How often should I clean my Glock?

Your GLOCK pistol should be cleaned and lubricated: When it’s brand new, before it’s fired for the first time. After each time it’s fired. At least once a month, if it hasn’t been used in that time.

Is Hoppes 9 good for Glocks?

It is great stuff for removing powder fouling. But it isn’t a lubricant. I suspect the now embarrassed officer sloshed Hoppe’s #9 all throughout his Glock’s and then didn’t wipe the Glock dry and lubricate it with proper gun oil as directed.

Will rubbing alcohol damage guns?

Rubbing alcohol works well as a solvent It’ll also displace water anywhere on or in a firearm and quickly evaporate. A spray bottle is your best mode of applying where you need it. Make sure to use oil afterwards, as the alcohol will strip all oils off your weapon when used as a degreaser or solvent.

Does alcohol get rid of fingerprints?

Spray the cleaner onto the cloth (not on the plate). Wipe to remove gummy, sticky fingerprints, and buff to dry. If the switch itself is dirty, use a cotton-tip swab and a bit of rubbing alcohol to clean the hard-to-reach corners.

What do you soak gun parts in?

Mineral Spirits/Paint thinner is what Perazzi suggests in their manual. After the soak and clean be sure to LIGHTLY oil the metal ( I use LPS2, spray on, let stand 30 min, and blow off with high pressure air. ) to help prevent rusting.

How often should I clean my gun?

Clean Your Oft-Used Guns After Every Use As a general rule, it’s a good idea to clean your gun after every trip to the shooting range. Defensive firearms that don’t get used very frequently should also be cleaned on occasion. Try to give them a deep clean and inspection about once a month.

What is CLP?

A lot of people swear by a product called “CLP” for cleaning and maintenance of their guns, and some folks might find themselves wondering just what the heck that is. Well…it’s a cleaning product, but it does more than that. It’s an acronym for “Clean, Lubricant, Preservative” or something to that effect.