Cleanliness is Next to Godliness and OTIS Gives Us the Ultimate Duo for a Spotless Action

In the world of firearm maintenance, there is a distinct line between “good enough” and “mission critical.” For those who treat their gear with a level of reverence bordering on the spiritual, my upcoming review takes a microscopic look at the Otis Technology Pre-Saturated FP-10 Patches and their Precision Gun Oil featuring its signature applicator tip.

The Otis Legacy: From the Mud to the Military

To understand why Otis Technology remains a titan in the industry, one must look back to 1985. The company was born from a literal “stuck in the mud” moment when founder Doreen Williams Garrett plugged the barrel of her Winchester Model 94 while deer hunting. That frustration sparked the invention of “Breech-to-Muzzle®” cleaning, a system that revolutionized how shooters maintain their bores without damaging the rifling.

While Otis began as a grassroots family operation, it quickly ascended to holy grail status within the tactical community. By the early 1990s, the company secured its first military contracts, eventually becoming the premier supplier for the U.S. Army. Their Individual Weapons Cleaning Kits (IWCK) and I-MOD systems became standard issue, trusted by soldiers in the harshest environments on Earth. Today, Otis is synonymous with “Smart Gun Care,” blending their storied military heritage with a deep commitment to the civilian shooter, hunter, and competitive marksman.