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67GTO · 04-04-2008, 02:45 PM

I do not know how long it has been since I have cleaned any of my guns. I have been married for 9 yrs and had 3 kids and have not cleaned one since before then. How often do you recommend cleaning them? What kind of supplies do I need to clean a.22lr pistol and rifle, 25-06 rifle, shotguns, and of course an XD40. Can I get a kit somewhere? I need to get into a habbit of doing it.

ScottyT · 04-04-2008, 02:51 PM

I clean after every time I go shooting, though I know some who would say that is a bit overkill, especially when I only shoot 50 rounds or something.

I use Hoppes #9 solvent and oil (smells great!). Bore snakes for different calibers are generally pretty cheap. Pipe cleaners soaked in solvent are great for getting in the little crevices. Don't use Q-tips, they get little bits of cotton everywhere.

XDConvert9mm · 04-04-2008, 02:56 PM

I use the boresnake immediately after shooting while it's still hot and it helps tremendously. I usually won't even field strip until at least 200-300 went through. When I do a full clean I use Breakfree CLP, boresnake and a compressor or canned air to blow it out is just about all I ever need. Old t-shirt rags and Q tips for excess.

jeepinbanditrider · 04-04-2008, 02:56 PM

I clean my carry guns once a week. The other ones get cleaned when they get shot or get a wipe down once a month.

Lazarus · 04-05-2008, 06:07 PM

Whenever I get a chance. All of my guns are reliable enough to where I dont have to clean too often.

Amp · 04-05-2008, 06:15 PM

I usually go to the range 2 to 3 times a month and I try to clean them every time I fire them. I feel guilty if I even put it off by a day or two.

**TMP** · 04-05-2008, 08:30 PM

After every shoot, cuz if I go shootin' it's going to be at least a couple hundred rounds. I like to keep my babies clean all the time.

MarKing · 04-07-2008, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TMP

After every shoot, cuz if I go shootin' it's going to be at least a couple hundred rounds. I like to keep my babies clean all the time.

Same here.

Prometheus · 04-08-2008, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeepinbanditrider

I clean my carry guns once a week. The other ones get cleaned when they get shot or get a wipe down once a month.

My carry guns get cleaned when they are shot or when they look too 'linty', lol. Which is once a month or so.

My other guns get cleaned when they are shot, I don't do any scheduled maintance cleaning. I certainly don't do the 'wipe down once a month thing'.

My guess is you're a noob to gun ownership or have less than 5

Nothing personal and I think we were all like that when we started out.

Only one gun do I make sure to clean atleast twice a year and that was my grandfathers. Beyond that I've got guns I haven't fired or cleaned in years
. Guns I know I won't be shooting for awhile get a fairly thorough cleaning and heavy oiling. My lever action 30-30 is one of them... that goes out maybe one a year.

englandcrown · 04-08-2008, 01:52 PM

After every shooting session. It's easy. It doesn't take long. It gets you very familiar with your weapon. And it smells great!!!

04-04-2008, 02:45 PM	#1
67GTO XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 12	Gun Cleaning How Often I do not know how long it has been since I have cleaned any of my guns. I have been married for 9 yrs and had 3 kids and have not cleaned one since before then. How often do you recommend cleaning them? What kind of supplies do I need to clean a.22lr pistol and rifle, 25-06 rifle, shotguns, and of course an XD40. Can I get a kit somewhere? I need to get into a habbit of doing it.

04-04-2008, 02:51 PM	#2
ScottyT XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 311	I clean after every time I go shooting, though I know some who would say that is a bit overkill, especially when I only shoot 50 rounds or something. I use Hoppes #9 solvent and oil (smells great!). Bore snakes for different calibers are generally pretty cheap. Pipe cleaners soaked in solvent are great for getting in the little crevices. Don't use Q-tips, they get little bits of cotton everywhere. __________________ ------------------ XD 45 compact Mosin Nagant M91/30 ------------------ Why Mosin Nagants are the greatest rifles in the world: http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinHumor.htm

04-04-2008, 02:56 PM	#3
XDConvert9mm XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NW Atlanta Suburbs Posts: 1,489	I use the boresnake immediately after shooting while it's still hot and it helps tremendously. I usually won't even field strip until at least 200-300 went through. When I do a full clean I use Breakfree CLP, boresnake and a compressor or canned air to blow it out is just about all I ever need. Old t-shirt rags and Q tips for excess. __________________ Good night, and Good Luck. - Edward R. Murrow S&W M&P 15 A3/M4 SA XD9 Service SA XD9 SC Taurus PT111 Millenium Pro Bersa Thunder .380 CC

04-04-2008, 02:56 PM	#4
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MCAS New River Posts: 3,800	I clean my carry guns once a week. The other ones get cleaned when they get shot or get a wipe down once a month. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201

04-05-2008, 06:07 PM	#5
Lazarus XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,809	Whenever I get a chance. All of my guns are reliable enough to where I dont have to clean too often. __________________ You never know what you'll miss until its gone.

04-05-2008, 06:15 PM	#6
Amp XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 29	I usually go to the range 2 to 3 times a month and I try to clean them every time I fire them. I feel guilty if I even put it off by a day or two. __________________ Springfield XD .45ACP Service Ruger Standard .22lr Pistol Taurus PT92 Stainless Steel

04-05-2008, 08:30 PM	#7
TMP XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 821	After every shoot, cuz if I go shootin' it's going to be at least a couple hundred rounds. I like to keep my babies clean all the time. __________________ ______________________ XD45 Tactical XD9 subcompact Wilson Border Patrol 870 Ruger 10/22 Beretta U22 Neos 6.0 INOX "Laws that forbid the carrying of arms. . . disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes. . . Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man." -- Jefferson`s "Commonplace Book," 1774-1776

04-08-2008, 01:52 PM	#10
englandcrown XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 225	After every shooting session. It's easy. It doesn't take long. It gets you very familiar with your weapon. And it smells great!!! __________________ God Bless America! "Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY!," saith the Lord" SAXD 45acp service Benelli Nova 12ga pump-ALL CAMO New England 20ga single shot Stag AR15 Mdl 2 *USPSA # A-60044

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