Cleaning new guns before range?

[McTerry]

Just trying for find out what you guys do on this. Do you field strip brand new gun and clean before going to the range with it or is the factory lube enough for the first range session?

There should be this little paper magazine like thing that came with your gun. It will probably say something along the lines of, "User Manual" or "Read First" or even, "Operator's Manual". It will tell you exactly what you should do prior to shooting for the first time...

[kazman]

I usually do but have skipped it in my excitement to try it out after picking it up. Definitely do a function check prior. I've even done a quick field strip, wipe down, and inspection at the range prior.

[c good]

I would do it. It's always good practice to clean and clear the bore, and confirm proper lubrication no matter what it is and how it's "supposed" to be shipped from the factory. HTH c good

[tacticalcity]

I would do it. It's always good practice to clean and clear the bore, and confirm proper lubrication no matter what it is and how it's "supposed" to be shipped from the factory. HTH c good

Same here.

[psango]

This

I always field-strip, clean, and lube any gun that is new to me (whether it is brand new or used).

For one, it gets me familiarized with the gun. I will already know how to field-strip it, should a malfunction occur at the range (rather than be frustrated trying to figure it out).

Secondly, I'll know that the gun is properly cleaned and lubed, since I did it myself.

^ This!

[Call_me_Tom]

I've done both, it depends on how excited I am to shoot it. I always lub it though.

[smattenson]

I personally clean mine before use ( just what I was taught, that and the "don't complain if you didn't and experience problems). I did not however hear about the break in grease on glocks (wish I would have known that). When I got my s&w m&p 9mm the thing was dripping lube ( also in the striker channel which is no bueno) so I cleaned the crap out of it prior.

[utvtactical]

Use FrogLube

The best thing you can do for yourself and your new firearm is use FrogLube CLP. FrogLube is a 100% biodegradable CLP that has a 98% pure rating from the USDA. It is being used by SIG Academy, SEALs and law enforcement.

FrogLube replaces all of the toxins and oils that most people are using. You have to scrub and brush your gun clean because the oil dissipates, and the carbon sticks to the metal parts. Nothing sticks to FrogLube, so cleaning is as easy as wiping. FrogLube dissolves carbon and oxidation cannot take place around it.

I am the distributor for FrogLube, and we have sold FrogLube to many Calgunners. We offer a money back guarantee, and can be reached at www.utvtactical.com. FrogLube is 100% food grade plant material and is safe enough to eat. It 'seasons' into parts of your gun and releases with heat. As you shoot, FrogLube lubricates, and continues to work for a long period of time. FrogLube can be applied without gloves and mask and has a minty smell. Safer for you and great for your guns.

[FieldsofFire]

I do for any gun I buy.

[cineski]

Clean and lube any and all new guns including Glock. Gives you a chance to get to know your pistol.

[glock_this]

Brand new gun? Put ammo in magazine. Insert magazine. Rack Slide. Pull trigger. Be happy.

this.

I just shot 2 new guns this weekend and didn't strip, lube, clean either before firing. They have since been, but not before. I had zero trouble with either.

[glock_this]

The best thing you can do for yourself and your new firearm is use FrogLube CLP. FrogLube is a 100% biodegradable CLP that has a 98% pure rating from the USDA. It is being used by SIG Academy, SEALs and law enforcement.

FrogLube replaces all of the toxins and oils that most people are using. You have to scrub and brush your gun clean because the oil dissipates, and the carbon sticks to the metal parts. Nothing sticks to FrogLube, so cleaning is as easy as wiping. FrogLube dissolves carbon and oxidation cannot take place around it.

nice commercial what a shock this would be your opinion

[shooterdude]

I don't normally volunteer this information but since someone asked, I will share my coveted procedure:

On shots 1-10 I clean the barrel after every round but starting with the first odd shot fired by using a bore snake and CLP, after every even round I clean the barrel with a different bore snake using Hoppes #9. On shots 11-23 I clean the barrel on every odd round with the bore snake and the hoppes # 9 then every other even round with the bore snake and CLP. For shots 24-51 I clean the barrel every 3rd odd round with a nylon round brush soaked in Rem Oil and every other even round with a bore snake and CLP alternating with the other bore snake and Hoppes #9 for the shots in between the other even shots. The critical factor is to let the barrel cool completely down between every 3rd cycle of cleaning between even shots and only cool down 50% between every 2nd cycle of odd shots. From shots 52-109 let the barrel cool down 50% and then use the bore snake and hoppes #9 to clean the barrel every 5th round and Rem Oil and the bore snake every other even shot fired and the bore snake with CLP every other cycle of 5 shots after the 3rd 5 shot cycle that the hoppes #9 was used.

This procedure will definitely make your stock barrel shoot as good as any match barrel but only if you truly believe this to be true.

[smattenson]

I agree with glock_this its quite the ad

[sholling]

Just trying for find out what you guys do on this. Do you field strip brand new gun and clean before going to the range with it or is the factory lube enough for the first range session?

1. Always run some solvent followed by a lightly lubed patch followed by a dry patch through the barrel to make sure there are no obstructions or an excessive buildup of other crap.
2. That stuff on a new gun isn't lube - it's rust inhibitor so clean the clean and lube the weapon.