How often to clean? - Page 4

Derrin33 · April 4th, 2009, 03:03 AM

+1 to RetSupt99. Every time I shoot and if it's been a while at least once a month. I'm really picky about cleaning my guns. It takes all night when I get in the mood.

bhaz413 · May 9th, 2009, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ErikGr7

I am still new to handguns but, I need to ask someone.

How often do you field strip and clean your semi handgun?
I have read everything from 5k to 1k rounds? Is it just
possible to clean the bore and inside a bit without taking
the slide and everything apart?

Maybe I should just get a revolver..lol but, I want the
higher capacity mags I can get in the semi.

After every session, before I leave the range, I break the gun down for a quick clean, wipe off. When I get home, the toothbrush comes out for a more detailed cleaning.

Platinumkat · May 22nd, 2009, 02:35 AM

Sorry if the question may seem remedial to some, but I am also new to the handgun, well guns period for that matter, and I would just like to know what exatcly the "wipe down" process consists of? I just ordered my first gun and I will be picking it up in a few days so I am trying to get all the help I can as a starter.

Natureboypkr · May 22nd, 2009, 03:16 AM

I clean mine after every use, mainly because I am a clean freak.

mlr1m · May 22nd, 2009, 04:50 PM

What kind of ammo you shoot can make a huge difference as well. If your buying bulk mil surplus ammo from overseas expecially.

Michael

mlr1m · May 22nd, 2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platinumkat

Sorry if the question may seem remedial to some, but I am also new to the handgun, well guns period for that matter, and I would just like to know what exatcly the "wipe down" process consists of? I just ordered my first gun and I will be picking it up in a few days so I am trying to get all the help I can as a starter.

Normally this means just an oiled rag or silicone gun cloth to wipe down the outside of the firearm. I do this between cleanings on guns that I seldom shoot. They seem to like the attention.

Michael

TucAzRider · May 22nd, 2009, 04:59 PM

Either - every time it get's fired, or when I'm bored,.. Clean gun's are a good thing,. Dirty guns,. Ya,. not in my house..

Most all of my guns can be take apart and cleaned in about five minutes or less per gun,. That is when your taking your time watching TV... So what excuse is out there for not cleaning them..???

shooterX · May 22nd, 2009, 05:15 PM

I clean them after each session at the range, or if not possible, after every other trip, this goes for my revolvers and semi-autos.

Platinumkat · May 25th, 2009, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlr1m

Normally this means just an oiled rag or silicone gun cloth to wipe down the outside of the firearm. I do this between cleanings on guns that I seldom shoot. They seem to like the attention.

Michael

Thank you very much for the clarification

TerriLi · May 25th, 2009, 02:03 AM

A do a detailed cleaning every time I shoot the weapon, and my carry weapon I do that and a weekly wipe field strip and wipe down with a slightly oiled rag.

April 4th, 2009, 03:03 AM	#31
Derrin33 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bartlesville, Oklahoma Posts: 427	+1 to RetSupt99. Every time I shoot and if it's been a while at least once a month. I'm really picky about cleaning my guns. It takes all night when I get in the mood. __________________ God Bless America!!

May 22nd, 2009, 03:16 AM	#34
Natureboypkr Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Posts: 1,042	I clean mine after every use, mainly because I am a clean freak. __________________ V.P. of The Concealed Carrying Boys Mixed Martial Arts Record= 2-0.......Kyokushin Karate Record=5-0 USMC.....helping enemies of America die for their countries since 1775

May 22nd, 2009, 04:59 PM	#37
TucAzRider Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson Posts: 792	Either - every time it get's fired, or when I'm bored,.. Clean gun's are a good thing,. Dirty guns,. Ya,. not in my house.. Most all of my guns can be take apart and cleaned in about five minutes or less per gun,. That is when your taking your time watching TV... So what excuse is out there for not cleaning them..??? __________________

May 25th, 2009, 02:03 AM	#40
TerriLi Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 827	A do a detailed cleaning every time I shoot the weapon, and my carry weapon I do that and a weekly wipe field strip and wipe down with a slightly oiled rag. __________________ I know not what this "overkill" means.

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May 22nd, 2009, 02:35 AM	#33
Platinumkat New Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bedford Heights, Ohio Posts: 11	Sorry if the question may seem remedial to some, but I am also new to the handgun, well guns period for that matter, and I would just like to know what exatcly the "wipe down" process consists of? I just ordered my first gun and I will be picking it up in a few days so I am trying to get all the help I can as a starter.

May 22nd, 2009, 04:50 PM	#35
mlr1m Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: okla Posts: 771	What kind of ammo you shoot can make a huge difference as well. If your buying bulk mil surplus ammo from overseas expecially. Michael

May 22nd, 2009, 05:15 PM	#38
shooterX Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,558	I clean them after each session at the range, or if not possible, after every other trip, this goes for my revolvers and semi-autos.