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I love to clean my guns, and when I get a new one, I am more excited to take it home and disassemble, clean and lube the crap out of it, that excites me nore then shooting it. But thats just me
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I like cleaning my guns also, and am really looking coward to taking down the kimber, I want see how it all works. BUT, how can I not pick up my new gun and walk 5 feet into the range, they even gave a free single session couponComment
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+1 for taking it home for a cleaning and re-lube before shooting it at the range.Comment
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I've clean and lube right after I bring it home.WARNING: This post may contain material offensive to those who lack wit, humor, common sense and/or supporting factual or anecdotal evidence. All statements and assertions contained herein may be subject to but not limited to: irony, metaphor, allusion and dripping sarcasm.Comment
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They also indicate (at least, mine do) that the only safe way to carry the pistol is with an empty chamber and the hammer down, and that you should never holster a pistol with the hammer cocked and the safety on.
I lubed mine (a bit too heavily, i guess) without breaking it down, ran a brush down the barrel once or twice, and put a couple hundred rounds through it. Nothing bad happened. Now, I've got that out of my system, and I can learn to clean it properly.NRA Patron Member
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I made this target for the NRA's Marksman pistol test. I think it's a lot better than the paper plate they suggest.Comment
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Look up what an idiot mark is how to not get one when reassembly. Then disassemble, clean, and lube.Comment
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That's how I am too! Glad to know I am not the only corky one on this forum---LOL.Comment
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If you're in a rush, you could lock the slide open and drip oil down the back of the rails. In my experience, 1911's don't have to be clean, but they do have to be properly lubed in order to run well.Originally posted by G. Michael HopfComment
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Not in a rush really, just seems kinda silly not too. but after some thought i'll probably bring her home and give er a good once over.Comment
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I guess you already made up your mind but thought I would put in my two cents. Since I was a kid... I always religiously cleaned and lubed each and every trip to the range. Over time though.. I have heard of plenty of people who really don't clean. We can all argue that it is better to clean them all the time.. but the fact is that their guns still run and they are not broken or damaged (at least many I have seen).
You should enjoy your gun and I would think, if you feel like shooting it the day you get it... go for it. The only concern I would have personally would be if the lube dried up in storage. You can still reasonably lube the 1911 without takedown.
Toward the 2 minute mark, he shows the spots you should get to make sure it is wet. I just ordered a Les Baer and they suggest that you do NOT disassemble before shooting it. Just to leave the lube that is on there and oil it a bit like the guy in the vid. Some say the 1911 likes to run "wet". For most guns it probably doesn't apply... but the LB is pretty tight when you get it and they want the lube to catch grime and lap the parts a bit to smooth it out (so I hear).
Anyway.. if you make sure to lube it before you shoot it (without disassembling) and put 50-200 rounds through it... I am positive you won't shorten the life of your new handgun.
Have fun buddy and congrats!Comment
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Compromise. Little spray of CLP and boresnake without stripping it. Drops of lube on the rail/barrel and you're good to go.Comment
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