Benchmark Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 5 hours ago, Styro said: Every 2,218 rounds I’m out of clp and wipes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccollins3006 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) Before every match, and when it needs it between practice sessions. I would hate to have a gun issue during a match that was directly related to me not cleaning my firearm. Edited May 26, 2020 by ccollins3006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 3 hours ago, ccollins3006 said: Before every match, and when it needs it between practice sessions. I would hate to half a gun issue during a match that was directly related to me not cleaning my firearm. Best practice is to thoroughly clean THEN shoot a practice session or at least take it to the range and run a mag or two through it before you shoot it in a match. This way if you screwed something up on assy it doesn’t kill your match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccollins3006 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Sarge said: Best practice is to thoroughly clean THEN shoot a practice session or at least take it to the range and run a mag or two through it before you shoot it in a match. This way if you screwed something up on assy it doesn’t kill your match. I function fire after cleaning, hasn't been an issue before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSHMJ Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 If I do that, then my OCD kicks in and I'll want to clean it again. hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 1 minute ago, ccollins3006 said: I function fire after cleaning, hasn't been an issue before. Hence, why I said at least run a mag through it. I have seen guys travel to major matches and detail strip their guns in the hotel. Th y go to their first stage and gun won’t run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, NOSHMJ said: If I do that, then my OCD kicks in and I'll want to clean it again. hahaha I’m pretty OCD too but I always take dirty guns to matches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccollins3006 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Sarge said: Hence, why I said at least run a mag through it. I have seen guys travel to major matches and detail strip their guns in the hotel. Th y go to their first stage and gun won’t run People do a lot of things at major matches that I will never understand. That is one of the tamer things that I have seen as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSHMJ Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSHMJ Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Gotta keep the comp shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJoeShooting Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 i was thinking of switching to ultrasonic for the upper parts and continuing to do thelower with a brush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 I feel lazy. Don’t count rounds as such but it probably works out to be every 5k rounds or before a match. Whichever comes 1stSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverscooby27 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 OK. I gotta ask. How in the world you get the comp that clean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSHMJ Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 50/50 mix of apple cider vinegar and peroxide. Let it soak about an hr. Then I just use Qtips to clean it out. All of my comps are brand new looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvmojo Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 (edited) I've used 50/50 vinegar and peroxide on my comps and let them soak for 24 hrs. It helps soften lead making it easier to remove but damn, they don't come that clean! BTW, be very careful with the vinegar/peroxide mix - it makes peracetic acid and the fumes are a severe irritant to eyes and lungs. From the NIH: "Peracetic acid is corrosive/irritating to the eyes, mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, and skin. It causes lacrimation (tearing of the eyes), extreme discomfort, and irritation to the upper respiratory tract in humans after exposure to concentrations as low as 15.6 mg peracetic acid/m3 (5 ppm) for only 3 min." I put the barrel/comp (Trubor) in a tall glass with the mix and cover it with plastic wrap while it's soaking. Edited May 27, 2020 by mvmojo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSHMJ Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 I use it in a well ventilated area. Rinse everything with fresh water after. Wear gloves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSHMJ Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 Another comp spotless with my method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&W686 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 On 5/27/2020 at 2:39 PM, NOSHMJ said: 50/50 mix of apple cider vinegar and peroxide. Let it soak about an hr. Then I just use Qtips to clean it out. All of my comps are brand new looking. I also use this method on all of my comps. I also spray Dillon case lube on my comp before and in between each stage. I helps with the cleaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powder Finger Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 i wash my guns mouths out with soap if they sass me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Every fifteen rounds. It's just killing my stage times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dranoel Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Regardless how many rounds I fired, every gun I used gets field stripped and the frame, slide and outside of the barrel get a thorough wipe down with an oily rag. No solvents. Ever. If I fired more than 200 rnds through it I will use solvent inside the barrel only. Then a bronze brush, dry patches and finally an oiled patch. Somewhere around 2000 rnds detail strip and thorough cleaning and lube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJoeShooting Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 FYI this is my open gun after 16 mins in the ultrasonic cleaner it leeches every bit of oil or crust thats ever been on it. you gotta make sure you oil it after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHooter Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 I only clean in between stages so I don’t have to paste targets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwards30 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Every time I shoot it. I feel so weird putting it away "dirty." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJoeShooting Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 i started using the ultrasonic cleaner like once every two or three matches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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