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<blockquote data-quote="druryj" data-source="post: 3250433" data-attributes="member: 10465"><p>Most semi-auto handguns will run fine somewhat dirty, but they won't run fine if they are dry. So at the least, keep it lightly lubed. Having said that, I clean my guns after shooting; every time. If light use, a light cleaning is in store. Wipe down the feed ramp. Clean around and under extractor. Make sure chamber is free of crud. Swab out the barrel. Apply fresh lube. Doesn't take but 10 mins to get it clean and lubed to be back in business. After say 300-400 rounds, I'll do a more detailed job.</p><p></p><p>Avoid using Dremels or any power tools unless you are a gunsmith. Use Q-tips, a stiff nylon brush, the proper rods, jags, and patch holders. Use a good solvent and light oil. I like Breakfree CLP as a multi-purpose product and Hoppes #9 as a solvent, and EWG Slip 2000 as a light gun grease. After cleaning, I tend to use light grease if it slides, oil if it rotates. Heavy grease and a heavy oil in cold weather is bad. NO grease or oil in any weather is bad.</p><p></p><p>Read the manual. Its sometimes has important things in it. Like in the one for the Kimber Micro my wife bought, where it says to be careful and NOT manipulate the manual safety when the grip's are removed for cleaning so as NOT to launch the teeny-tiny little spring into never-never land.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="druryj, post: 3250433, member: 10465"] Most semi-auto handguns will run fine somewhat dirty, but they won't run fine if they are dry. So at the least, keep it lightly lubed. Having said that, I clean my guns after shooting; every time. If light use, a light cleaning is in store. Wipe down the feed ramp. Clean around and under extractor. Make sure chamber is free of crud. Swab out the barrel. Apply fresh lube. Doesn't take but 10 mins to get it clean and lubed to be back in business. After say 300-400 rounds, I'll do a more detailed job. Avoid using Dremels or any power tools unless you are a gunsmith. Use Q-tips, a stiff nylon brush, the proper rods, jags, and patch holders. Use a good solvent and light oil. I like Breakfree CLP as a multi-purpose product and Hoppes #9 as a solvent, and EWG Slip 2000 as a light gun grease. After cleaning, I tend to use light grease if it slides, oil if it rotates. Heavy grease and a heavy oil in cold weather is bad. NO grease or oil in any weather is bad. Read the manual. Its sometimes has important things in it. Like in the one for the Kimber Micro my wife bought, where it says to be careful and NOT manipulate the manual safety when the grip's are removed for cleaning so as NOT to launch the teeny-tiny little spring into never-never land. [/QUOTE]
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