Shoot out of the box

[wingriderz]

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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I usally have done this as well. With my line up. My M &P 40 c got that out the box trip flawless and still is. I bought and Xds 45 the same week took it home cleaned it only to have the first 500 rounds be very rough a lot of fail to feed

 

[NewToGuns17]

The only thing I have done between my 3 is add extra oil if I think it needs it. Go shoot and then clean the gun. Can't say it's a good science or a bad one but I haven't had any issues.

 

[BE Mike]

Besides the safety reasons to clean a new gun, I find that when a gun is new the metal surfaces that rub on one another will have some roughness, especially nowadays when so many gun parts are stamped or cnc produced without any hand finishing. I find it prudent to clean the gun and put a known lube on those parts that will mate together with use. As has been stated, some folks buy a new car and immediately take it out and see how fast it will go. Others follow the manufacturer's suggestion on break-in.

 

[gwpercle]

Utube idiots do a LOT of unwise things that should be ignored.

Arms come from the factory with preservatives for shipping and extended storage . Usually a coating of a heavy product like Cosmoline . These coating are not the best lubricants for moving parts...they are heavy and not designed for lube . No telling how long or in what conditions the arms will be stored in in before the new owner gets them so the preservatives are necessary.

I'm not new to guns...this advice comes from over 50 years of shooting. You can take it to the bank.

Always a Great Idea, to clean (remove preservatives)and lubricate with a proper lubricant. Now you don't have to do this, free country and all , Utubers don't do it...But , no whinning , complaing and/or grousing when every third round hangs up... And do not blame the gun, ammo or manufacturer...you are the blame.

My old Daddy would tell me " Boy, Don't be acting the fool ! "
Gary

 

[topwaterbass]

i usually disassemble, check bore, wipe everything down to remove excess, lube and shoot. I dont actually clean it first.

 

[Arik]

All the time. Did it with my Shield, Glocks, HKs, Sigs. Any rifle I happen to pick up. Many modern firearms don't need to be cleaned, they're already clean. And then few rounds that we're short at the factory don't mean anything. Does anyone stop and clean their guns ever few rounds?

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[Arik]

I guess reading the manual has gone out of style:



Why wouldn't you do that?

What does it do?

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[Arik]

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.

Aha sure! And what exactly do you get buy cleaning first?


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[sheepdawg]

When I was a little sheepdawg my dad wouldn't let me shoot any of his firearms without me proving that I could field strip it first. Well he was rarely wrong and old habits never die. Might as well clean and lube a little while it's apart.

 

[Saudade]

All get field striped, inspected, wiped down (at least) and lubed. More if needed. When picking up a new firearm, I always bring my range bag with cleaning supplies.

This does several things for me.

First, it makes sure I know how to field strip and operate it properly in case I have issues on the line. This includes magazines and other doodads.

Second, factory "lube" depends on the manufacturer. Some handguns came covered with "preservative". When I lube it, I know what's on it.

Lastly, I know it's cleaned and lubed. There are plenty of stories about people buy new guns that are very dirty. Some allege the guns are "used", some suspect the LGS staff shot it or a potential customer did and decided not to buy. I may not check the oil level or tire pressure in a new car, but I do check the odometer. Last time I looked, handguns don't have "odometers".

Anyway, that's what I do with my guns. As always, YMMV.

 

[dubshooter]

All my guns get some table time before they’re allowed out to the range. Time for cleaning, inspection, familiarization.

I was always taught to take a girl to dinner before taking her home, and stay away from the ones that are willing to skip the dinner.

 

[CB3]

Cleaning first

Aha sure! And what exactly do you get buy cleaning first?
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http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...d-first-range-trip.html?524023=#post139623943

 

[bnolsen]

With my shield 9mm I took it from the FFL directly to the gun range and ran at least one box through it. Of course I visually inspected it first.
One of the few pistols I've owned that felt good out of the box and also made me feel very confident about it. Haven't had a failure yet, mostly aguila, winchester white box, IMI, some hollow points as well.

I bought a taurus pt111 g2 mill pro and they ship those dripping with oil so they must be cleaned off first.

 

[mr-mom]

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.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
What he said.
Dave
SWCA #2778

 

[Arik]

http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...d-first-range-trip.html?524023=#post139623943

I want to see if it performs in less than ideal conditions. If the fees ramp needs work then it's not for me. If it needs any kind of help in the beginning...not for me. No emotional attachment to brand or style. Any good gun is fine for me. My shield has been fine out of the box. All my guns have been, even the used Police ones.

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[Dave Lively]

As has been stated, some folks buy a new car and immediately take it out and see how fast it will go. Others follow the manufacturer's suggestion on break-in.

Bought a new car recently? Most manufacturers no longer specify a break-in. With tighter tolerances and better oil it really isn't necessary anymore. The VW GTI I bought a couple of years ago still suggested a break-in period due the the turbo which I followed since that is the way I did things 30 years ago. But that is the exception to the new normal. Some guys online even claim you should drive a new car like you stole it to properly break it in but that just seems wrong to me.

While cars are built to tighter specifications now it seems like guns have gone the opposite direction. I always like to inspect a new gun before I shoot it and clean it while I am at it. I have never found anything wrong and could have just shot all my new guns straight out of the box but I kind of like taking a new gun apart and doing so before I shoot it certainly is not going to hurt anything.

 

[Doug M.]

It depends on the firearm. One needs to read the manual first to see what the manufacturer says to do. It's been a few years since I bought a Wilson Combat pistol, but they insist that pistol should be fired from 300-500 rounds as it is prior to cleaning due to it having been tested and fitted at the factory. From what I have seen, that's a minority or even unique.

 

[Arik]

Manuals are a mix of information and CYA. There's factual info and how to along with covering their butts just in case. Don't write about checking and cleaning the gun and there will be that one guy

Does everyone here know how to take apart a 5906? If you do you already know how roughly 50% of handguns come apart. I first owned a HK USP. When I bought my first 3rd gen SW I automatically knew how to take it apart, because it's no different than the USP. Never needed the USP maual for disassembling because I used to have a CZ....same thing!

The other half .... striker fired....are all similar too


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[AuDoc]

Yeah, I clean each and every one first. People closest to me may even have the impression cleaning is my favorite part.... Might be.

Some of my fondest memories as a child were Dad teaching me to shoot and clean what we shoot. Many fun evenings were spent at a bench cleaning his vast collection. Wasn't long till I was given the responsibility to maintain them yearly on my own. Garands, lever actions, wheel guns, Mausers from different countries and then there were the bayonets and such that went along with them. I have Hoppes in my blood.

 

[BE Mike]

Bought a new car recently? Most manufacturers no longer specify a break-in. With tighter tolerances and better oil it really isn't necessary anymore. The VW GTI I bought a couple of years ago still suggested a break-in period due the the turbo which I followed since that is the way I did things 30 years ago. But that is the exception to the new normal. Some guys online even claim you should drive a new car like you stole it to properly break it in but that just seems wrong to me.

While cars are built to tighter specifications now it seems like guns have gone the opposite direction. I always like to inspect a new gun before I shoot it and clean it while I am at it. I have never found anything wrong and could have just shot all my new guns straight out of the box but I kind of like taking a new gun apart and doing so before I shoot it certainly is not going to hurt anything.

No, my 14 year old Ford F-150 hasn't worn out yet (maybe due to the way I treat it), but I still wouldn't take a brand new vehicle out and see how fast it would go. Actually I think you are wrong about gun tolerances. I find that CNC machining has made tolerances on many firearms much more close than before that process. My brand new AR had a barrel break in recommendation that I followed. Yep, you can take a gun out of the box and shoot the snot out of it without any big problems, but I'll still field strip mine, inspect it, clean it and re-lube with a known lubricant (not preservative) and clean the barrel with my favorite cleaner that conditions the bore. I think it requires so little effort and can pay off down the road, that it is worth it. I don't have to justify it to anyone but myself since I'm the one who spent his money on it. In this throw away and instant gratification society today, some people might find my way old school. I'm fine with that.