How often do you clean your guns?

[TTSX]

Well...
I'm a Hoppe's #9 man myself...unless I can get to my mixture of bear grease and deer tallow...
That works wonders for lots of things.
Andy

Like bunions and hang nails!




And gun lube.... I think

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Like bunions and hang nails!




And gun lube.... I think

Why yes...yes it does....

Actually being as tired as I am...
I first read your post as :
Bourbon and hang overs....
Andy

 

[Alexx1401]

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No Page no!

I tried this ONE time with BP wheel guns. Long before the net someone "told me" it worked great. It worked great at REALLY pissing off Wife who opened it up and found the damn mess it made. It was so much work getting the damn inside clean again I almost just bought a new machine and tossed the old one.

 

[hongkong2]

I tried this ONE time with BP wheel guns. Long before the net someone "told me" it worked great. It worked great at REALLY pissing off Wife who opened it up and found the damn mess it made. It was so much work getting the damn inside clean again I almost just bought a new machine and tossed the old one.

LOL, I know what you mean, one time I wanted to process a lot of brass at once so I put them in a 5 gal bucket with media and snapped the lid on it. I then put a small inner tube around it stuck it in the dryer and inflated the tube to center the bucket. Turned on the dryer and watched it for a bit to make sure all was well, came back at the end of the cycle and found that the lid came off and walnut media was everywhere inside the dryer. It took me a couple of days to get it all out.

 

[Capn Jack]

As much as I love Hoppe's #9, I have found it makes the BCG in an AR sticky if left on for too long. I may clean with Hoppe's #9, but I lube with ATF.

 

[Capn Jack]

I tried this ONE time with BP wheel guns. Long before the net someone "told me" it worked great. It worked great at REALLY pissing off Wife who opened it up and found the damn mess it made. It was so much work getting the damn inside clean again I almost just bought a new machine and tossed the old one.

Leaves a nasty ring in the bathtub too.

 

[OGswooshDad]

I prefer to clean them after each use usually. I enjoy it and keeps things running well.

 

[sophiedog19441]

I clean and lubricate every weapon I purchase before shooting it (new or used). I will then clean it after I shoot it regardless of how much I shoot. For deep storage stuff I go over everything once a year to prevent rust or corrosion.

I agree sir, after every time I shoot them and about once every six months if I don't!

 

[Jade Terfin]

So obviously, everybody has their own opinion about cleaning a brand new gun or not. But for those of you who suggest that you do clean a brand new gun before ever shooting it, are you talking about fully disassembling the gun or just pushing a brush through the barrel a couple of times? Because there is no actual way that I could fully disassemble it and actually put it back together. But I will actually get a cleaning kit tomorrow. And hopefully kits include all the little brushes and maybe they come with oil? No idea. But I will get both.

 

[Nosferatu]

Because there is no actual way that I could fully disassemble it and actually put it back together.

Field stripping is an elemental skill in firearm ownership.

RTFM before doing anything, 4 times. After that, read it again, then following the steps, disassemble your gun.

RTFM again and lube per their instructions.

RTFM 3 more times, then read it again as you assemble.

RTFM 8 more times and go shoot the stupid thing. Everything you did before was probably unnecessary, but at least you took it apart and put it together and it should now be muscle memory.

You're now qualified to teach Marine recruits how to tie their boots.

 

[Wuffwuffwuff]

Carrying my PDP every day IWB holster, I was told the 100rd rule for cleaning. Like others mentioned, lint build-up will be happening.
To be honest, I clean and lube the evening before going to the range and the evening when I am back home. Also, if it's a boring evening, I turn on some music and give the gun a nice clean and lube job. Definitely get a lens-pen if you are having a red dot! Keeps everything nice, clean and ready to go!

If you are running into a jam or failed extraction, that means cleaning time. I have a cleaning kit in my range case, just in case. You will find a lot of great and helpful people out there shooting, it's a great little community!

 

[Wuffwuffwuff]

So obviously, everybody has their own opinion about cleaning a brand new gun or not. But for those of you who suggest that you do clean a brand new gun before ever shooting it, are you talking about fully disassembling the gun or just pushing a brush through the barrel a couple of times? Because there is no actual way that I could fully disassemble it and actually put it back together. But I will actually get a cleaning kit tomorrow. And hopefully kits include all the little brushes and maybe they come with oil? No idea. But I will get both.

I am just field stripping, taking the slide off, the barrel out, lubricating all the parts that encounter friction, also making sure the ramp that leads the bullet into the barrel is clean and smooth.
So far some 400rds through mine and she still runs like a charm.... shoots like a charm.

 

[Jade Terfin]

Field stripping is an elemental skill in firearm ownership.

RTFM before doing anything, 4 times. After that, read it again, then following the steps, disassemble your gun.

RTFM again and lube per their instructions.

RTFM 3 more times, then read it again as you assemble.

RTFM 8 more times and go shoot the stupid thing. Everything you did before was probably unnecessary, but at least you took it apart and put it together and it should now be muscle memory.

You're now qualified to teach Marine recruits how to tie their boots.

LOL! Noted. And the snappiness of your comments always give me a giggle. The point is always clear, but with grandiose comedy and snark. I appreciate.

 

[parallax]

Using one of those CMMG conversion kits on my AR-15 I found out Ya I guess I need to clean it …After re-installing the 5.56mm bolt and running 30 rounds of 5.56mm through it all that dirty .22LR gunk made the BCG unhappy I'm really horrible about cleaning the guns

 

[Jade Terfin]

Carrying my PDP every day IWB holster, I was told the 100rd rule for cleaning. Like others mentioned, lint build-up will be happening.
To be honest, I clean and lube the evening before going to the range and the evening when I am back home. Also, if it's a boring evening, I turn on some music and give the gun a nice clean and lube job. Definitely get a lens-pen if you are having a red dot! Keeps everything nice, clean and ready to go!

If you are running into a jam or failed extraction, that means cleaning time. I have a cleaning kit in my range case, just in case. You will find a lot of great and helpful people out there shooting, it's a great little community!

Thank you. I do know that lint will get in there and be sure to be aware of that! Loving this community and truly appreciate all the advice. It means a lot.

 

[Jade Terfin]

I couldn't wait. And I saved money. Hope this will do.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

I couldn't wait. And I saved money. Hope this will do.

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Should work better than my old GI cleaning rod , Hoppe's #9 and an old flannel shirt tore into patches....
I try to use my hunting partner's shirt...but they get grumpy when I do that...especially when they are still wearing it.....
Andy

 

[Flopsweat]

I couldn't wait. And I saved money. Hope this will do.

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That's a great start. You probably thought of this, but since it hasn't been posted yet, there are almost certainly videos on cleaning your specific gun. But be sure the read the manual first, so you know how the manufacturer recommends you do it.

 

[JJ1911A1]

I clean every time one of my firearms is taken out and used so that I now when it was put away it is ready for use when I need it again. If some are not fired for a while they get inspected and wiped down to prevent surface rust and corrosion. Match rifles are cleaned every 100 rounds or so or if accuracy drops off. Keeping them clean is just as important as knowing how to operate them.

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

I clean after range trips even more now after shooting suppressed . I never really used to have to clean the mags but with blowback now noticed they are filthy ! I just like to keep everything ready for use it does help me sleep at night and yes being in the service helped with the mindset .