How much/ how far do you folks go with cleaning a new firearm before you fire it for the first time?
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Cleaning a new firearm
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warwickben
bubba Kalashnikov
Depends on the gun . Some come with a shipping grease oil etc I wouldn't want to use .
Field strip wipe down and oil, you'll be good to go .
Field strip wipe down and oil, you'll be good to go .
usp45ct
NES Member
Depends on the gun. Minimum is patch down the barrel. Some manufacturers state not to tale a gun apart for the first 500 rounds( volkmann, les Baer). Others do not even mention it.
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I like your style
^ This. I suppose it's best to clean it prior to shooting but then I suppose if you buy a new car having a mechanic do a complete spec check and then washing and waxing it would be in order too. I'm with Atilla; I clean a new gun after I shoot it.
WallHack
Banned
Some can be downright gross. S&W uses some sort of brown sticky oil to ship stuff in, I'd rather clean it and lube it first so's I know right where a firearm is at (too much/too little lube? More break-in required? Etc)
This is true. A new Glock has some grease on the rails that Glock says not to remove. Unless the manufacturer states otherwise a quick field strip, clean, and inspect for any gun is advisable before firing it for the time.
Thanks for the reply folks, i appreciate it. I did do a basic field strip and cleaning while leaving the copper based lube as it is. I love the new glock, i just hope the finish is just as durable as my gen 3.
It's not necessary. All major firearms manufacturers test fire every gun before it leaves the factory, and contrary to popular belief, guns aren't coated in packing grease like a Mosin going into long-term storage. In most cases, parts are well oiled in the bins on the assembly line. Sometimes grease is used instead. Neither will cause issues.
For me, I am old school... trust but verify!
I always take apart any new guns I buy for a couple of reasons.....
1) I don't know what lube they used at the factory. I use M-Pro 7 so I'm sure what's on it right from the start.
2) Most weapons are test fired before selling.. the companies clean the barrel, but not the whole weapon.
3) Not sure where the lubed they weapon, or if they lubed the magazine.... this way I establish my PM (Preventative Maintenance) right from the start.
4) Cleaning gives you a chance to inspect the weapon before you shoot it...allowing you to check the various parts for any damage or defects.
( anyone who has every worked at a manufacturer knows quality inspections are not 100%!)
5) Believe it or not some people don't just rush right out and shoot their "new" guns.
They store them for weeks or months before getting a chance to shoot them. Inspection / cleaning give you a chance to see what you have and return it or get it repaired before you go shooting.
6) Parts may be "well oiled" in their bins,,,, but what type oil? Gun oil? Machine oil? Also oil does not stop rust, it only limitedly protects the metal parts!
Now how long have the parts been in the bin? I have cleaned many weapons that looked clean but afterwards showed signs of rust and grease.
Like I said... trust but verify....
Do what works and make sense for you... its your weapon.
For me I'm good with this for my weapons !![[coffee]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/028.gif "Coffee [coffee]")
Bye the way I don't have any weapons any more... they all were lost in a terrible boating accident...all lost at sea!!![[wink]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/002.gif "Wink [wink]")
I always take apart any new guns I buy for a couple of reasons.....
1) I don't know what lube they used at the factory. I use M-Pro 7 so I'm sure what's on it right from the start.
2) Most weapons are test fired before selling.. the companies clean the barrel, but not the whole weapon.
3) Not sure where the lubed they weapon, or if they lubed the magazine.... this way I establish my PM (Preventative Maintenance) right from the start.
4) Cleaning gives you a chance to inspect the weapon before you shoot it...allowing you to check the various parts for any damage or defects.
( anyone who has every worked at a manufacturer knows quality inspections are not 100%!)
5) Believe it or not some people don't just rush right out and shoot their "new" guns.
They store them for weeks or months before getting a chance to shoot them. Inspection / cleaning give you a chance to see what you have and return it or get it repaired before you go shooting.
6) Parts may be "well oiled" in their bins,,,, but what type oil? Gun oil? Machine oil? Also oil does not stop rust, it only limitedly protects the metal parts!
Now how long have the parts been in the bin? I have cleaned many weapons that looked clean but afterwards showed signs of rust and grease.
Like I said... trust but verify....
Do what works and make sense for you... its your weapon.
For me I'm good with this for my weapons !
Bye the way I don't have any weapons any more... they all were lost in a terrible boating accident...all lost at sea!!
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For a new AR build, I lube the moving parts in the lower, the BCG, and shine a light down the barrel. If necessary, I run a bore cleaner through the barrel (but this is usually not necessary). Otherwise, I fire away at the range.
ToddDubya
NES Member
When other drivers see you waving a gun out the window, they think "Holy crap, that guy has a new gun and needs to get it to the range. I better make way.".
Garys
NES Member
Even if I did know the person, I'd strip it, check it, and clean it. Then I'd go to the range and put at least 50 rounds through it. Then clean it again. That's for a gun I was going to carry for self defense. For any others, I might put fewer rounds through it, but other than that it would be the same routine.
