Firearm Maintenance Tools:
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 1:22 pm
Firearms are precision tools built to demanding specifications. Robust as most modern guns are, though, they still require some very basic maintenance to keep them in top condition.
The good news is that there are a number of products to make the process of cleaning your gun fast and simple. Many of these cleaning items are compact and easy to carry, so you can throw them in a range bag and give your gun a thorough cleaning in just a few minutes at the end of every shooting session. Keeping your gun clean not only protects your investment against damage, it also keeps your gun in top working order.
Many new shooters purchase a handgun or other firearm for self-defense, so it is essential that your gun operates properly every time you pull the trigger. No matter whether you use your new gun for target practice, competition, hunting or defensive shooting, there are a few things you can do to keep that gun functioning like brand new. Every time you shoot, residues and gases build up in your gun’s action and barrel and you need to clean those deposits from your gun as quickly as possible to insure that they don’t ruin accuracy or damage your gun.
Additionally, if you ever decide to sell your guns then ignoring basic cleaning is going to deplete their value. On collector’s guns this may end up costing thousands of dollars, so a little routine maintenance goes a long way.
Here is a breakdown of the different elements of the gun cleaning process broken down by firearm type.
Different firearm types require different levels of care, but all guns benefit from routine maintenance, so you need to familiarize yourself with the special concerns for your particular firearm. I personally like to have a compact, basic cleaning kit that travels with me every time I go to the range as well as a large cleaning kit at my home that has more advanced cleaning tools for a more thorough scrubbing when I have the time.
Let’s take a look at some of the basic types of firearms and examine how you can clean them at the range and at home.
The good news is that there are a number of products to make the process of cleaning your gun fast and simple. Many of these cleaning items are compact and easy to carry, so you can throw them in a range bag and give your gun a thorough cleaning in just a few minutes at the end of every shooting session. Keeping your gun clean not only protects your investment against damage, it also keeps your gun in top working order.
Many new shooters purchase a handgun or other firearm for self-defense, so it is essential that your gun operates properly every time you pull the trigger. No matter whether you use your new gun for target practice, competition, hunting or defensive shooting, there are a few things you can do to keep that gun functioning like brand new. Every time you shoot, residues and gases build up in your gun’s action and barrel and you need to clean those deposits from your gun as quickly as possible to insure that they don’t ruin accuracy or damage your gun.
Additionally, if you ever decide to sell your guns then ignoring basic cleaning is going to deplete their value. On collector’s guns this may end up costing thousands of dollars, so a little routine maintenance goes a long way.
Here is a breakdown of the different elements of the gun cleaning process broken down by firearm type.
Different firearm types require different levels of care, but all guns benefit from routine maintenance, so you need to familiarize yourself with the special concerns for your particular firearm. I personally like to have a compact, basic cleaning kit that travels with me every time I go to the range as well as a large cleaning kit at my home that has more advanced cleaning tools for a more thorough scrubbing when I have the time.
Let’s take a look at some of the basic types of firearms and examine how you can clean them at the range and at home.