EDC Cleaning

[Ruffnek]

Tell me,how often do you clean your EDC pistol?

 

[j4jenk]

I voted only when shot, but that's because I have a few of different carry guns, depending on what i'm wearing and where i'm going, and most of them get shot every 4 - 6 weeks anyway.

 

[CTS]

Short of wiping down the outside, just after range trips mostly. I don't use it infrequently enough to warrant an in-between range trip cleaning.

 

[Steve B]

I answered no shooty, no dirty. In reality it's a bit different. I shoot to varying degrees and I clean the same way. I have a range at home. I used to shoot 500-1000 rnds a day, every day. Now I shoot less but still several times a week. What's changed is that it could be a couple of mags or 1000 rnds. So it depends on how much I shoot. I know my weapon and I know when it needs cleaned and how much. If I step out the door and shoot a mag, no cleaning required. If I do that several times in a week, I field strip it, clean the barrel, wipe everything down and lube it. Every 1000 rnds or so, I strip it to almost nothing and really go nuts.

 

[ARdysfunction]

I voted "No shooty, no dirty. But I am with Steve B one or two mags isn't going to make it dirty enough for me to clean.
Precision rifles and guns that don't get shot much I clean after every range trip. Perhaps before the trip as well depending on when the last time it was fired.

 

[99zhuggerz99]

with others i answered 'no shooty' but i vary my carry gun and will every few months have some time tear them apart and clean them, so i was really looking for a tweener of monthly and when shot

 

[chezuki]

Poll fail. No bacon option = not a valid poll.

I clean mine about every thousand rounds or so, but I shoot a lot, so it's more frequently than it sounds.

 

[seldon14]

As far as REAL cleaning of the barrel only after shooting more than 200 or so rounds. Though I do usually pull the slide to wipe off/out dust lint etc, roughly once a month or so.

 

[SSGSAD]

I clean all my guns, once a year, or when shot ....

 

[red_zr24x4]

I picked weekly, but thats just a wipe down, once a month I'll do a little better wipe down. Mostly to get the lint out of all the crevices. I'll tear it down after I shoot it.

 

[9mmfan]

I voted for when I shoot it. Having voted that way doesn't mean I occasionally wipe it down and exchange the loaded round and trade out magazines.

 

[Bennettjh]

Only when shot. Every so often I'll take it out and check that the barrel is clear of obstructions and make sure the chambered round is in good shape and seated good. Usually a quick wipe-down, also.

 

[WestSider]

I take my EDC down at least every few weeks, use compressed air to blow out any debris and give it a good wipe down and inspection. The other guns I have I don't do this, but they aren't being exposed to heat, humidity, dirt, etc every day.

 

[Whitey1]

Glock. Once a month if there's room in the dishwasher.

 

[VERT]

Bacon.

You are supposed to clean guns? Honestly I don't worry too much about it and clean them when I feel like it.

 

[WestSider]

The in vogue thing anymore is to never clean your firearms, but to me, if I'm depending my life on a weapon every day, I want to make sure I take good care of it.

 

[VERT]

OK I will be that guy and challenge the traditional. Why bother cleaning your EDC after a range session? Follow my logic here, if the gun was working during a practice session or match there is no reason to believe the gun won't continue to work. Just yesterday I shot about 50 rounds both pistols that I carry. I use good quality cleaning products and lubricants. The guns work, they are well lubricated, why take them apart? I actually find myself cleaning my guns before a planned shooting session.

 

[warren5421]

I do weekly or sooner as I shoot just about everyday. 3 mags-64 rounds to 500 rounds a day. Spend a lot of time reloading. If I'm shooting black powder it's after shooting. If cartage every 1000-1500 rounds.

 

[sloughfoot]

I only clean my EDC when someone that I trust is on over watch.

And a spare firearm is in arms reach.

You never can be too careful.

 

[VERT]

I only clean my EDC when someone that I trust is on over watch.

And a spare firearm is in arms reach.

You never can be too careful.

I thought that is why Smith and Wesson still made J frames? BUG = Gun Cleaning Spare

I usually only have my battle buddy over when I fill up the cars with gas. Gas station parking lots are dangerous and my attention is completely focused on swiping that little plastic card at the pump. I am not as worried about having him over when I clean guns because I can lock myself in the garage. Besides he complains about the smell of Hoppes and drinks all my beer.