How Often To Clean The XDm-40 ?

[CobraMan]

What's the recommended interval for field stripping and cleaning the XDm-40? I'm talking the number of rounds between cleaning ...

[ThumperMX113]

Just like any other firearm, it's a general rule of thumb to clean it after every 'outing'.

[curlyjive]

+1.

I've gone to the range and only shot 50 rounds. Got home and cleaned my xdm 9, finding it to still need a good cleaning.

[sundance43.5]

I would qualify the above statement that it would depend on how many rounds you shoot at each range trip. I see no reason to clean a gun after shooting 50-100 rounds, maybe even 150 rounds, in one range session. I think you can do just as much harm by taking it apart all the time as you can by leaving it "dirty" after firing 50 rounds.

I know some will disagree, but repeated field stripping can not have a "positive" effect on any firearm.

Of course, this all depends on how frequently and how much you shoot.

[ranburr]

It had better be no need for cleaning for at least 1K rounds or someone will be able to buy mine cheap.

ranburr

[chg211]

I usually clean after every outing but I run about 100-200 rounds at least when I get out to the range. I have wondered if I clean to regular or if I should feild strip the gun that often. Sometimes when shooting different ammo I take it down just to see the results from the ammo & how clean it shoots. Sure am enjoying this gun !

[curlyjive]

Originally Posted by sundance43.5

I would qualify the above statement that it would depend on how many rounds you shoot at each range trip. I see no reason to clean a gun after shooting 50-100 rounds, maybe even 150 rounds, in one range session. I think you can do just as much harm by taking it apart all the time as you can by leaving it "dirty" after firing 50 rounds.

I know some will disagree, but repeated field stripping can not have a "positive" effect on any firearm.

Of course, this all depends on how frequently and how much you shoot.

I have to believe that field stripping the gun is easier on the parts than firing it.

I don't think it will hurt to not clean it every time you shoot, but I see no harm in it either.

[dirty magazine]

I have an XD9, so your mileage may vary, but I'm starting to think that I'm a bit OCD with cleaning. I've been cleaning after every range trip. It's fun and I enjoy it, but it might be overkill. I think I might give it a thorough cleaning every 500 or 1K rounds and just do a "light" cleaning after the range.

[Timmay2]

I run a bore brush after each range outing now and drop on some oil if i was out for awhile. Strip cleaning every 500 rounds or so.

[Super Trucker]

How Often To Clean The XDm-40 ?

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