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cbennettx · 08-25-2006, 11:54 AM

Picked up my new .45 yesterday. To the point. Should I break down and clean before the first firing or wait until the first rounds are through it? What's the best cleaner to use? What is the best ammo you guys have had luck using? What's the best place to look for a holster. Something for the range, car, etc. I don't mind spending a decent amount for a quality leather job. Can't wait to get it to the range. Thanks for the help.

The Knight Of Light · 08-25-2006, 12:51 PM

Should I break down and clean before the first firing or wait until the first rounds are through it?
Little bit of lube and shoot that sucker about 200 times!

What's the best cleaner to use?
There are a lot of good cleaners out there you should do a search to figure out what others are using. I use a super thin oil called Kroil for removing powder residue, but I also have an Ultrasonic cleaner that works very well.

What is the best ammo you guys have had luck using?
I have always had good luck with Fiochi, Magtech, and Winchester White Box. There are others that some says work well. Stay away from Wolf no matter what the guy at the store or how low the price is.

What's the best place to look for a holster?
Did your gun not come with the holster? If not then I have always liked Blade-Tech. If you are worried about Plastic vs Leather I like using Desantis Holsters as well. Try a google search to find Quality manufacturers. If you are looking for something to just hold the pistol on your hip at the range Uncle Mike's has a following as well. I have seen some Fobus holsters, but I would wait for their newer versions to come out.

mike1972 · 08-25-2006, 01:43 PM

cbennettx, welcome to the most helpful bunch of folks on a gun forum

Whenever I buy a gun, I will clean of all the cosmoline, then go out & shoot a bit, then give her a good cleaning & lube afterwards... Some folks have different rituals, either way, the advice you get from the folks on this board will be good advice

cbennettx · 08-25-2006, 02:17 PM

Thanks for the info. I know about Wolf. I'm not new to shooting, just the XD.

cbennettx · 08-25-2006, 02:18 PM

What is a good quality lube?

happygunner · 08-25-2006, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cbennettx

What is a good quality lube?

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I use Breakfree it has worked great.

mojust · 08-25-2006, 04:38 PM

I'd clean the barrel, oil it and grease the slide before going to the range, but you don't have to do a complete cleaning.

For cleaning I use Hoppe's solvent, Miltec oil and Miltec grease for the slide. Works great.

Holsters seem to be a problem, although others on this site have recommended some.

The Knight Of Light · 08-25-2006, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cbennettx

Thanks for the info. I know about Wolf. I'm not new to shooting, just the XD.

I figured as much. Smart Questions.

**Loves2Shoot** · 08-25-2006, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cbennettx

What is a good quality lube?

http://www.brianenos.com/store/slide-glide.html

The Knight Of Light · 08-25-2006, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Shoot

http://www.brianenos.com/store/slide-glide.html

OOOHHHH +1 on that. I like it a lot. I have Lite and #3. I mixed them 50/50 and added in a little Necco Moly slide. It has not shown itself to be any more or less effective. I e-mailed Brian Enos about it and he said the same. I use an old syringe to apply it.

08-25-2006, 11:54 AM	#1
cbennettx XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NC Posts: 274	New .45 ACP Questions Picked up my new .45 yesterday. To the point. Should I break down and clean before the first firing or wait until the first rounds are through it? What's the best cleaner to use? What is the best ammo you guys have had luck using? What's the best place to look for a holster. Something for the range, car, etc. I don't mind spending a decent amount for a quality leather job. Can't wait to get it to the range. Thanks for the help.

08-25-2006, 12:51 PM	#2
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,700 Blog Entries: 12	Should I break down and clean before the first firing or wait until the first rounds are through it? Little bit of lube and shoot that sucker about 200 times! What's the best cleaner to use? There are a lot of good cleaners out there you should do a search to figure out what others are using. I use a super thin oil called Kroil for removing powder residue, but I also have an Ultrasonic cleaner that works very well. What is the best ammo you guys have had luck using? I have always had good luck with Fiochi, Magtech, and Winchester White Box. There are others that some says work well. Stay away from Wolf no matter what the guy at the store or how low the price is. What's the best place to look for a holster? Did your gun not come with the holster? If not then I have always liked Blade-Tech. If you are worried about Plastic vs Leather I like using Desantis Holsters as well. Try a google search to find Quality manufacturers. If you are looking for something to just hold the pistol on your hip at the range Uncle Mike's has a following as well. I have seen some Fobus holsters, but I would wait for their newer versions to come out. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

08-25-2006, 04:38 PM	#7
mojust XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: connecticut Posts: 169	I'd clean the barrel, oil it and grease the slide before going to the range, but you don't have to do a complete cleaning. For cleaning I use Hoppe's solvent, Miltec oil and Miltec grease for the slide. Works great. Holsters seem to be a problem, although others on this site have recommended some. __________________ Sig 228, 226 Blackwater, S&W 60, Mossberg 590, XD .45 ACP, Springfield 1911, Smith 1911. Happiness is a warm gun

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08-25-2006, 01:43 PM	#3
mike1972 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 285	cbennettx, welcome to the most helpful bunch of folks on a gun forum Whenever I buy a gun, I will clean of all the cosmoline, then go out & shoot a bit, then give her a good cleaning & lube afterwards... Some folks have different rituals, either way, the advice you get from the folks on this board will be good advice __________________ Hold on baby Jesus.... This is gonna get bumpy.

08-25-2006, 02:17 PM	#4
cbennettx XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NC Posts: 274	Thanks for the info. I know about Wolf. I'm not new to shooting, just the XD.

08-25-2006, 02:18 PM	#5
cbennettx XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NC Posts: 274	What is a good quality lube?