Do you ALWAYS clean a new gun before firing it for the fiirst time?

[Hokkmike]

Do you ALWAYS clean a new gun before firing for the first time?

I find that aside from insuring no blockage of dirt, grease, etc., that it helps me to familiarize myself with the weapon and gives me a little more peace of mind when taking that first exploratory shot.

[CHEMICAL]

Do you ALWAYS clean a new gun before firing for the first time?

I find that aside from insuring no blockage of dirt, grease, etc., that it helps me to familiarize myself with the weapon and gives me a little more peace of mind when taking that first exploratory shot.

The first thing I do with a new gun is learn it. How to break it down, the way the trigger feels, etc. I definitely clean them right away. It's almost religious for me.

[frankski]

Sure. Break down, clean, reassemble, dry fire.

[Pilot321]

Yes, whether it is new or used. Most new guns come with packing lube, or grease. This is for rust prevention, and preservation, not lube for operation. Breakdown, clean, and LUBE with a good gun oil.

[Rblakely]

Yes - strip, clean, re-assemble. Every time.

[Aggies Coach]

Yes....I usually take it to my LGS to be cleaned after I break them down to familiarize myself with the new weapon.

[hotdog]

Do yous guys use one cleaning kit for both your handguns and rifles?

[iamtommyboy]

As others have said, yes. For both the cleaning and lubricating aspect as well as familiarity. If there is a malfunction of some sort, I don't want to learn how the gun works while it is malfunctioned, possibly with a round in it.

[Svickstc]

If its a glock, ill just take down and inspect, throw it back together and shoot it then clean and reinspect (usually helps loosen up some of that anti sieze they pack in there)...if a little anti sieze makes the gun not function, well truth is i dont want that gun in my collection of SD weapons anyway

other guns, i will usually clean and lube prior to shooting, but always inspect

[Rblakely]

Do yous guys use one cleaning kit for both your handguns and rifles?

I have one large kit at home that has everything I need to clean handguns, rifles and shotguns.

I have a smaller handgun only kit I keep in my bag and take to the range. Many times I'll clean my handgun before I leave the range.