New handgun cleaning required before shooting it?

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Do you clean your new pistol before you shoot it at the range? Was wondering if you guys do that when you buy a new pistol. Is it necessary?
I plan on doing so when I finally get one. Will also try taking it apart and reassembling it a few times to get used to it and become familiar with it. Want to have an idea what to do if it malfunctions.
Is dry firing with snap caps ok until you get accustomed to handling it? Any other tips on what to do with your first pistol before you shoot it?
Any feedback welcome. :)
 
I usually look for damage such as cracks and what no since qc with most companies these days are non existent but other then that I male sure the barrel is clear then giver ####.
 
Always with a new gun a cleaning is done..

I would go over the gun loading snap caps and dry firing if possible just to get acquainted and comfortable with the feel and controls..

Any read the manual over several times especially the lub and ammo recomendations.
 
It depends on the pistol, on milsurps I will do a detailed dissassembly and cleaning before I ever fire it. On others I'll give them a good look over and run a patch or two through them.
 
taurean68 said:
Do you clean your new pistol before you shoot it at the range? Was wondering if you guys do that when you buy a new pistol. Is it necessary?
I plan on doing so when I finally get one. Will also try taking it apart and reassembling it a few times to get used to it and become familiar with it. Want to have an idea what to do if it malfunctions.
Is dry firing with snap caps ok until you get accustomed to handling it? Any other tips on what to do with your first pistol before you shoot it?
Any feedback welcome. :)
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Disassemble the gun before you shoot it for the first time so you know how to do it when you clean it after shooting. Since you have it apart, inspect it and clean it. Look for sharp edges and be careful when you are handling the parts. After you reassemble the gun, work the action to ensure it functions by using the snap caps. If you get stuck either taking it apart or putting it back together, key in the make and model on U-Tube and watch the many videos they have for doing just that.
 
My first pistol, I didn't. I disassembled it, but it was clean and lubed well. Even after manufacture test fires.
My next 2 pistols, and my .22 rifle.. FULL cleaning on them. Looks like they'd been test fired, and then thrown in the box.

It's become part of the love affair with firearms. The initial tear down, cleaning, familiarization. It's all part of the...experience.
 
Do you buy enough snapcaps to fill a mag? They seem to come in packs of 5 or less.
I plan on getting a cleaning kit as well. was thinking about the OTIS kit made for a pistol and one of those bore snakes. Lube seems to be personal preference but would an all in one solution be sufficient?
Don't see the pistol cleaning kit for sale around here so may have to order online.
 
Para SF45, out of the box and to the range, Kriss Vector Out of the Box and too the range.

Told dad aren't we going to clean it. NAHHH
 
Leviathan024 said:
I ALWAYS do a full strip and cleaning before firing a single round. It just seems like a good idea
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Yep....the packing oil is usually more of a preservative then a lube. You should always strip, clean, inspect, and lube any new firearm.
I'm actually surprised how many people on CGN don't do this with new guns....occasionally with bad results like the guy that shot his Nork M4 that come with oiled patches in the chamber and flash hider.
 
Full strip, usually with YouTube help if it's a new model, like to know how they are put together, even used ones get the same treatment...I find it a calming pursuit....unless I loose something...lol
 
At least field strip to clean out the factory grease. Some of the manufacturers actually say that in the manual. I always do that whenever I buy, either new or used. It serves as an inspection as wel

taurean68 said:
Do you clean your new pistol before you shoot it at the range? Was wondering if you guys do that when you buy a new pistol. Is it necessary?
I plan on doing so when I finally get one. Will also try taking it apart and reassembling it a few times to get used to it and become familiar with it. Want to have an idea what to do if it malfunctions.
Is dry firing with snap caps ok until you get accustomed to handling it? Any other tips on what to do with your first pistol before you shoot it?
Any feedback welcome. :)
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I generally break a gun down to a reasonable point, ie not a complete strip and clean and oil/reassemble.
it's part of the normal prep work.
on something like a norinco shotgun its a must.
otherwise it can fall apart in your hands
 
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