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How many others take this step?
This is a discussion on Dirty magazines within the Firearm Cleaning & Maintenance forums, part of the General Firearm Discussion category; I just took apart the magazine on my PT145 and it was pretty dirty. I was thinking that this may have cause a future jam ...
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I just took apart the magazine on my PT145 and it was pretty dirty. I was thinking that this may have cause a future jam due to the mechanism sticking from dirt and grit.
How many others take this step?
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Originally Posted by UnklFungus
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I took apart one of my Glock mags that doesn't spend much time in the gun. It wasn't bad, but at least I know now how much of a pain it is to take a Glock mag apart!
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I clean my mags when I clean my gun. Hot soapy water, dry then oil.
If it was my glock mag I put in the dishwasher when I do the dishes. (This is a joke) Now LOL.
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Just like sp2022 I clean mine every time I clean the gun. The only thing I dont do is use any oil on or in the mag. I have heard that if oil gets in the primer it can cause the bullet not to go bang when you need it to.
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Always wipe down the outside and clean the feedlips after every outing. Take it apart and clean the inside and spring every few hundred rounds.
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I oil them because of the hot soapy water drys out the metal, light oil to prevent rust. I had bought a Sig mag had light surface rust. Need I say I was not happy. I called where I bought it from. They said it was not there fault and dont know what happened. Lub and oil is your freind rust is not.The only thing I dont do is use any oil on or in the mag. I have heard that if oil gets in the primer it can cause the bullet not to go bang when you need it to.
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Many years ago I was having major feed problems with one of my .40 cal. The guy in the stall next to me at the range said "how often do you clean your mags" I said huh! I took them home, took them apart and could not believe how much gunk was in there.
Don't believe what you hear and only half of what you see!
-Tony Soprano
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+1. Don't think a light coat will ruin the primer. I know the BOT isn't the end all be all, but evidence that this fear is greatly exaggerated.
The Box O' Truth #39 - Oil Vs. Primers - Page 1
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Each manufacturer will have a recommendation for the cycle cleaning a magazine however a spring replacement is probably equally important if you are having trouble with a magazine.
If you understand, things are just as they are... If you do not understand, things are just as they are....
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I ordered this, also...and it makes things a lot easier.
Unfortunately, I didn't find out about these until I had just finished replacing the bottom of 8 of my wife's Glock-26 mags with the Pearse pinky extension...it was a pain using a small punch and a pair of pliers.
"That I cannot do."
"Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks."
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As has been stated earlier, I clean the mags when I clean my weapon. Just becomes part of the procedure. I guess one of those things, I hate seeing dirty mags like I hate seeing a dirty weapon.
Sometimes you find your destiny on the road you chose to avoid it.
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This does raise a point of CC that I have had since I have started carrying my G26 as my EDC firearm.
How often should we be submitting our EDC handguns to a gunsmith/armorer to be sure it is operating to optimum efficiency & to manufacturers specifications?
I would appreciate any comments on this subject.
"Gun control is being able to hit your target."
Glock 26
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I first thought the title of this thread would be about "Playboy" or other mags.
Seriously. I do check my magazines after shooting to see if there are any obstructions, dirt or residue to keep them in good operating condition.
"A Smith & Wesson always beats 4 aces!"
The Man Prayer. "Im a man, I can change, if I have to.....I guess!" ~ Red Green
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Has anyone ever used Break Free to lube your magazine after cleaning them.
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