Clean guns often for reliability

The Macon Telegraph ^ | Jul. 18, 2004 | Emory Josey (Associated Press)

[Boiling point]

Never use WD 40 on a gun. A cop relative of mine told me the story of an officer found dead with gun drawn. Upon examination of his weapon it was found that all six rounds had firing pin dimples in them and that the cause of the misfires was the contamination of the primers of WD 40. In extreme cold climates, the best lube is kerosene. It maintains its viscosity to very low temperatures. You should only apply enough lube to see your fingerprint on the part without runs or drips.

[1_Inch_Group]

finger on the trigger.

*sigh*

you don't intend to destroy that poor kitten do you?


On the cleaning note, one pistol I've had problems cleaning was my Taurus pt-945. The damn firing pin assembly won't disassemble. Anyone have one of these cheap 45's?

[RightWhale]

should I clean the gun anyway?

Yes. The thin film of gun oil that makes the action work so smooth will turn to gum after a period of time. Some semi-auto pistols are sensitive to this. Clean it out and re-oil now and then. Also, rust will form under the best of circumstances if a firearm is left to sit.

[Eaker]

Proud of it too!!!

;<)

[yarddog]

I would bet more guns are damaged by cleaning than any other single cause.

[Nebr FAL owner]

If they don't try Brownell's gunsmithing supplies ,hell try them first they are probably the folks who sold the stuff to cylinder & slide in the first place.

[fourdeuce82d]

Most centerfires will shoot a long time before they really need to be cleaned./..

waiting for the voice of reason...only took 25 posts.

[fourdeuce82d]

Most centerfires will shoot a long time before they really need to be cleaned./..

waiting for the voice of reason...only took 25 posts.

[ExSoldier]

These wonder cleaning chemicals will cost you something like $15 for a large spray can. They are nothing more than disk brake cleaner, available from Napa Auto for $3.95

[Atlas Sneezed]

Gun Scrubber is identical to the Brakecleen (get the TCE version) found at auto parts stores for 1/3 the price.

[Atlas Sneezed]

Some M-16s did malfunction, and cost some young men their lives.

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M16s (and AR15s, and M4s) are nest-foulers in that they "sh** where they eat. They get dirty fast.

[jsraggmann]

Forget all of this fancy $hit and buy an "ugly old AK47". The commie rifle is plenty accurate out to 200m and is fun to shoot. The mags(30rnd) are cheap, readily available and will last forever. Ammo is still less than 15cts per round. These rifles DO NOT JAM! They will not let you down.

[Mr. Mojo]

No AKs OR ARs for me.

I'm an M1-A .308 guy (20 rnd mags).

[rabidralph]

Thanks, for the info!

[Jimmy Valentine's brother]

Thanks for the link. I've been trying to remember the name of the stuff ever since I read about it.

[garandag]

Mil surplus 7.62x39 is about half the price you quote. I think now you can get 1000 rounds for about $80.

[ArrogantBustard]

Aha! I was wondering if there were any other Ed's Red fans here...

One quart each: Kerosene, Paint Thinner, DexronIII, and Acetone.

IMO, the acetone is not optional. It really helps to cut the crud, particularly the plastic residue from shotshell wads.

[TEXASPROUD]

C.E.Harris did come up with a good recipe, I like it too.

[N. Theknow]

Clean guns often for reliability

Should clean your rifles and pistols also.

[Tribune7]

I think I like the Macon Telegraph.