Inspecting and cleaning your weapon regularly and properly will maintain its effectiveness and safety in shooting. Due to the small explosion inside the gun when you pull the trigger, a lot of residue and sediment is left in the barrel, so taking the time to regularly clean it to avoid danger is important. You should clean your gun every time you fire it, especially after doing a target practice where you fire a few rounds. See step 1 to start learning how to properly clean your weapon.
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Part 1 of 3: The Beginning
Step 1. Take a cleaning tool
You can buy a pre-assembled cleaning kit from a sports store or assemble the components you need yourself. You will need a few basic ingredients to have in your cleaning supply set. A basic set includes:
- Cleaning solution
- Lubricants or oil
- A bore brush
- A patch holder and a patch
- Cleaning stick
- Nylon brush
- Flashlight
- cotton swab
- Microfiber cloth for scrubbing
Step 2. Empty your weapon
Always take the time to unpack your weapon and double-check to make sure it's emptied every time you pick it up for cleaning. Remember that your gun may still have a round to fire after you've removed the bullet holder, so check and remove the round.
Once opened, look inside the barrel from back to front. Make sure that there are no bullets left inside, either in the chamber or stuck in the barrel. No gun can be sure to be empty until you see it in the barrel
Step 3. Disassemble your gun as recommended by the manufacturer
Check the manual in the disassembly instructions section to prepare for weapon cleaning. This will allow you to access all the parts that got dirty from the firing process.
- Semi-automatic weapons and long-barreled rifles will generally be disassembled into several important components: barrel, slide, guide rod, frame, and bullet holder. Revolvers, shotguns, and several other types of weapons don't need to be disassembled for cleaning.
- Disassembly is not required to thoroughly clean the weapon. Don't disassemble your weapon more than necessary unless you need it repaired. Some weapons cannot be completely disassembled and you don't have to do anything to clean them.
Step 4. Always clean your gun in a ventilated room
Find a place with good air circulation to clean your weapon. Harmful solvent fumes can make you sick. Likewise, if you clean guns indoors, the solvents and lubricants used will give off an unpleasant odor, so keep your family happy by not smelling the room.
Cover your work area with a plastic bag, newspaper, or an old towel. Do it in the garage with the door open, or clean your gun on a sunny day to get your gun perfectly clean
Part 2 of 3: Cleaning Weapons
Step 1. Clean the barrel with a cleaning stick and patch
Soak the boar or in the barrel using a cleaning wand, patch grip, and cotton patch of the right size for your weapon. The muzzle guard keeps the cleaning wand from hitting the muzzle, which can cause damage to your weapon.
To clean the barrel properly, press the solvent patch toward the boar all the way to the end. Remove the patch, don't pull it back. Pulling it back will allow the dirt you've cleaned back in
Step 2. Replace the bore and patch brush to scrub the barrel
Remove the patch holder and attach it to the brush bore. Rub the bore polisher back and forth along the bore, 3 or 4 times to loosen any debris. Next, reinstall the patch holder and apply a cotton swab that has been soaked in lubricant into the boar. Let go when you get to the front. Repeat this process until the sheet is clean.
Do this again with a dry sheet to dry and check for any remaining dirt
Step 3. Lubricate the barrel
Attach the cotton cloth to the cleaning wand. Drop a few drops of gun conditioner or lubricant onto a cotton cloth and insert it into the bore to leave a light film of gun oil inside.
Step 4. Clean and lubricate with lubricant
Add lubricant to the brush and brush all over. Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Next, lightly lubricate the moving parts. Light wiping will help prevent rust. Rough wiping will make it sticky and attract debris, don't do this too often
Step 5. Wipe your weapon with a luster cloth
This is a flannel that is used post-treatment with a silicone lubricant. This cloth will remove any remaining debris, including fingerprints, and add shine.
If you don't have a special cloth for cleaning weapons, an old sock and a pair of socks can be used to clean the weapon. Use something you have that is no longer used
Part 3 of 3: Keeping Weapons
Step 1. Clean your weapon after use
A good quality gun is a good investment, you can use it for sports, hunting or self-defense. Make sure you give it the attention it deserves every time you return from shooting.
The whole cleaning process, from start to finish, takes only 20 to 30 minutes. This is worth doing regularly. You might consider getting an old gun out of the closet and doing it all at once when you have the materials. It is not dangerous
Step 2. Consider investing in a snake and/or ultrasonic cleaner
Like any other technology, weapon cleaning is now modern. For releases and shotguns, the snake barrel is an all-in-one cleaner, which makes the process quicker and easier, some features such as a light at the end make it easier for you to see inside the barrel. This reduces processing time and makes work more efficient.
Step 3. Store your gun without bullets in a dry and cool place
To ensure the durability of your weapon, do not store your weapon anywhere that is easily affected by the elements. Store in a temperature controlled room. Consider locking the trigger to keep your gun safe and undamaged.
Soft and hard cases are available for weapons, with a general price of around Rp. 180,000, - to Rp. 240,000, -. If you have extra cash, a more secure lockable gun holder is also available, so you can store it in a controlled and locked compartment
Tips
- When you clean a weapon, check for any defects or signs that the weapon has been used. If you find one, take the weapon to a gunsmith.
- You can also clean the bore with a bore snake. To use a bore snake, add grease to the front of the brush and gun conditioner or grease to the back of the brush. Reduce the bore load from back to front and pull the snake.
