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September 28th, 2006, 09:29 AM #1
Personal Tips and tricks in pistol cleaning
Hey all,
I started this thread in hopes that we all can share the lil' tricks we have learned to make pistol/rifle cleaning faster and easier. I don’t know about everyone else, but I am really meticulous when I clean my pieces and it can sometimes take me awhile The one trick I did learn recently is the use of a still business card and some cloth patches. Wrap the patch cloth around the card and it’s a great tool for cleaning out the grit in those pesky tight places. Q-tips are also really really handy.
And my question would be, when you clean your barrels, how many times/how often do you run the brush through first? I clean my guns every other time i go so I suppose I should not do it too often?
Well have fun with the thread.
DrakLife and Liberty, Freedom for all.
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September 28th, 2006, 03:34 PM #2
A tip on gun cleaning that I can share for this thread, is..
click on the "Search" tab, and look up keyword "Cleaning, firearms" and see all the previous threads on the subject.
HA HA..
I actually hate cleaning my guns. I hate getting that black stuff under my fingernails. I think I might just fork out the $10 and have my range clean my guns for me.Last edited by LorDiego01; September 28th, 2006 at 03:59 PM.
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September 28th, 2006, 07:25 PM #3Junior Member
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My 9mm and 357 normally see atleast 100 rounds, the 445SM about 50-100 when they go to the range. I do clean and brush them everytime. I may be a bit obsessive, but barrels can be expensive. I use a number of different solvents, Hoppes, kroil, bright-bore, or G-96. I usually run the brush through 5-6 times then go to another gun and do the same. I then coat the inside with solvent, have a beverage and watch tv for 15 to 20 minutes, rebrush and clean the rest of the gun. Some times the lead takes a bit more work. I don't shoot more than about 3-4 times a month so I feel that the brushing can't be as bad as a dirty barrel laying around. By the way, I was very pleased to find this sight. I plan to keep it high on my favorites list.
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September 28th, 2006, 07:36 PM #4
BN, try using laytex gloves when cleaning...prevents your hands from touching the solvents and powder residue.
$10 to clean is cheap...I've heard it as high as $25 per weapon...heck I'd clean a firearm for $25. Perhaps, I should offer that service. HAHA...try cleaning 6-10 weapons at a time...good thing I can clean them fast.
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October 25th, 2008, 08:44 AM #5
Re: Personal Tips and tricks in pistol cleaning
May I ask if everyone cleans a new gun first before firing it? I just bought a Sig Mosquito and the manual recommends cleaning it before I initially run rounds through it.
Your thoughts appreciated!!!
Barb
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October 25th, 2008, 09:05 AM #6
Re: Personal Tips and tricks in pistol cleaning
I clean a new gun so i know how she ticks!
"343" Never Forgotten
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October 25th, 2008, 09:39 AM #7
Re: Personal Tips and tricks in pistol cleaning
Having someone else clean your guns is like hiring someone else to make love to your wife.
I prefer to do certain jobs myself as I believe I can do a more thouough job and insure they will work properly when I am finished.Veritas Vos Liberat
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October 25th, 2008, 10:22 AM #8
Re: Personal Tips and tricks in pistol cleaning
Q-tips do a nice job on slide rails.
For a quick clean of trigger groups without disassembly, Ronsonol lighter fluid washes out gunk and leaves a smooth film behind (Jewell recommends lighter fluid for their triggers).
Lycanputoutthecigarettethrope
I taught Chuck Norris to bump-fire.
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October 25th, 2008, 10:38 AM #9
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October 25th, 2008, 10:48 AM #10
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