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03-28-2013, 11:45 PM
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how often to field strip & clean a S&W semi auto 39-2
How many rounds of PMC or Independence brand of ammo before field stripping and cleaning a 39-2 9mm S&W?
Probably applies to any semi auto pistol.
How many rounds before simply cleaning the barrel?
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03-29-2013, 06:45 AM
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I clean my pistols after an outing to the range. Usually shoot about 100 rounds through them. I have only ever field stripped it for cleaning. It's personal preference, I like to keep them clean.
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03-29-2013, 07:01 AM
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I Field strip and clean every time fired, wether 3 rounds-300 rounds.
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03-29-2013, 07:17 AM
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For me, thousands. There is no set time to clean. Do it once a year if you want. If you start to notice malfunctions start cleaning. Or just clean at your earliest convenience
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03-29-2013, 07:24 AM
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Simple, if its been fired clean it. Never let the sun set on an uncleaned firearm.
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03-29-2013, 07:28 AM
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It is good to get in the habit of disassembling and cleaning every firearm after every time you shoot it. It is important to inspect all the parts of a firearm after shooting, for wear. I have found parts that have failed - or are very near failure - during this regular disassembly and cleaning.
The only thing you want to be careful of is over-doing it with a brass brush in a .22LR barrel. The dimension between lands and grooves in a .22LR barrel is very small. I have seen several .22LR barrels worn (to the point of affecting accuracy) prematurely by over-brushing, rather than over-use. I often just run a patch with solvent through my .22LR barrels, with no brush.
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03-29-2013, 09:07 AM
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I also clean after every outing. I usually run a wet brush down the tube and chambers in the case of a revolver and let the gun sit for a half hour before I get to work with the patches. I actually find it relaxing.
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03-29-2013, 09:15 PM
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I clean after every outing.
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04-01-2013, 08:11 PM
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If it gets fired, it gets cleaned.
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04-01-2013, 09:07 PM
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After every outing I clean whatever I am shooting.
I did an experiment with a 5906 years ago. It was only a range shooter and not carried for Personal Protection. I shot it, over several outings, without cleaning or oiling. I only wiped off the exterior with a sparing amount of CLP just to get the carbon off the outside. The 5906 went over 700 rounds of mixed reloads, mostly cast lead using Unique and AA #5 powder, until I started getting malfunctions.
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04-01-2013, 09:49 PM
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Show of hands - anyone here ever carried an M16Anothing or M16A1?
OK, everyone with your hand up - how many of you clean your weapons even if they have not been fired?
I'm guessing that's everyone who raised their hand. Old habits die hard.
For those not familiar with the history of the M16, there was a little problem when the weapon was first introduced. People died because of the problems. There were some design changes, but more than anything else the problems decreased when the weapon was kept clean (like spotless).
I still don't like plastic guns.
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04-02-2013, 12:44 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Harrison
Simple, if its been fired clean it. Never let the sun set on an uncleaned firearm.
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This is the best advice you've been given. Three reasons.
1) You could die in your sleep and your wife might not get the best resale price if it's dirty.
2) I read an account of an open carrier getting stopped by rangers after a false report of him firing shots in a park by a gun hating liberal. A clean gun eliminates any question.
3) A clean gun is a happy gun.
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