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Glock Cleaning / etc
TechGeek:
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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:)
Cbmarine:
@TechGeek, check out http://www.glockforum.com. There are multiple threads on Glock cleaning and lube. Ultrasonic cleaning and a drop of oil is one. Check HappySniper1 posts.
TechGeek:
--- Quote from: Cbmarine on October 14, 2013, 03:33:52 PM ---@TechGeek, check out http://www.glockforum.com. There are multiple threads on Glock cleaning and lube. Ultrasonic cleaning and a drop of oil is one. Check HappySniper1 posts.
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Will do...thx for the heads up :)
Newlife503:
I clean after every use, I clean all of mine first make sure it is not loaded, then field strip, then I use hoppes on patches through the barrel followed by clean dry patches until the come back out clean and dry. I don't use any kind of brushes on the barrel for two reasons 1 I've from a ton of people this could damage the barrel 2. If I do it after every firing it isn't necessary, I then use Q tips (no solvent) to clean the slide and lower. This has worked fine for me for 10 years. As far as oil I use rem oil on the spots seen on the attached photo.
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TechGeek:
--- Quote from: Newlife503 on October 14, 2013, 03:55:38 PM ---I clean after every use, I clean all of mine first make sure it is not loaded, then field strip, then I use hoppes on patches through the barrel followed by clean dry patches until the come back out clean and dry. I don't use any kind of brushes on the barrel for two reasons 1 I've from a ton of people this could damage the barrel 2. If I do it after every firing it isn't necessary, I then use Q tips (no solvent) to clean the slide and lower. This has worked fine for me for 10 years. As far as oil I use rem oil on the spots seen on the attached photo.
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NL-
Thanks for the info....I bought one of those hoppes bore snakes thinking it would make cleaning a little easier and so far as I can tell it does. Right now I am just spraying it lightly with a little cleaner and can clean without disassembling completely.
I am however confused what to oil when I do completely take it apart and was hoping to find an online video or something explaining what Glock says to do (like what is in the pic you submitted below). I was trying to make heads or tails out of the pic you attached and getting a little confused? For instance, it says the lubrication oil is noted in "yellow" and says 4 drops for the slide but the both sides are covered in yellow....? I guess you oil the sides of the slide completely or something? I think this is where a video would be more beneficial for me...I am a little slow:)
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