BG380 detail strip for cleaning?

[GKC]

How many of you who own BG380s have actually detail stripped them for cleaning? Beyond a basic field strip, I mean.

I've been curious about this, because I am considering getting a pocket pistol, since I don't have one currently, and two that I am considering are either a BG380 or an LCP. One of the things I like to do when cleaning my pistols is to clean out the firing pin or striker channel. On my current pistols (1911s and M&Ps) it is easy to do, and no roll pins to punch out, etc. I have also had a Ruger SR9c in the past, and that was easy to do as well. However, from the videos I have seen on YouTube, it is more involved on the LCP, and even more so on the BG380.

So, my question is, how many of you have actually detail stripped the BG380? If not, how do you clean out the channel?

If you also own an LCP, or own one instead of a BG380, please comment on the LCP as well.

Thanks for the information.

[GKC]

Nobody?

[Fastbolt]

I wouldn't do it as part of a regular cleaning regimen. Instead, keep the striker channel clean and avoid using excessive amounts of solvents, CLP's or lubricants that might migrate inside it.

S&W hasn't released an armorer manual for the BG380 yet. Pending.

Removal of the striker, though, involves removal of the extractor, a cross pin secured under the tail of the extractor, the rear sight and the striker safety block contained under the rear sight. Not exactly what you might call a "kitchen table gunsmithing" project.

The frame (which is actually the steel housing held within the plastic grip frame) is more complex, and not something I'd want to attempt without an armorer manual and some insight from someone teaching an armorer class.

I'd keep it clean with normal field-stripping procedures, and just keep from using an excessive amount of liquids that might migrate and contaminate the inside of the slide & frame. (Something I've recommended for many years with all manner of handguns, FWIW.)

That's what I'm suggesting to the guys who are buying and using the BG380's, anyway. I'll have better info as soon as the armorer manual and class is set up for them (since they're apparently becoming increasingly approved for LE backup & off-duty use).

[GKC]

Thanks! I am by no means a kitchen table gunsmith...or any other kind, for that matter...more of a kitchen klutz!

I have reviewed some of the videos out there, and I don't feel comfortable at all doing this level of detail. I owned a BG380 once before, but traded it before I even fired it (a 1911 came my way, and I had to ante up some of what I already had to afford it.) I have been going back and forth over the BG380 vs the LCP, and the BG feels better in my hand. I was just concerned about being able to clean it. I can easily take down my 1911s and M&Ps, at least to the level of taking out the firing pins and cleaning out the channels...but this little gun looks like more than I'd want to do to attempt that.

I may be obsessing over it too much...I think I'll give one a whirl, or another one, and do the regular clean and fire it this time.

[JM4151]

I like disc break cleaner for cleaning guns, it dries leaving no desidue. I would be reluctant to use it on a gun with all that plastic. I would try alcohol as a cleaning solvent, blow it out with an air hose followed by a lubercation, with very light oil, if necessary.