How often you clean...

[jedi]

How often should I clean the following:

1) Handgun that I carry on a weekend basis (FRI, SAT, SUN) and otherwise stands in a hand safe. It gets some range time about once a month. [1]

2) Shotgun that stays by the bedstand, never goes outside, has been fired outside twice [1]

3) AK-47 (semi-auto) that is inside a carrying case.

NOTE
[1] - When the handgun comes back from the range it gets a cleaning
[2] - When the shotgun came back from the outside "range" it got a cleaning.

Thanks?

 

[ATM]

Cleaning? They need fed more!

Handgun once a month after range visit is probably enough.

Shotty - 6 months or when fired?

AK - never? just lube some between shooting?

 

[public servant]

I would say wipe them down with a lubed rag once a week....thorough cleaning once a month...and everytime they get shot. It's always worked for me.

 

[jedi]

lubed rag of what???
After cleaning I lube them with Royal Purple
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...91-royal_purple_synthetic_oil_and_ar-7_a.html

and it's worked wonders.

The reason I ask is because at works the guards use revolvers and in talking to them they said that those guns have not been cleaned in over 9 months! Got me wondering about my own.

They don't get fired enough cause the AK/SG do't have a range near by where they can play. The 1911 is an AMMO HOG and with ammo prices and limited avaliable just can't right now.

 

[public servant]

lubed rag of what???
After cleaning I lube them with Royal Purple
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...91-royal_purple_synthetic_oil_and_ar-7_a.html

and it's worked wonders.

The reason I ask is because at works the guards use revolvers and in talking to them they said that those guns have not been cleaned in over 9 months! Got me wondering about my own.

They don't get fired enough cause the AK/SG do't have a range near by where they can play. The 1911 is an AMMO HOG and with ammo prices and limited avaliable just can't right now.

Generally a silicone impregnated cloth weekly and then Hoppe's lube during the monthly cleaning.

 

[possum_128]

All my guns are broke down and cleaned after being shot, even if only a couple of rounds are fired. I also clean everyone that I own every three months, even if they have not been shot or even taken out of the safe. Although I rarely never go three months without shooting some of my guns, just not all of them.

 

[dozer]

I clean my handguns after each outing. I just whipe the others down with oil every other month or so.

 

[jedi]

Generally a silicone impregnated cloth weekly and then Hoppe's lube during the monthly cleaning.

Do I have to add anything to the silicone impregnated cloth when cleaning? Or just use it as is?

MidwayUSA - Tipton Silicone Impregnated Gun Cleaning Cloth

 

[dice dealer]

I clean anything i own after it gets shot ....
My carry pieces atleast once a month shot or not ...

My AK ?...clean what it needs cleaned ?

 

[agentl074]

You will probably expect to see a wide variety of responses. I suggest lubing before fire and cleaning after. For storage, just inspect every now and then and lube. Some will say only clean it when shes dirty.

I like to lube my firearms every six to twelve months as lubrication can dry up after too long. If I fire consistently or within a month - then I may let it go until I put them away for storage. I use rem oil as it has worked well for me over the years.

Inspect and just make sure shes lubed up and good - otherwise if she ain't ready, she won't want to fire

 

[jedi]

Inspect and just make sure shes lubed up and good - otherwise if she ain't ready, she won't want to fire

hum... and I though you could only talk dirty in GOLF.

 

[Mr. Mysterious]

Just make sure that the AK has a light coat on it since cases are notorious for turning into little moisture clams.

 

[Dryden]

Each handgun gets a complete cleaning after each range session... Or, a wipe down and inspection each month.
The shotgun and .22 rifle don't get used much, but they are cleaned after each use. My Remington 870 gets REAL dusty under the bed, so I check it often.

 

[Armed-N-Ready]

Cleaning = Bonding

Every time I shoot em I clean em. It isn't work, more like a bonding moment for me. I may not clean the same day but within 48 hours they get a good clean up and lube.

 

[sharpetop]

If you carry the handgun IWB or pocket, check for fuzz, hair, lint, etc. every time you remove it or place it back in the safe. I would also field strip, wipe down and lube at least once a month or after shooting. Long guns, do as prescribed above.

 

[DIRTY HARRY]

I clean and lube after every outing with each one.

 

[czar996]

After each time I shoot, they get cleaned within a day or so. Other than that, just wipe them down with a silicone rag every few months.

 

[redneckmedic]

After shooting, handgun, sprayed with EZOXX and bore snake. I have a glock so just a quick once over.

Shottie, EZOXX quarterly,

AK, only after shooting if you want too, not necessary, but yes lube parts with Hopps or rem oil or CLP or EZOXX

 

[Joe Williams]

They are all cleaned within a couple days of shooting.

My Beretta, being my daily carry, gets wiped down with a silicone cloth every night, oiled every week it's not shot.

The other guns are wiped down and oiled every month/month and a half or so if they aren't shot more often.

 

[243rem700]

I clean mine every time I go shooting with them or once every month.