Whether you shoot a handgun, shotgun, rifle, black powder or some special application Dewey has the right cleaning rod for you!The nylon coating provides a soft, protective surface that is designed to protect the bore during the cleaning process. There will be contact that is unavoidable during cleaning, particularly on longer rifle barrels. The nylon coating ensures that this contact will have no effect on the barrel.Dewey Nylon Coated Rods will not peel or allow foreign material to embed itself into the rod, damaging your barrel while in use. A steel rod ensures sturdiness to last a lifetime. All rods are single piece rods except shotgun rod. Their ball bearing handle design has been the one of the most recognizable in the industry and is sought after all over the world by all types of shooters. Notes:Dewey strongly recommends NOT using TM Solution by Sinclair International. It will attack the nylon coating on the rod.