Cleaning and Care

[tjdrent]

Just got a new handgun are there any steps one should take before firing the first time?

Thanx

 

[Sharptail]

Be sure to clean the barrel before shooting it. Grease and other debris can be found in the barrel of any new gun, and should be removed before firing. A field strip and a general de-greasing of the action, followed by a light oiling (as per your owners manual) is always a good idea. Look for leftover manufacturing debris, bits of packing, etc. Then shoot it! Enjoy.

Sharptail

 

[John Y.]

Yup, take it apart and inspect it before shooting.
Clean the barrel and you're good to go.

What gun do you have?

JY

 

[niz]

a general de-greasing of the action

how do you do this? what products do you use?

 

[Zortag]

brake cleaner

 

[niz]

brake cleaner

will brake cleaner damage my P226ST finish?

 

[magicchip]

brake cleaner

will brake cleaner damage my P226ST finish?

make sure the grips are off first!!.

+ brake cleaner MAY damage other parts, so no, contrary to some others I do NOT recommend it.