New purchase...cleaning?

[Anth_g]

Well I just got a couple new firearms and I was wondering about cleaning.

My glock 17 is clean, no excess oil on the frame or slide..im not worried about this one.

My M&P 22, same thing. No excess oil anywhere.

My M&P 40 has oil everywhere. I know I have to wipe down the excess oils on the frame and slide, but should I even wipe down the internal parts as well or should I leave them and do a full cleaning after a day at the range?

 

[trebor2880]

Wipe off excess oil, be sure barrel is unobstructed, and shoot. It's been working for me.

 

[Master-G]

be sure barrel is unobstructed

Agree--even if a new gun looks clean I'll run a patch down the barrel.

 

[Anth_g]

Wipe off excess oil, be sure barrel is unobstructed, and shoot. It's been working for me.

Even the internal parts?

From reading many posts on here, and watching videos on youtube, too much oil mixed with a day at the range can cause a lot of gunk build up. That is why I asked

 

[Master-G]

Even the internal parts?

I wouldn't fully disassemble a new gun but if it had extra oil on it I'd field strip it and give it a wipe down.

 

[IM_Lugger]

M&p 22?

I always field strip a new gun and re-lube where needed.

 

[mr00jimbo]

A well-trusted source has told me he's seen a lot more damage from over-cleaning, than under-cleaning.
Remember a firearm is a mechanical device, it's going to be dirty, it's going to be full of oil. Wipe off the excess, keep it relatively clean, enjoy.

 

[deadownwind]

I always field strip and clean a new firearm.

 

[st1264]

^ Me too. Sometimes there is tons of oil, other times gunk and grease in there from the factory. Never know until you look. Best to get to know your pistol, field strip and clean/oil.

 

[Anth_g]

Well I took the advice given and field striped my m&p 40. It had oil all over and the barrel was dirty, but it doesn't even compare to the m&p 22. My god the oil & blobs of grease was ridiculous. Not to mention it was dirty...assuming from the factory test shot. The barrel was filthy. Good thing I had a .22 cal bore snake bc I didn't have a cleaning rod.

Would I be able to buy a cleaning rod for my .22? I went to bass pro on the weekend and didn't even check. I checked online but the descriptions doesn't say the size or which guns it will fit

 

[Geoff B]

Would I be able to buy a cleaning rod for my .22? I went to bass pro on the weekend and didn't even check. I checked online but the descriptions doesn't say[/QUOTE]

They are common. Even Crappy Tire has them!

 

[Armored Metal]

Is it just me? When I get a new gun, I HAVE to field strip it as soon as possible and give it a good scrub and lube before my first range outing. I consider it a necessity so I can see that everything is in order + get a feel for my new toy.

 

[Geoff B]

Is it just me? When I get a new gun, I HAVE to field strip it as soon as possible and give it a good scrub and lube before my first range outing. I consider it a necessity so I can see that everything is in order + get a feel for my new toy.

Me too.

 

[voxdei]

Is it just me? When I get a new gun, I HAVE to field strip it as soon as possible and give it a good scrub and lube before my first range outing. I consider it a necessity so I can see that everything is in order + get a feel for my new toy.

And don't forget pictures for us fellow gunnutz

 

[lineofsight]

Clean before you shoot - surprising what you may find (and not find - i.e. missing parts).

No downside to getting acquainted. (concern that may damage it while cleaning moot point - damage it by cleaning this time or don't clean it and damage when do clean it... better to learn to clean without causing damage...).