Shoot out of the box

[nanney1]

See guys on Youtube shooting new pistols out of the box, and I've read of others doing it as well.

Who has shot their new M&P fresh out of the box before cleaning and oiling? Does it really matter that much?

Or is it much better to clean first?

 

[gonerydin]

I usually go directly from the gun shop to the range. Not saying that’s right or wrong. It’s just what I do. [emoji846]


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[Jim1392]

I give any new gun a quick clean before I shoot it. Most of them come with so much oil from the factory you are just asking for a problem.

 

[BE Mike]

I always clean a new gun, paying extra attention to the bore and chamber(s). I see it as a safety precaution, as well as, eliminating any foreign matter that may have gotten into the gun, which could cause excessive wear or damage. It also gives me a chance to practice my field stripping, check for damage from the factory and check out the moving parts.

 

[martybee]

I've shot all mine right out of the box! Clean and lub after!

 

[mcap1655]

Field strip, bore snake, little oil and off to the range.

More for safety than anything else.

 

[schnee72]

I usually run a patch down the barrel before the first trip to the range.

 

[jejb]

I always clean them first, with one exception. I bought a gun the other day, and the place has an indoor range you can shoot free at if you buy a gun there. It's not close to my house, so figured what the heck. Gun worked fine for all 50 rounds I brought with me.

But that does change my ways. I'll still clean them first, whenever possible.

 

[Rastoff]

I guess reading the manual has gone out of style:

• Before using your firearm for the first time, it should be cleaned.
• Your firearm was treated at the factory with either a preservative or oil to protect it against corrosion during shipping and storage.
• Preservative and oil should be wiped from the bore, chamber and exposed areas using a clean swab or patch before using the firearm.

Why wouldn't you do that?

 

[Dad_Roman]

This is a very subjective point. Some guys shoot outta-the-box and some guys clean and green first.

Point #1. Guns any more seem to come out of manufacturing with some type of oil on them to protect them. Is it machining oil?...storage oil?....lubricating oil? Who knows?

A quick clean and lube insures proper lubrication of the moving parts and functioning of the gun itself. A slide has always impressed me as being (equated to) a connecting rod out in the open. That seems to be some incredible stress(s) to me. If that piece doesnt have proper lube at the proper points then no logic can convince me that your not (possibly) killing your gun.

For a while, some of the Shield 45's were litterally dripping wet with protective lube outta the box, not even shootable without being a BIG danger of slipping.

But thats just me, if your not into this then go ahead.

Point #2. Left over shrapnel inside the components left from machining. Again, the IC engine concept, I dont want ANY shrapnel bouncing around in my tight tolerance machine that depends on tolerances themselves plus lubrication in order to function properly. (see how I brought point #1 back into it )

I have run into shrapnel in trigger groups, slide rails, magazines, etc. Not too much mind you but it DOES happen.

Just my .02

 

[jbtrucker]

I cleaned my M&P Shield before firing , it was covered with oil. Wasn't in a hurry took it home read the manual and looked it over. Used free pass with firearms purchase on a weekday when range wasn't crowded.

 

[Deadeye Dick]

I always clean a new gun, paying extra attention to the bore and chamber(s). I see it as a safety precaution, as well as, eliminating any foreign matter that may have gotten into the gun, which could cause excessive wear or damage. It also gives me a chance to practice my field stripping, check for damage from the factory and check out the moving parts.

This has always been my practice as well. I like to head off any potential problems if I can.

I hope all of you guys field strip and inspect your new guns for defects in materials and or assembly before even leaving the store with them.
It's a lot easier to reject a gun before you sign the paperwork than it is to return it for service or replacement after.

 

[bigwheelzip]

My gun club has a fully stocked gun cleaning bench for members use.

Since I'm usually eager to shoot what I purchase right away, I'll use their bench if I've just bought something from them or sent something there for FFL processing.

Can't say I'd never shoot straight from the box without clean and lube, but why would I when there is an easy option to address it.

 

[apollo99]

I usually go through a new gun after purchase, I clean oil and run a patch down the bore. The only gun I didn't clean when new was my Springfield Armory Professional, That gun was so tight it needed 500 rounds minimum before I was able pull it apart. I did oil and run a patch through it.

 

[Warren Sear]

Definitely swab that bore before shooting. That is a minimum.

 

[BigDog48]

When I buy a new vehicle, I usually drive it for a while to see if I hear, see or smell anything out of the ordinary. If, however, I'm going to use it to take the family on a roadtrip, I check the tire pressure, the oil, and all the other fluids and moving parts to be sure we'll be safe and I know correct operating procedures...to the extent I can.

When I buy a pistol or revolver I do the same thing. I read the manual, field strip it, clean & lube it as the manufacturer suggests, and then I take it out to the range. It, like my vehicle, is a tool that has a purpose. In both cases it is keeping me and my family safe.

Just my opinion on what the right thing to do is...your new handgun (and vehicle) are yours. You can do whatever you want...at your own risk.

 

[Big1]

Yesterday I just bought a 2.0 compact .40 and the minute I was done I took it to the range but I did broke it down and gave it a quick clean, but when I did took it apart it wasn't bad but I did it anyway. I have always give it a clean every since I started shooting.

 

[jrclen]

I'm in the habit of reading the manual, taking it apart, cleaning and lubing it and then seeing if I can get it back together again. Then it's out to the range to make some noise.

 

[Bozz10mm]

I always field strip, clean, and lube a new firearm before I shoot it. Never right out of the box to the range. Ya gotta at least check for barrel obstructions.

 

[CB3]

Reasons to go directly to the range without inspection, clean, lube:

1. Lazy
2. Ignorant
3. Misplaced trust in manufacturer’s unfailing quality control.
4. Immature immediate gratification.
5. Lack of consequential thinking

Other than these, I can’t think of any reason not to head right to the range.