With these rods one end is a improved brass jag tip, securely fastened by a heavy duty pin, the other end is balk so it can be cut to a shorter length if desired or use on the range. The jag tip is longer in total length, has an extended tapered area and an improved cleaning jag. The longer tapered area lets the cleaning patch spread out and clean fouling or residue better. Remove the puller and it takes an 8-32 accessories. Buy these rods for odd length guns and cut them to the length desired.