How to Clean Your Gun

Are you a new gun owner and concerned about how to clean your gun?

Without proper cleaning, your gun can malfunction over time. It can also stall and stop working.

If you want to maintain your gun’s capacity for as long as possible, you’ve got to give more importance to gun cleaning.

But what’s the best way to clean a gun? How do you make sure you aren’t making any mistakes when cleaning your gun?

Here’s what you need to know:

De-grease Your Gun

You want to de-grease your gun to clean off oil, debris, and other dirt on your gun. Make sure the gun is empty before cleaning it!

After thoroughly using your gun, you can expect it to be covered in different oils from your hands. These oils can seep into the gun and cause issues in the long run.

You should invest in a cleaning solvent to degrease your gun. If you’re a handgun owner, you want to consider using Blade Tech Holsters to protect your gun when not in use.

Make sure you dry it thoroughly after degreasing it using a gun cloth. You also want to wash your hands before and after cleaning degreasing your gun.

Cleaning the Action and Magazine

The action refers to the slide or bolt of a rifle or handgun. If you need to clean a shotgun, then you’ve got to clean the pump.

Use a nylon utility brush to clean between the action. You then clean the outer action using a dry cloth and a cleaning solvent. There are specific solvents for cleaning the action.

The manufacturer will also recommend pouring a few drops of lubricant on your action once you’ve finished cleaning it. Make sure you never apply an excess of lubricant.

For cleaning the magazine, make sure you wear safety glasses. There are brushes for cleaning magazines as well.

You’ll have to take apart the magazine and use a cleaning agent or solvent to clean it. Make sure you dry it thoroughly afterward. You should also never use lubricant for the magazine!

Cleaning the Barrel and Chamber

Use a dry brush made of copper-phosphate or nylon to clean the barrel and chamber.

Do this until you see the brush completely covered in residue. You then want to use a cleaning rod and place a cleaning cloth over it. Dip this in a bore solvent and continue cleaning the barrel and chamber.

You want to make sure you have an adequate supply of bore solvent at all times.

That’s How to Clean Your Gun

Now that you know how to clean your gun you’ll be able to prolong its lifespan and prevent any malfunctions.

Make sure you invest in the right cleaning materials for your gun. You can consult your local gun shop owner on what’s best for your guns.

Consider using a holster to keep your handguns protected at all times. You also want to always have an adequate supply of cleaning materials at all times. Postponing gun cleaning will lead to issues in the long run.

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