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Yes, you should clean it then lube it. New guns come with a preservative coating which should be cleaned off then a good lube applied to contact surfaces. Some people don't clean new guns and don't run into any problems. I clean all new guns thoroughly even if they look clean from factory.
Field stripping and cleaning a new gun is a great way to get to know it. Plus all the reasons mentioned above.
What do you think of this vid? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAUNGkhrSGw
He uses ballistol in can and spray. Seems thorough but what do I know... thoughts?
I used Ballistol once, it worked, but the smell is nauseating.
I prefer to use Rem Oil or Break Free.
So I've been using Hoppe's #9 solvent and lubricant... It seems like no one else does.
who have you been asking? we love hoppes.
So I've been using Hoppe's #9 solvent and lubricant... It seems like no one else does.
What do you think of this vid? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAUNGkhrSGw
He uses ballistol in can and spray. Seems thorough but what do I know... thoughts?
shouldn't need to soak, just do a wet patch and run dry ones until they come out as clean as you'd like the barrel to be.
i use standard CLP or mobil 1 for lubricant, nothing fancy. well, ok, i guess mobil 1 is fancy--but i just have it left over from oil changes on the car so it's not like i bought it for the guns, i just pamper them while the pamperin' is good.
I love Hoppe's.
It's personal preference I think, but I clean my guns when new, before I shoot it.
I also come right home and clean it before it goes back in the safe. I like clean guns. It makes me feel better.
Some people complain about the smell of Hoppe's I personally love their products. (solvents, oils, brushes, etc) For my stainless revolver, I use a Birchwood Casey Lead removal cloth. WOrks like magic at removing the burn rings.
These, its a good idea.