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I was curious to see if there were any Glock folks out there that might be able to assist me in the breakdown / cleaning (specifically what is needed to be cleaned / lubed) etc for my Glock pistols? I am a new handgun owner but have owned long guns (shotguns, etc) in the past.
I just wanted to be sure I am taking the necessary precautions to be sure my firearm is cleaned correctly...especially when you are using it for a CC and may need it to save your life one day!
I have hear a lot of things around the net, friends, etc about what to do and what not to do..but honestly I am getting confused.
Here are some things I feel pretty confident about right now:
1. Some people completely clean (break down) after every range / etc visit and some people just do a quick bore clean with a "bore snake" etc and wait to do a "full" cleaning / break down after several rounds through the firearm.
2. I know I should use some sort of cleaning agent for the bore residue and then also some sort of lube agent for some parts and pieces on the frame (just not sure which ones exactly). Also, that you should not lube the spring, just wipe it down.
3. I've read about a lot of good products: Some people use the old standy (RemOil, Hoppes #9, etc) and some people use some high tech stuff of today (Militec, Break Free CLP-2, Tetra Gun Grease, Frog Lube, Ballistol, etc)
I've watched a few youtube videos but again it seems as though everyone has their own opinions of what you need to clean and what you don't. I was just hoping to get some sort of consensus or whatever on what people on here that own Glocks do and don't do?
Thanks...hope I explained everything correctly:)