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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

Flexible Honing
Improved Surface Quality
Deburring
Achieving Superior Finishes

How the FLEX-HONE® Tool Enhances Firearm Finishes and Function 

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.

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.

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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FLEX-HONE® For Firearms-Enhancing Firearm Performance 

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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FLEX-HONE® for Firearms 

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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Application Sales Sheet

FLEX-HONE®-CROSSHOLE DEBURRING

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FLEX-HONE®-CROSSHOLE DEBURRING

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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FLEX-HONE®-POLISHING HARDENED STEEL

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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FLEX-HONE®-COATING REMOVAL

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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FLEX-HONE®-RUST AND CORROSION REMOVAL

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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FLEX-HONE®-THREAD DEBURRING

Learn how the FLEX-HONE deburrs coarse threads in 6 seconds!

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NAMPOWER END BRUSH - ALUMINUM

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NAMPOWER END BRUSH - ALUMINUM

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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NAMPOWER END BRUSH - INCONEL

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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ABRASIVE NYLON WHEELS-ALUMINUM EXTRUSION DEBURRING

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NAMPOWER-CERAMIC THREAD DEBURRING

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NAMPOWER-CERAMIC THREAD DEBURRING

Learn how these ceramic abrasive filament brushes maximize value per part by debars threads in 5 seconds!

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For more than 65 years, BRM has been creating solutions to some of the toughest surface finishing challenges.  We look forward to working with you.

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