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12-15-2018, 11:40 AM
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Cleaning semi-auto question
I have a question about cleaning an M&P 9. After field-stripping, are there any parts of the slide or frame (upper parts) that should NOT be wiped or scrubbed with something like CLP? I don’t want to get CLP in places it shouldn’t go.
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12-15-2018, 12:21 PM
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I can't think of anything that would be "damaged" by the use of a CLP type gun product. Personally, I don't like getting excessive amounts of cleaner or lubricant anywhere, particularly in areas where access is limited, like down in the trigger group, for example. These lubricants can pick up shooting debris/dirt and this can cause problems down the road.
One other place to avoid during re-lubrication is the firing pin/striker hole in the breechface. Lubricants inside the f.p. tunnel can cause reliability issues, and failure of components in this location. It's a good idea to visually inspect and clean the components here regularly, like the striker assembly, etc.......and to clean the tunnel or channel thoroughly to remove any shooting debris and lubricants found. Leave these particular parts, and the tunnel dry and free of lubrication when re-assembling them.
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12-15-2018, 12:38 PM
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I need to find a good guide with an exploded view of all the parts!
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12-15-2018, 12:44 PM
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Brownells has a fairly detailed schematic on their website:
MP (Semi-Auto) | Top Rated Supplier of Firearm Reloading Equipment, Supplies, and Tools - Colt
Be careful where you get your maintenance information on the internet. A lot of stuff out there is just plain old "mis-information".
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sooch00 has an older U tube cleaning a Glock pistol, others slop cleaner lube everywhere . I use a small amount of alcohol or Hoppes9 on a Q tip to clean around the trigger group and back part of the slide. gunblue490 on u tube has a video cleaning handguns
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IN GENERAL:
When finished cleaning your Auto Loader, RESIST the temptation to over-oil as most guys do! After applying oil sparingly to parts that are supposed to be oiled, gently wipe them off with a patch and just leave a very thin coating behind. That is all that is needed. more than that will attract dust, dirt, powder residue, pocket and holster lint, and you DO NOT want to get oil into your Primer Pockets on your ammo! Oil can cause primers to fail.
Moist "gun oils" leave behind lubrication even when their carriers evaporate. Guns do not need to be slathered with oil and gun oils are no friend to your leather holsters, clothing, coats, etc.
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