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fnwgy

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OK guys, here is one that has probably been seen a few ;) times before:

Cleaning a semi auto- What is is the best way to do it, any favourites, what are reccomended kits/solutioin etc, How often should it be done?

I know its back to weapons maintenance 101 but I would like to hear from all of you, esp. old timers who have been doing this stuff for ages, c'mon share your magic with us newbies...
 
Timing: clean after avery firing, or if it sits idle for a month.

How to:

ENSURE THAT THE MAG IS OUT AND THE CHAMBER IS EMPTY!!!!!

Disassemble into frame, slide, barrel and spring guide.

Wet a patch with Hoppe's #9 and run it through the barrel. Leave barrel to soak.

While barrel is soaking, clean the slide. Use a toothbrush on the breech face and in the grooves, nooks and crannies. DO NOT brush your teeth with it afterward.

Use the toothbrush on the spring/guide and frame too, along with a lint-free cloth. Pipe cleaners and Q-tips are very handy for tight spots.

Go back to barrel. From the chamber end, run a bronze brush through a couple of times to loosen deposits. Also, scrub the chhamber with the bronze brush. Follow up with dry patches, one after another, till they come out clean. Scrub teh chamber out with Q-tips. Sight through barrel onto white surface under strong light to make sure you got all the crud.

I always do all the cleaning before I lube. I run one patch dampened with Tetra Lube down the bore. I also use Tetra Lube very lightly on moving parts in the frame. On the grooves inside the slide, I use RIG Rust Inhibiting Grease applied with a bent pipe cleaner. A little dab will do ya.

Reassemble and check function. I also wipe down the exterior with a silicone impregnated cloth.

Go shooting, get it dirty, clean it again.
 
DO NOT clean your gun with water. Apparently there is some sort of gun runner from Old Virginny that throws his weapons into the James River to clean them because Charlton Heston told him to do so. For some reason water is bad for wood and metal--go figure.
 
No secrets beyond elbow grease. Even though some people like bore snakes, I field strip and clean after firing.

Do not over-oil when done. A little bit will do you. If it is not a carry gun, this may not be a factor, but it is still a bad habit that may lead to a jammed gun.

If it is a carry gun, and you are in a humid area, clean more often. Once a week at the very least. With some blued finishes in humid areas, one a day.
 
David Scott,

Wasn't planning a dual role for my toothbrush but thanks for the heads up;) I like cleaning after every range visit, esp since i will fire at least 150 rnds. Some ammo just loves to foul...
 
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