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I usually just field strip, get off most of the assembly goo, spray on some CLP and go for it.

You may want to (safely) manipulate the controls, before heading out to the range.
 
oh yeah..just read in Pop. Mechanics that DARPA and Lockheed Martin teamed up to make a sniper scope that calculates and adujusts automatically windage up to 40mph winds....

i wonder if sharpshooters feel uneasy about it....
 
uhmeebuh said:
I do have a question for you seasoned gunners...do I need to worry about doing anything to the gun before my first shoot? A cleaning and oiling? Any product recommendations?

Feb 23rd seems like a LONG way away......
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Like was mentioned, clean first. But don't overdo the lubing. Little really does go a long way.
 
Ratters said:
Like was mentioned, clean first. But don't overdo the lubing. Little really does go a long way.
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+1 on not overdoing the cleaning. My first field strip I used way too much oil and after I let the first round go down the tube I got to enjoy a splash of hot oil all over my face and glasses after the primer went off. :laughing

As these guys will tell you, enough oil is when it's wet but not running. In my gun you can still have too much oil even though it's not running so ymmv.

I really enjoyed the XD I had shot so lets do it!!! In fact, blow off work and come shoot in Concord with me this morning. :twofinger
 
Another thing to go wrong.

Mike T said:
oh yeah..just read in Pop. Mechanics that DARPA and Lockheed Martin teamed up to make a sniper scope that calculates and adujusts automatically windage up to 40mph winds....

i wonder if sharpshooters feel uneasy about it....
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uhmeebuh said:
I do have a question for you seasoned gunners...do I need to worry about doing anything to the gun before my first shoot? A cleaning and oiling? Any product recommendations?

Feb 23rd seems like a LONG way away......
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Congrats! I ALWAYS throughly disassemble and clean new to me guns before firing. When new the factory uses a really gummy protectant that'll hinder the action of the gun. It used to be cosmolene but it probably isn't nowadays but you still want to get all that stuff out of your gun and make sure everything cycles smoothly. Your first shooting session will be MUCH more enjoyable that way.

Also have the seller show you how to disassemble it the first time. Sometimes watching is easier and a nice supplement to the manual.

weak_link said:
+1 on not overdoing the cleaning. My first field strip I used way too much oil and after I let the first round go down the tube I got to enjoy a splash of hot oil all over my face and glasses after the primer went off. :laughing

As these guys will tell you, enough oil is when it's wet but not running. In my gun you can still have too much oil even though it's not running so ymmv.

I really enjoyed the XD I had shot so lets do it!!! In fact, blow off work and come shoot in Concord with me this morning. :twofinger
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Would that be a gun cumshot?:laughing And yes a FEW drops of oil on the moving parts of the gun! I have been accused over oiling my guns and I only use a dozen or so drops for the whole gun and then wipe it down.
 
billswim said:
Also have the seller show you how to disassemble it the first time. Sometimes watching is easier and a nice supplement to the manual.
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Well, I field stripped the .45 model when I rented it the other day - it's really easy. Do I need to do a complete disassemble (trigger, etc)? I'm trying to find a decent online video tutorial...

Eric - it gets worse?!? You mean like how I want a Buckmark .22, and a Glock .45, and a Thunder Ranch revolver, and a.....damn it! :laughing
 
yeah i always do a cleaning of the gun when its new just to remove any metal flakes or whatever might be left over from the machining/production of the gun. a steel chip in the barrel or something might not be something you would want. PLUS you get to inspect all the parts to see if there is any defects so you can have the factory replace them.

after that, you dont really need to clean that much.



when it comes to trigger assemblys, i usually dont disassemble them to clean, well i do on glock when i do a detail strip and clean which is RARELY. most of the time if its really fouled up ill hit it with some brake parts cleaner then relube
 
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sohijiro said:
yeah i always do a cleaning of the gun when its new just to remove any metal flakes or whatever might be left over from the machining/production of the gun. a steel chip in the barrel or something might not be something you would want. PLUS you get to inspect all the parts to see if there is any defects so you can have the factory replace them.

after that, you dont really need to clean that much.



when it comes to trigger assemblys, i usually dont disassemble them to clean, well i do on glock when i do a detail strip and clean which is RARELY. most of the time if its really fouled up ill hit it with some brake parts cleaner then relube
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You sound anal about you glock. Didn't you see the torture test post? :twofinger
 
uhmeebuh said:
Well, I field stripped the .45 model when I rented it the other day - it's really easy. Do I need to do a complete disassemble (trigger, etc)? I'm trying to find a decent online video tutorial...
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Nah, all you really need to do is pull off the slide and clean out the barrel, the inside of the slide, and the frame rails. Put a dot of oil on the rails, and put it back together.

When you get your gun, it'll have a manual with all the details.
 
sohijiro said:
dude you have no idea how many rounds ill put through my glocks without cleaning, i was just giving him some advice.
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Wow...time to count to 10 and take a couple deep breaths dude. Here on Barf, we have this two finger smiley that indicates one is usually giving shit, in jest, to another member. Since you've been a member for some time I'm surprised this is news to you and I'm sorry I ruffled your feathers. Sheesh.
 
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