grit, Silicon Carbide
Application: Rifle Chamber
Firearms Model: 6.5mm Creedmoor
Abrasive: Silicon Carbide
Grit: 800
Overall Length: 8"
BRM 07409 FLEX-HONE® for Firearms, For .30-06 Rifle Chamber, 400 Grit, Silicon Carbide
Application: Rifle Chamber
Firearms Model: .30-06
Abrasive: Silicon Carbide
Grit: 400
Overall Length: 12"
BRM 08308 FLEX-HONE® for Firearms, For .30-06 Rifle Chamber, 800 Grit, Silicon Carbide
Application: Rifle Chamber
Firearms Model: .30-06
Abrasive: Silicon Carbide
Grit: 800
Overall Length: 12"
BRM 00907 FLEX-HONE® for Firearms, For .45 Colt Pistol Chamber, 400 Grit, Silicon Carbide
Application: Pistol Chamber
Firearms Model: .45 Colt
Abrasive: Silicon Carbide
Grit: 400
Overall Length: 3"
BRM 00899 FLEX-HONE® for Firearms, For .357 Mag/.38 Pistol Chamber, 400 Grit, Silicon Carbide
Application: Pistol Chamber
Firearms Model: .357 Magnum/.38
Abrasive: Silicon Carbide
Grit: 400
Overall Length: 3"
BRM 00900 FLEX-HONE® for Firearms, For .357 Mag/.38 Pistol Chamber, 800 Grit, Silicon Carbide
Application: Pistol Chamber
Firearms Model: .357 Magnum/.38
Abrasive: Silicon Carbide
Grit: 800
Overall Length: 3"
BRM 00901 FLEX-HONE® for Firearms, For .41 Mag Pistol Chamber, 400 Grit, Silicon Carbide
Application: Pistol Chamber
Firearms Model: .41 Magnum
Abrasive: Silicon Carbide
Grit: 400
Overall Length: 3"
BRM 00902 FLEX-HONE® for Firearms, For .41 Mag Pistol Chamber, 800 Grit, Silicon Carbide
Application: Pistol Chamber
Firearms Model: .41 Magnum
Abrasive: Silicon Carbide
Grit: 800
Overall Length: 3"
BRM 00904 FLEX-HONE® for Firearms, For .44 Mag Pistol Chamber, 800 Grit, Silicon Carbide
Application: Pistol Chamber
Firearms Model: .44 Magnum
Abrasive: Silicon Carbide
Grit: 800
Overall Length: 3"
12 Gauge Shotgun Chamber Brush, BRM 85B810 Brass Filament With Handle
Fill Material: Brass
Handle Type: Plastic
1100/11-87 Semi Auto Gas Ring Brush, Tapered Stainless Steel Brush Part With Plastic Handle
Fill Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Type: Plastic
Universal Bolt Brush, BRM 85N600 With Handle, Nylon, 10-1/2" Overall Length
Fill Material: Nylon
Handle Type: Plastic
Shotgun Port Cleaning Brush, 84S187, 3/16" Diameter, Stainless Steel, 7" Overall Length
Fill Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Type: Ring
Shotgun Port Cleaning Brush, 84S125, 1/8" Diameter, Stainless Steel, 6" Overall Length
Fill Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Type: Ring
BRM 84HKITB, 6 Piece Brush Kit, Sizes Include Diameters .125" - .437", Natural Bristle
Fill Material: Natural Bristle
Kit Includes: 6 Brushes
1100/11-87 Semi Auto Gas Ring Brush, Tapered Stainless Steel Brush Part With Plastic Handle
Fill Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Type: Plastic
12 Gauge Shotgun Chamber Brush, BRM 85B810 Brass Filament With Handle
Fill Material: Brass
Handle Type: Plastic
Shotgun Port Cleaning Brush, 84S187, 3/16" Diameter, Stainless Steel, 7" Overall Length
Fill Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Type: Ring
Shotgun Port Cleaning Brush, 84S125, 1/8" Diameter, Stainless Steel, 6" Overall Length
Fill Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Type: Ring
Case Studies & Resources
Learn how BRM tools are being used to improve processes, cut costs and save time!
FLEX-HONE® For Ammunition Reloading Equipment Manufacturer
Learn how the FLEX-HONE® is used to make finishing process and product improvements for ammunition reloading equipment.
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Learn how the FLEX-HONE® for Firearms line is used to improve surface finish to ensure peak performance, safety, and longevity for barrels, chambers and more.
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This four-page color brochure shows this special application of the FLEX-HONE® tool. Applications covered include shot gun barrel, rifle chamber, revolver cylinder and slides.
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FLEX-HONE®-CROSSHOLE DEBURRING
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Learn how the FLEX-HONE deburred 48 cross holes in 12 seconds!
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FLEX-HONE®-POLISHING HARDENED STEEL
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Learn how the FLEX-HONE took a set of carbide rings from a 40Ra to 4 in less than 20 seconds!
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FLEX-HONE®-COATING REMOVAL
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Learn how the FLEX-HONE removed paint and coating from a cylinder with minimal dimensional change!
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FLEX-HONE®-RUST AND CORROSION REMOVAL
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Learn how the FLEX-HONE quickly and easily removed corrosion and rust with minimal dimensional change!
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FLEX-HONE®-THREAD DEBURRING
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Learn how the FLEX-HONE deburrs coarse threads in 6 seconds!
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NAMPOWER END BRUSH - ALUMINUM
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Learn how the NAMPOWER Ceramic End Brushes automate finishing and deburring by finishing parts in 10 seconds!
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NAMPOWER END BRUSH - INCONEL
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Learn how the NAMPOWER Ceramic End Brushes automate finishing and deburring by finishing tough Inconel alloy parts in 20 seconds!
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ABRASIVE NYLON WHEELS-ALUMINUM EXTRUSION DEBURRING
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NAMPOWER-CERAMIC THREAD DEBURRING
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Learn how these ceramic abrasive filament brushes maximize value per part by debars threads in 5 seconds!
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