First time handgun owner (cleaning & maintenance)

Brett K · 09-21-2009, 06:17 PM

I have been slowly starting to digest all the info here. I just purchased a new sp101. I was hoping to find some advise for a first time gun owner with regard to cleaning and maintenance. Are there any particular tools to purchase for cleaning that may be different than what I do for my rifle?

TN.Ruger · 09-28-2009, 08:33 PM

hey there Brett... sorry nobody's responded to you yet...

the tools you need for cleaning a revolver are pretty much the same used for cleaning a rifle...and the concept is basically the same. here's a really simple list that'll do for at least basic cleaning:

-Hoppe's boresnake (in the appropriate caliber)
-Breakfree CLP
-toothbrush
-cloth/rag of some kind

here's a link to a video on how to clean a revolver...long & boring, but he pretty much has it right. (you can use the Boresnake rather than the brush/patches...saves a ton of time).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeM8f0FFuJY

hope this helps...let us know if you have more questions...

TN.Ruger

SweetKnuckles · 10-10-2009, 10:04 PM

Depends on what you do for your rifle.

The above suggestions are good ones.

YouTube is HUGE for instructional videos.

A Patriot · 10-11-2009, 06:42 AM

Brett K,

Just as you can never have too many guns, neither can you ever have too many cleaning supplies. For a handgun, here are a few.

Non-marring cleaning rod.
Lint-free patches.
Brass bore brush and jag.
Hoppe's No. 9 Powder Solvent to remove powder residue.
Sweet's 7.62 or Montana Extreme Copper Killer and a Nylon bore brush to remove copper fouling.
Copper cleaning pads (Chore Boy, i.e.) to remove lead fouling.
Kano's Kroil to penetrate under built-up fouling and to make future cleaning easier. (This stuff has more uses than you imagine.)
Quality gun oil.
Old tooth brushes.
Bore light.
A collection of hollow-ground, gunsmith screwdrivers or a 1/4" driver with the same type of bits.
Cleaning mat.

Enjoy your new handgun.

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Brett K Joined: Sep 2009 From: Northeastern PA Posts: 12	First time handgun owner (cleaning & maintenance) I have been slowly starting to digest all the info here. I just purchased a new sp101. I was hoping to find some advise for a first time gun owner with regard to cleaning and maintenance. Are there any particular tools to purchase for cleaning that may be different than what I do for my rifle?

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10-10-2009, 10:04 PM	#3
SweetKnuckles Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 16	Depends on what you do for your rifle. The above suggestions are good ones. YouTube is HUGE for instructional videos.

10-11-2009, 06:42 AM	#4
A Patriot Joined: May 2009 Posts: 467	Brett K, Just as you can never have too many guns, neither can you ever have too many cleaning supplies. For a handgun, here are a few. Non-marring cleaning rod. Lint-free patches. Brass bore brush and jag. Hoppe's No. 9 Powder Solvent to remove powder residue. Sweet's 7.62 or Montana Extreme Copper Killer and a Nylon bore brush to remove copper fouling. Copper cleaning pads (Chore Boy, i.e.) to remove lead fouling. Kano's Kroil to penetrate under built-up fouling and to make future cleaning easier. (This stuff has more uses than you imagine.) Quality gun oil. Old tooth brushes. Bore light. A collection of hollow-ground, gunsmith screwdrivers or a 1/4" driver with the same type of bits. Cleaning mat. Enjoy your new handgun.