Any new gun i get, i like to clean and lube it. I used Hoppes starting out, but as you go, try new cleaners and lubes, you will find what works good for you or is available to you. I started using just a bore cleaner then lubing. Your find that you may need a copper solvent at some point or maybe a carbon cleaner. some guns clean easy, some need a scrubbing. This is the fun part of firearms ownership, you will learn all about your gun and how it behaves in all aspects from cleaning to firing.