#The long dark revolver Patch#

Lubricating cloths are an excellent tool because they help control the amount of oil/lubrication being used in any given area of your gun. You want to adequately lubricate where needed, but too much can lead to excessive residues, which can lead to malfunctions and handling issues (slippery). One common myth is that more is better when it comes to lubrication of your firearm. Lubricant on ammunition can lead to misfires or squibs. This can lead to high pressures when shooting and the potential for catastrophic (BOOM) failure. Outside surface the barrel (on semi-automatic handguns)Дo not apply lubricants to the inside of the barrel or chamber except for long-term storage.Bearing surfaces (metal-on-metal, slide, rails, guides).This will depend on the type of firearm you are cleaning and recommended lubrication per the manufacturer. Once youвЂ™ve completely cleaned your slide, frame, barrel and chamber, youвЂ™ll want to properly oil/ lubricate the moving parts of your firearm. For badly fouled barrels and chambers, a heavier duty cleaner can also be used. Swabs are handy here because they can be used to clean hard-to-reach areas in the frame and slide to ensure you get your barrel/chamber as clean as possible.

#The long dark revolver Patch#

Follow up your bore cleaner soaked patch with several dry ones to make sure youвЂ™ve left your barrel clean and dry. If using a brush tip, run it completely through the barrel before reversing to make sure it doesnвЂ™t get stuck. A good way to tell how clean your firearm is getting is to monitor the amount of debris or residue that comes off as you swipe your patch through it. Moving onto the barrel, youвЂ™ll want to apply some bore cleaner on a cleaning patch, and using a cleaning rod with a jag, brush or patch holder tip run the patch through your barrel. Remove cleaned fouling with a wipe or cloth. Heavy fouling can be removed with a light application of cleaner prior to brushing. For carried handguns, check carefully for lint and dust/dirt inside frame areas. Using a cleaning tool, such as a utility brush or cleaning swabs, and remove any loose particles that may be found within the slide, cylinder (revolvers), frame and chamber. Take care to watch for bushings, springs or other small parts and set them inside a cup, can lid or other container to keep them from getting lost. Never rely on your firearmвЂ™s safety because accidents can and do happen.ДЇor semi-automatic pistols only, follow the manufacturerвЂ™s instructions for take-down and remove the slide from the frame. Make sure you do a thorough check, visually (look) and tactilely (feel). Only do this while pointing the firearm in a safe direction. To ensure the safety of yourself and those around you, you must remove your magazine and any ammunition that may be loaded within the firearm.

This is the most crucial step in the entire cleaning process. Due to the variety of handguns, complete disassembly of the slide and/or frame arenвЂ™t within the scope of this article. WeвЂ™ll cover basic field stripping in this article. The steps to properly clean your handgun depend on whether you are doing a field stripping or complete disassembly.