Yep, that's what I do too.
What is the first thing you do when you get a new Gun?
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Yep, that's what I do too.
If it's a new production gun, I pull out a magnifying glass and complain about every microscopic imperfection on the forum.
Not really.
I'll clean it, fondle it, dry fire it and dream about it's first range trip.
If it's a new to me used gun, I'll check the timing and how the action feels. If everything seems ok I'll put a drop of Firepower FP-10 in the action and dry fire it a few times to spread it around and give it a good cleaning.
If it's gummy/gritty then I'll take it apart and give it a good detail cleaning/relube.
Either way, I'll start designing a holster for it.
Not really.
I'll clean it, fondle it, dry fire it and dream about it's first range trip.
If it's a new to me used gun, I'll check the timing and how the action feels. If everything seems ok I'll put a drop of Firepower FP-10 in the action and dry fire it a few times to spread it around and give it a good cleaning.
If it's gummy/gritty then I'll take it apart and give it a good detail cleaning/relube.
Either way, I'll start designing a holster for it.
RobertJ.
Member
What???
Just kidding, that's a great idea if it's something you're not familiar with. I've had to do that with several, like the P38, which I had never owned one of before. Watching a couple YouTube videos isn't a bad idea, either, especially if you can find one from someone like Hickok 45.
FloridaFlier
Member
Chute it! Chute it quick like! Make it yours!
Then, clean it really, really well.
Then, clean it really, really well.
Fackler Rebel
Member
Field strip it, clean and lube, fire it, break it down, clean and lube, perform function and safety check and then put it the gun safe and lock the safe.
Reb
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hangnoose
Member
1'st thing you
If the gun is used I would have already given it at the very least a quick visable inspection with a flashlight or better a bore light. On all guns at the least I would run a dry or wet patch down the bbl to see how it comes out, then a fieldstrip for further inspection, to make sure nothing is broken/missing/scratched etc, use the manual if needed or if I have any ?'s, or it's a gun I know nothing about. Fondle it, shoulder or aim it, SAFELY/CAREFULLY make sure it feeds/ cycles/ ejects a round, tweak anything needed like scope eye relief etc. THE LAST THING I DO IS FIRE AN UNFAMILIAR WEAPON! They call Fl the Gunshine state but I HAVE NEVER seen such filthy crudded up used guns anywhere. I'd be ashamed to sell something in that condition. You can tell a lot about a man by the way he keeps his guns & tools. I wish I kept my desk & truck as clean as my guns.
If the gun is used I would have already given it at the very least a quick visable inspection with a flashlight or better a bore light. On all guns at the least I would run a dry or wet patch down the bbl to see how it comes out, then a fieldstrip for further inspection, to make sure nothing is broken/missing/scratched etc, use the manual if needed or if I have any ?'s, or it's a gun I know nothing about. Fondle it, shoulder or aim it, SAFELY/CAREFULLY make sure it feeds/ cycles/ ejects a round, tweak anything needed like scope eye relief etc. THE LAST THING I DO IS FIRE AN UNFAMILIAR WEAPON! They call Fl the Gunshine state but I HAVE NEVER seen such filthy crudded up used guns anywhere. I'd be ashamed to sell something in that condition. You can tell a lot about a man by the way he keeps his guns & tools. I wish I kept my desk & truck as clean as my guns.
I take photos of it and log it into a computer database with all the details of dimensions, caliber, markings, history, serial number, date or estimated date of manufacture, what I paid for it, etc. This is for insurance purposes and when I croak, my heirs will know the value. One of the details I record is whether or not I bought it from a dealer or an individual. My memory not being what it used to be, I put all this down for the record. If I ever decide to sell or trade the gun, I know what I have in it, and I periodically upgrade my notes on estimated value. So many of the guns I bought years ago have escalated in value; what I paid for them is certainly not a reflection of their actual value today.
With the computer database, it's easy to get listings by manufacturer, or any other criterion, and get a sum of total value. I periodically print out a complete listing, so even without a computer, there is a record.
Then it's disassembled and cleaned, and finally -
it's off to the range to sight it in!
John
With the computer database, it's easy to get listings by manufacturer, or any other criterion, and get a sum of total value. I periodically print out a complete listing, so even without a computer, there is a record.
Then it's disassembled and cleaned, and finally -
it's off to the range to sight it in!
John
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hangnoose
Member
1'st thing you
If the gun is used I would have already given it at the very least a quick visable inspection with a flashlight or better a bore light. On all guns at the least I would run a dry or wet patch down the bbl to see how it comes out, then a fieldstrip & cleaning for further inspection, to make sure nothing is broken/missing/scratches/tool marks in the bore, etc, use the manual if needed or if I have any ?'s, or it's a gun I know nothing about. Fondle it, shoulder or aim it, SAFELY/CAREFULLY make sure it feeds/ cycles/ ejects a round, tweak anything needed like scope eye relief etc. THE LAST THING I DO IS FIRE AN UNFAMILIAR WEAPON! They call Fl the Gunshine state but I HAVE NEVER seen such filthy crudded up used guns anywhere. I'd be ashamed to sell something in that condition. You can tell a lot about a man by the way he keeps his guns & tools. I wish I kept my desk & truck as clean as my guns.
If the gun is used I would have already given it at the very least a quick visable inspection with a flashlight or better a bore light. On all guns at the least I would run a dry or wet patch down the bbl to see how it comes out, then a fieldstrip & cleaning for further inspection, to make sure nothing is broken/missing/scratches/tool marks in the bore, etc, use the manual if needed or if I have any ?'s, or it's a gun I know nothing about. Fondle it, shoulder or aim it, SAFELY/CAREFULLY make sure it feeds/ cycles/ ejects a round, tweak anything needed like scope eye relief etc. THE LAST THING I DO IS FIRE AN UNFAMILIAR WEAPON! They call Fl the Gunshine state but I HAVE NEVER seen such filthy crudded up used guns anywhere. I'd be ashamed to sell something in that condition. You can tell a lot about a man by the way he keeps his guns & tools. I wish I kept my desk & truck as clean as my guns.
My new guns are at least 20 years old. My LGS is an indoor range. Right after the paperwork is done, I'm through the range door with the gun and 100 to 150 rounds of ammo. When the ammo is gone, it needs cleaning from shooting cast bullets.
MrTrolleyguy
US Veteran
Usually I am so excited that after I get to the house I'll give it a quick look over then load snap cap and dry fire and check for end shake etc. Then I have to put it away so that I can calm down.
Lately when I get back to them I clean them with Gunzilla then apply Ren Wax and admire how nice they look now. I might not shoot they for months if they are NIB or brand new. There have been some exceptions w/ a rough Cobra and a 80-85% pre-27 5" that got to the range quickly.
And of course I post photos on the forum...and hope no one thinks I doing a "hey look at me" etc. No one wants to be judged harshly or to rile people up. But what the heck. I am sort of proud of my little collection.
Joe
Lately when I get back to them I clean them with Gunzilla then apply Ren Wax and admire how nice they look now. I might not shoot they for months if they are NIB or brand new. There have been some exceptions w/ a rough Cobra and a 80-85% pre-27 5" that got to the range quickly.
And of course I post photos on the forum...and hope no one thinks I doing a "hey look at me" etc. No one wants to be judged harshly or to rile people up. But what the heck. I am sort of proud of my little collection.
Joe
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hdfinder47
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05CarbonDRZ
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I also keep a log of all my Guns and what I paid for them,This comes in VERY handy when you go to sell or trade a Gun.I also keep a written list with all the serial numbers and current market values along with a picture of each Gun in a seperate fire safe for Insurance purposes.
Ben Cartwright SASS
US Veteran
Photograph it, and log it into my paper log book ( up to book 3) and then if it is a C&R in the bound book and finally in the computer software. Finally take it up to the gun room to meet it's brothers and sisters.
fungunnin
Member
Fondle, strip, clean, flitz, ren wax, pictures, post, shoot
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drinva
Member
Most of the time I have spent weeks sometimes months researching it, once the purchase is made I already know how to tear it down completely put it back together and do anything I want to do to the gun. I read the manual, clean the gun, and plan a range trip!
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Bozz10mm
US Veteran
Read the manual. Field strip it. Clean and lube it. Reassemble and dry fire it a bunch. Order a holster for it. Fondle it. Clean it again. And finally, take it to the range.
Sounds about right to me. That's what I do, except I haven't yet graduated to Renaissance Wax. And a new production gun needs it as much as any other.
The only gun I ever bought that didn't need cleaning was a 1963 Detective Special I bought maybe around 1990 from a local policeman. He was selling it because he wanted something lighter for a backup, and I bought it because I was getting a little weary of featherweight J frames that didn't fill my hand, and the price was right. Anyway, I detail stripped it, including making a tool to separate the ejector rod from the cylinder, as I recall. Needn't have bothered. It was the cleanest gun I've ever seen. It looked like it had been cleaned by an LEO with minor gunsmithing talents who had cleaned a gun to give to his son who was going to carry it in harm's way. I guess it should have. It WAS given to him by his father.
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