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I was cutting firewood with a friend that I know carries every day like I do. And I commented that I had to clean my pocket carried gun more often during this time of year because it always got covered in saw dust and grit. My friend shows his AIWB carried gun and admitted he only cleans it "when it really needs it"! It was filthy. My own J frame is about the same age but is only just now starting to show some finish wear along the sharp edges.
So I asked some others that I know carry everyday. They are retired LE, Retired Military, a Game warden, and a Rail Road cop.
And the consensus is I'm the only one who cleans on a regular schedule.
If my guns have not been fired I wipe them down with an oil cloth, and then follow up with a clean cloth to pick up any oil left behind. If they have been shot they get cleaned right away. And every other year or so they get a full detail strip where I also change out springs, Firing pin, and any wear parts.
So this is a forum with a large amount of readers, How often do you clean? Enquiring minds need to know...DR
So I asked some others that I know carry everyday. They are retired LE, Retired Military, a Game warden, and a Rail Road cop.
And the consensus is I'm the only one who cleans on a regular schedule.
If my guns have not been fired I wipe them down with an oil cloth, and then follow up with a clean cloth to pick up any oil left behind. If they have been shot they get cleaned right away. And every other year or so they get a full detail strip where I also change out springs, Firing pin, and any wear parts.
So this is a forum with a large amount of readers, How often do you clean? Enquiring minds need to know...DR