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Brand New Pistol Question...
Hello All,
I'm picking up my first gun today from the FFL (9mm Sig Sauer). What are the best practices before I take it to the range for the first time? I've seen some people who say they completely strip it and even go so far as to give it an alcohol bath before ever shooting it. Is this necessary? Or any other suggestions are welcome! Thanks! |
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Most people just bring them to me for their 1000 round break in and tuning. Once we have completed shooting the 1000 rounds for break in we clean, lube and tune it before returning it to you.
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I've already shot Sigs and other 9mm pistols as well, I've just never owned my own. So I'm familiar with the gun already, just wasn't sure of the best practices for a brand new firearm.
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New unloaded gun,
Read the book that comes with it. Check and make sure barrel is clear and unobstructed. Oil the slide and wherever else you manual says to lubricate. Work the slide a few times. It is ready for range. Do not take your gun apart too often. That will do more damage than good. Field strip every 500 rounds or so and clean as needed. |
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I always clean a new gun when I get one but you don't have to clean it like it's had a hundred rounds put through. It's been handled and test fired and there's always some goop inside from the factory.
Practice proper disassembly and reassembly. If you're unsure about this there are plenty of videos on YouTube. Enjoy your new gun.
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drive directly from the FFL to any open range and put a couple of hundred rounds through it... when you are done, take pictures & post them to Instagram and then take it home & clean it.
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That second line should cover manufactures’ recommendations...and you are off!
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Reading the manual and getting to know the names of various parts helps us better answer any questions you may in the future. It's a good idea to run a few cleaning patches through the barrel to remove any crud that may be in there. I'll second buying some Snap Caps. You can then do your dry fire practice without risk to your gun. No live ammo anywhere nearby when you are cleaning, or dry firing. Enjoy your new pistol, and be safe. --P
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The only gun I have ever had not work right out of the box was a Tavor x95. The grease/cosmoline was so think inside the firing pin chamber that it wouldn't move. Every pistol I've ever had I run immediately have never had an issue. Sometimes I'll run a gun without cleaning just to see how long it can go without a cleaning and where the trouble spots and possible stopages might be. My revolvers get dirty enough to make the cylinders spin not as smooth as new. My 1911 Rock Island gets so dirty that it's hard to pull the slide. And my AR just gets the bolt really really dirty, my record was 800 and I just wanted to clean it after that.
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"field strip ever 500 rounds" Then I have a problem. I have pistols with over 1500 rounds and do not plan to clean them yet. Maybe if I get bored. They still function perfectly.
My brother had a Sig or H&K that he took to a gunsmith friend to clean after 5,000+ rounds. Yes it was dirty inside. Yes it was still shooting just fine. If the people who think it must be cleaned and broke down every 500 rounds say they use #9 and it is great then that will explain why they know nothing
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^^^THIS! DEFINITELY run patches through that barrel!!! That's the LAST place you want ANY obstructions!!! Just wipe down the outside/frame/slide surfaces with a dry cloth, to soak up any excess oils - so you DON'T end up fumbling it!
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I clean my guns after every range visit, I always have and I always will. I just like having clean guns. I don't mind maintaining my guns, I actually enjoy it.
I don't have to do this, I choose to do it.
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I got the sig 2022. Seemed like a decent gun for the price. I’m sure I’ll be getting a couple of other to go with it eventually. Excited to have a new, albeit expensive hobby!
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Thanks! I did buy some snap caps. And I got a bore snake to run through the barrel as well. I need to get some CLP, but it’s out of stock at the gun store, and on Amazon.
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Please keep in mind that having previously rented/shot a Sig is far from having actual knowledge about the particular firearm. Especially what to do when the gun malfunctions While active duty, i periodically shot M9 for pistol quals. But just because I can pull the trigger and throw bullet at a target doesn't make me "knowledgeable" about M9/92FS. |
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Cosmoline in a new pistol? Yeah right! Sig always packs all their pistols with cosmoline when they ship!
Actually, new pistols are "proofed" usually with 3-5 rounds fired through them before shipping out. This is the final test to determine that a firearm is working and safe. Better guns & semi-customs may have dozens of rounds fired through them. And no, that's not cosmoline in the gun, it's simple residue because those guns aren't cleaned before being packed & shipped. Like millions of others when they pick-up a new gun, I usually take it straight to the range to run a box or two of ammo through it before going home for field stripping & cleaning. Add: I've experienced 2 failures/defects with new pistols and was able to walk straight from range to the sales counter to have them shipped back to the manufacturer. One was a HK P7M8, something broke in the squeeze cocker and a piece of metal fell out. Second was a Custom Shop Kimber. Sloppy sear work caused my pistol to go full auto.
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brownells have it in stock. i bought mine from them.
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You don’t want my advice: I buy Glocks and Mosins because I treat everything like a Glock or a Mosin... as long as there aren’t rocks shoved in the barrel = GTG!
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Don't worry about it. Go shoot it and then clean it. Or just go shoot it and lube it. I only clean my pistols every couple of hundred rounds NOT based on how many times I took it out. |
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Thanks for the Brownell's tip... Just curious on the cleaning oil... Should I get the aerosol? Or just the regular drip top bottle? And is CLP the best, or are there better options? Ballistol?
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That's an extremely outstanding service! Very thoughtful!
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i started out using clp (regular bottle), then tried hoppes, bore tech and others. they will all do the job. you will eventually find what you like to use after experimenting with different brands.
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Entirely up to you. Stop overthinking it. Go shoot it, clean it occasionally, and repeat.
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Great advice all, thanks! And yes, I'm an over-thinker, and a geek when it comes to researching new hobbies, so i'm prone to spending longer than is necessary on mundane details that don't matter that much in the grand scheme of things. I guess it's just my OCD. Haha
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My 2022 does not seem too oiled up at all, I think I could shoot it just fine as-is, but I just haven't made it out to my local range yet.
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Seems I'm in the minority here but I like to strip a new pistol down and reassemble multiple times....until I have it down. I like knowing how it fits and functions.
Sure these pistols will run and run and run.....I clean and lube mine pretty regular.
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I am with you. Field strip, visually inspect, and clean with CLP before hitting the range with any new gun. Especially now. When manufacturers are increasing volume to meet demand, there is a risk quality control going down.
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A basic gun safety course would be a very good investment for the future.
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