Lets limit this to revolvers and semi autos. Not rifles or bench rest shooters.
How often do you clean your handguns?
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After every shooting session.
DeathGrip
US Veteran
All my handguns are shooters.I can't get not cleaning tupperware so they still get a cleaning after every session.(That's the way I was raised)
If I had any safe queens I'd clean them at least every time I thought they needed it,probably about once a year but let's define cleaning.I don't think you need to over do it.
Any guns that might be wallhangers need a little more care than a safe gun and a little less than a shooter.
Carry guns, I wouldn't know(0;
I voted for #1 'cause that's the most representative of my condition.
Merry Christmas D.G.
If I had any safe queens I'd clean them at least every time I thought they needed it,probably about once a year but let's define cleaning.I don't think you need to over do it.
Any guns that might be wallhangers need a little more care than a safe gun and a little less than a shooter.
Carry guns, I wouldn't know(0;
I voted for #1 'cause that's the most representative of my condition.
Merry Christmas D.G.
truckemup97
Member
I usually run a bore swab through them before (if it hasn't been to the range in a while) and after I shoot them. A thorough cleaning after shooting if deemed necessary.
Andy Griffith
Member
A clean gun is a sign of a wasted life.
Oh...please substitute the word "house" for "gun" in the above statement.
Oh...please substitute the word "house" for "gun" in the above statement.
SWBigBang
Member
Granted I selected "Every time I shoot them, regardless of rounds fired" but in reality its if I have time afterward. If not then I will do it next time.
Granted I selected "Every time I shoot them, regardless of rounds fired" but in reality its if I have time afterward. If not then I will do it next time.
Ditto for me....
Black_Sheep
Member
They get cleaned each and every time they are fired. Even if they are not fired they get wiped down with a silicone gun cloth occasionally.
Rust never sleeps...
Rust never sleeps...
whuggins
US Veteran
Like the military trained us. Clean, Clean. It will never quite on you.
Duke426
Member
I don't clean 'em until the cylinder binds up from the crud.
Just kidding!
I clean after every time I shoot one if it is blued or my carry piece. If it is stainless steel and just a fun range gun, I might let it go until after a second range session before cleaning.
Just kidding!
I clean after every time I shoot one if it is blued or my carry piece. If it is stainless steel and just a fun range gun, I might let it go until after a second range session before cleaning.
I've seen people leave guns were it looks like a stalactite of lead on the muzzle end LOL No kidding either.
I clean my guns often regardless if I shoot it or not, but need not spend much time on them. I guess you could say it's more like a dusting if you will.
No kidding either. I clean my guns often regardless if I shoot it or not, but need not spend much time on them. I guess you could say it's more like a dusting if you will.
Vulcan Bob
Member
If I shoot it, I clean it! A properly maintained firearm will not let you down. However I do lend some creedence to the old, "more guns are ruined by cleaning than shooting". Ya gotta do it right to be sure. I've seen a lot of oval shaped bore's "on rifles" at the muzzel from improper cleaning rod use.
Sir, it depends on what I've been doing with the gun. "Range toys" get cleaned every two-three hundred rounds. Field guns might get cleaned a couple times a day, depending on what they've been exposed to.
Hope this helps, and Semper Fi.
Ron H.
Hope this helps, and Semper Fi.
Ron H.
SWID
SWCA Memebr
Bore Snakes have spoiled me, I pull one through every time I shoot, but I don't do the through (is that spelled right?) thing until a patch won't come out looking reasonable.
After about 50 rounds I do the chambers and the bore until like new. Top strap, recoil shield, all of it.
After about 50 rounds I do the chambers and the bore until like new. Top strap, recoil shield, all of it.
Unless used in an especially unfriendly environment, I suspect you can do more harm than good by overzealous cleaning regimens. I try to acquire only stainless guns, and clean them only when operational/functionality issues come up --- otherwise, I ignore them. The exception being carry guns, which I like to have in clean/unfired condition, so that if used, there will be GSR establishing ammo used &tc.
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