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Thread: Am I cleaning too much?

  1. #41
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    I clean guns I use for Self-Defense and that I know I don't use very frequently, so if left dirty, they'll sit dirty for six months to a year.

    I like them cleaned and lubed for storage.

    I also like to inspect guns I use for Self-Defense for parts breakage, spring wear, function, etc. Also the gun I conceal carry, I don't want carbon all over me when I press check it, holster it, lay it down on something, handle it, etc.

    But if it's something like for example my Browning Buckmark .22 LR Pistol? I've shot about 1,500 rounds through it since I bought it in January... accuracy hasn't degraded and it works reliably.

    I don't really see any reason to do anything other than lubricate it.

    I'll probably clean it eventually.

    You know what I don't do? Keep track of how many rounds I've fired through a gun, I keep a ball park figure, or I remember it, but... I just don't count each round that goes down range that some people do.

    Who here does that?

    I do clean magazines of weapons periodically as well, and then lubricate them. Probably after about three or four range trips with a particular gun.

    Also, I probably over lubricate stuff, intentionally, as I just think I don't know when I'll clean it again but periodically, and also, as stated other places (I forget where) and I found true I've never seen a gun malfunction from too much lubrication, but I have seen them malfunction from too little.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Littlelebowski View Post
    You can clean too much if you're cleaning improperly.

    Examples of cleaning improperly are:

    -using abrasive materials on close tolerance surfaces

    -using a cleaning brush for the bore improperly so that you fret the
    crown

    -inhaling dangerous chemicals and getting them on your skin


    I would recommend less cleaning and more dry firing.
    +1

    Pat
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    Armorer for AR15, 1911, Glocks and Remington 870 shotguns.

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    So is using a bronze brush on the tail end of the bolt "too much"?

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    Nah.......... after every trip to the range I love to grab a couple
    beers and plop down in front of the big screen in the basement. Spread out a few news papers and do a little cleaning.
    Same for after a waterfowl hunt too............ ahhhhhhh.............. that's GOOD time.

    JP

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    Originally Posted by Belmont31R
    Besides part of the purpose of cleaning is giving you the chance to perform a PMCS on thr weapon checking for unusual wear, broken parts, overall condition, etc. The guys who shoot their guns, and then just toss them in a case until the next time they shoot never get a chance to properly break the weapon down, and see whats going on. Not very responsible especially if you use the gun for HD or duty use.
    Originally Posted by Quib
    very good point, and one that most don’t consider.

    There’s more behind cleaning, than simply the task of having a clean weapon.
    +1
    I usually clean my guns after each range time to inspect the interior parts also.

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