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patches:
I have a question or two on gun cleaning. Is it okay to clean a gun once in awhile, or do you really have to clean it after every time
you shoot it?

Also, when I clean my gun I use hoppes .9, which I wipe off, and then I apply a layer of oil to the barrel and all other metal parts. But should I apply oil EVERY TIME I clean it, or just once in awhile? I heard over-oiling is even worse than not oiling at all.

Americanhero1:
Even if you don't shoot it you need to keep it maintained.
Cleaning it every once and a while is good to keep it in good working condition

arksis:
I like to clean mine at least within 2 days of AFTER I shoot. I also like to keep it oiled, as it prevents any rust. You should just take a look at it and see what it looks like and if it looks dirty/yucky, then I would clean it. I had mine it my purse for awhile in a holster, took it out and looked at it and there was lots of lint on it, I figure the oil must attract lots of yucky stuff, so I knew to at least wipe it down. If there was oil on my rag, then it was ok. Soon after awhile, you get used to your gun and pretty much will know when it needs cleaning.

patches:
Cool, thanks!

mord:
Also unscrew grips and check for rust

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