The first couple of times I cleaned  my handgun, it was pretty fun.  
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  
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 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  
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.
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  
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.  
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  
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,  
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  
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.
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  
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.  
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.
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.  
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  
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  
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.  
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.  
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.
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  
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.  
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.  
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  
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.  
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  
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  
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
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.  
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.  
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  
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  
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.
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  
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  
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  
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.  
with the self-defense shooting. I've been there  myself hoping I never have to go through it.  

Which is why i use concealed carry insurance with  USCCA. As a USCCA member you can mitigate if not  
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completely eliminate the stress and financial  burden of the legal battle you may face after a  
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