The first couple of times I cleaned my handgun, it was pretty fun.
However the more I shot and the more guns I bought, the more I found myself trying
to clean my handgun as quickly and efficiently as possible. When I clean my handguns i'm not trying
to win awards for the cleanest handgun at the gun range, I clean my gun so that they run reliably
and not so that i can eat off of them. So, I try not to over complicate the cleaning process.
First I make sure there are no bullets in the gun
and take any ammo or magazines and move them completely away from my workstation.
When you fiddle with guns as much as I do, loading a magazine and racking the slide is second nature
and sometimes you don't even realize you did it. So just to be safe,
just move the magazines and ammo away from your work area so you don't have to ever explain to
that thotty mcdaniel you brought back from the bar while you have a bullet hole in your wall.
Next, I do a basic disassembly of the gun. Every gun is different but the components are generally
the same. I take the slide off, remove the recoil spring, and then remove the barrel.
I'll usually clean the frame first. I'll use a brush and brush out the frame of the gun.
Then I grab my favorite cleaner or lube which is gun lube from slip 2000.
Some people use a separate cleaner and separate lube, I only use slip 2000 gun lube because it
does it all and it does it really well. I put a little on all the metal to metal contact points
and use a brush to loosen any dirt or carbon. From here I'll use a microfiber towel and wipe it off.
Slip 2000 gun lube leaves behind the film that will act as your lubricant.
However, I still add a little drop of lube after I wipe it off just for good measure.
Next, I take the barrel and a brush and brush the feed ramp. I'll then take a patch with gun
lube on it or microfiber towel with gun lube on it and wipe it down removing all the carbon buildup.
From there I take a boar brush and run it through the barrel a few times to loosen up the carbon.
Then I'll take a small patch with some gun lube on it and run it through the barrel a couple of
times. I'll then put a light coating of lube on the outside of the barrel and wipe it down.
After I'm done cleaning the barrel, I move to the slide. I'll take a brush and try to remove
any loose debris then I'll take my gun lube and put a small amount on all the metal to metal
contact points. Then I'll take my microfiber towel and rub the slide down and wipe it off
After that, I put the gun back together and I'm done.
That's it! Like I said, I try not to over complicate my cleaning process.
If you really wanted to you could do a complete takedown of your handgun and clean
every inch of it which isn't a bad idea to do from time to time if you have a lot of rounds down your
gun otherwise most handguns will run reliably as long as they're decently clean and lubed.
You know how frightening it is to think about what happens in the moments and even days after you've
had to use your gun in self-defense. When you first start carrying a gun for protection it can
be scary thinking about the psychological effects potential jail time and the court costs associated
with the self-defense shooting. I've been there myself hoping I never have to go through it.
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