I don't EDC my 1911 but when it was my main range pistol, I shot approx. 200 rounds per week out of it. I did my detail strip 1-2X per year. Otherwise, maybe every 800 rounds or so, I field stripped it, ran the bore, wiped it off, lubed and back together.Just outta curiosity, I wonder of those that don't clean after every shoot, EDC 1911s.
EDIT: not badmouthing 1911s, it's where my gun cleaning obsession started.
I only clean when I get enough saw dust build up. I do lube all my carry guns once a month religiously.Just outta curiosity, I wonder of those that don't clean after every shoot, EDC 1911s.
EDIT: not badmouthing 1911s, it's where my gun cleaning obsession started.
So I'm good to kick my feet up on the dash and dig into a chili dog?I also used to inform people when they got in my car to keep their feet on the floor mats, no eating and no drinking.
I am finding as I age, I get a bit more relaxed with certain things.
Now you are!So I'm good to kick my feet up on the dash and dig into a chili dog?
Good point there, Now that I think of it, learning the mechanical aspects of firearms and enjoying the craftsmanship in the old guns is a big part of the enjoyment for me that comes with the "after every shoot cleaning."These threads always make me realize there are probably a number of gun owners who simply enjoy cleaning their guns more than they enjoy actually shooting them.
To each their own.
I used to be a 'clean them after every range trip' type, simply because I was new to guns and I liked the interaction. I liked spending time stripping them down, seeing how they worked, how parts fit together. It was fun and somewhat educational. I enjoyed the process. But the longer I've owned guns and the more I shoot the less enjoyable that cleaning process has become. These days I rarely do much beyond a quick wipe down of the internals and a patch or two through the barrel every thousand rounds or so.
Field strip, quick wipe down, lube as needed and fire away.