MarkR Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I figured I'd post this in the glock section for a more centralized response. What's everyone using to clean their mags? Or do you even worry about it. Last uspsa match was in loose dirt, magazines had a little dirt kicked up when dropped. I'd just beat them while empty and knock any loose dirt out then load up. Sent from my HTC PH39100 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Just a dry rag every...um, I can't remember the last time I cleaned mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 That's pretty much what I thought. They're not sensitive hi cap 1911 mags. I had no problems the last match with just beating them against my leg or palm. Sent from my HTC PH39100 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint-M Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 If I drop them in the dust at Best of the West (Texas Multigun Range) I'll hit them with a can of compressed air and a dry rag. I use Dawson extensions so if they're really bad I can take them apart to dust out the inside and check the spring every now and then. CM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edison Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Pants, shirt sleeves, rags. I've seen prod. GM with a little mag cleaning box. He takes apart his CZ mags after every stage and run a brush though them. Glock mags are a pain for me to take apart, even with the GTUL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 If I was shooting nationals or something I could see maybe tearing them down each stage, but especially since I just started competitions I don't see the reason for me to do that. Sent from my HTC PH39100 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemoe83 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I still have mud in the witness holes on my mags from 2 months ago, I wipe off the follower if there is some stuff on it with my finger that is about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Dishwasher? Acutally, I just take them apart and use a brush once a year whether they need it or not. A GTUL helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmysterious Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 I adhere to the once a year school of thought too, on the internals at least. I do wipe them off with a silicon rag after matches though, seems like they move in and out of the gun better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Taliani Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 I'm in about the same boat. I use my Arredondo brush maybe 2-3 times a year (and they see dust, mud, gravel, etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Dropped one in the mud last year. I took it to the nearest puddle and sloshed it around to get the big stuff off and finished the match with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 haha, I've done that before too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 Very nice responses. Thanks a ton. I just wanted to more confirm what I thought, Glock mags run regardless, within reasonable limits that is. I bought a few KCI magazines, 2 wouldn't drop free, sanded them down, replaced internals with Glock internals and they seem good to go. Figured they'd at least turn in to range magazines, and I'll only use one as my 4 magazine in matches, on a need to use basis. I like the idea of using silicone to wipe them down with, at least it makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 I don't really understand why people buy aftermarket Glock mags. It's not like new ones are $100 like STI mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Just buy enough that you don't have to clean them at the range, just toss, and reload a fresh, clean one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smo11 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 I just hit them against my leg to nock the mud loose then just wipe the follower clean and load them back up I've never had a mag problem with my glock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 (edited) I don't really understand why people buy aftermarket Glock mags. It's not like new ones are $100 like STI mags. My father in law actually bought them. He orders from Sportmans Guide at least once a month and had a free shipping coupon for orders over $100 that was about to expire. I have 10 factory magazines, had been curious about the Korean ones though, and they had a sell on those 3/$30 so figured why not. I got 3 magazines, he got free shipping on his ammo and gun pouches. Plus I figured doing reload drills in the garage, I can just drop the KCI mags on the floor, even though carpeted, at times if I'm moving while reloading I'll miss the carpet. If one hits the concrete, it's a cheap mag, no harm done. Edited April 21, 2012 by MarkR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vluc Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Dropped one in the mud last year. I took it to the nearest puddle and sloshed it around to get the big stuff off and finished the match with it. +1. memories of Buckeye Blast's Past.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onagoth Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Dishwasher? Acutally, I just take them apart and use a brush once a year whether they need it or not. A GTUL helps. x2, GTUL to disassemble, quick brush, and done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I'm thinking that it will make a difference on how you have your gun set up. A stock gun will likely not be affected by less than perfect magazines but who here is running an open gun ? Better yet an open gun with a light spring ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuey134 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I only clean mine at the end of the season. I take them apart and run a mag brush through them. Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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