Firearms Maintenance expertise and recommendations for the firearms user community, from step-by-step directions to just sharing years of experience.

  • Choosing the Best Gunsmith Cleaning Tools for Firearms

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    Firearm maintenance aka gun care is such a serious topic that its become somewhat of a contentious issue, given that everybody has a different opinion on “how-to”. But then again, there are different ways to get the results you want when it comes to cleaning and lubricating gunmetal and other materials used to make modern firearms.

    Many people believe in the CLP concept, which stands for Cleaner, Lubricant, Protectant. That is fine, but if you have the time, C+LP, or Clean and then apply a Lubricant Protectant works better. Some use bore rope, or cleaning rods with accessory attachments, while others simply ally cleaning solvents and lubes with saturated patches or even a wipe down cloth. Either way, you are trying to remove pre-existing material, and then store your gun into “fire-ready” condition ahead of your next shoot, with the aim of storing it in a cool, dry environment that won’t allow rust or corrosion to occur. There are many topics to address the many pitfalls and questions, and confusing, and controversy, but hopefully we will address all of that in more thru our blog posts here.

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  • Gun Storage for Concealed Carry and Range Transport

    Gun storage for concealed carry and regular range bag transport

  • Fluoropolymers make the difference in Gun Lubes

    Invented in the 1980s, the fluoropolymer additive, commonly known as PTFE, makes a synthetic gun lubricant better. The difference between an oil or grease with or without this ingredient delivers the key ingredient in friction fighting ability. These particles, just a few microns in size, act as a buffer between two gunmetal surfaces, preventing the…

  • Gun Cleaning Rod vs. a Bore Rope for removing fouling

    The use of the traditional gun cleaning rod is more time consuming, but is more effective than a bore cleaning rope. By its nature, the rope is quick and easy, but for the most thorough cleaning, the rope can’t remove everything, especially since debris is collected within its yarn. And, if you want to address…

  • Semi-Auto Pistol Maintenance Basics

    For any semi-auto pistol, whether it be as minimalistic as a Glock or loaded with more gun parts like a SigSauer, you still have to take care of the gunmetal, inside and out. None of what I am about to share should be new to an experienced handgun owner, but I know there are many…

  • The Psychology of Gun Care

    Anybody who is part of the greater firearms community, or at least pays attention to the public’s fascination with firearms – for it, or otherwise – can appreciate that the human mind is undoubtedly responsible for the overall love of all things gun related vs. firearms thinking for themselves and going off autonomously. Ask Alec…

  • Gun Care and Firearm Maintenance as a Mindset for Gun Owners and Users

    I have come across way too many people, including those within the firearms industry, and especially working on gun shops, who don’t know enough about gun care. How to clean. Where to lubricate. And, even, why bother. I do get some people’s attention when I share knowledge, including when I cite firearm manufacturer’s who either…