Tag: sigsauer
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Gun Brands and their Fans
When I got into this almost 30 years ago, it was a Glock. I knew people throughout the industry and there was a alot of influence from SigSauer, Smith & Wesson and a bunch of smaller brands. The vibe was definitely coming from the semiautomatic world and not so much revolvers though Ruger, Colt and…
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Applying Grease to a Glock or other Semiauto Handguns
There are different successful ways to apply gun grease to gunmetal. In this case, semiauto handgun rails. Below is a picture of a tapered tip cotton swab, which is shaped perfectly to place grease deep into the rail groove. If you don’t have Tetra Gun tapered-tipped swabs, you can use regular round tipped swabs, cotton…
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Gun Care Guide Checklist
Lubricants are categorized under grease, oil, semi-fluid, clp (cleaner, lubricant protectant) and sometimes given special niche identifiers like anti-seize lubricant. In an aerosol format, gun lube is often referred to as gun spray. Cleaners are available as water-based cleaners including for use in ultrasonic cleaner machines and alike, or under more traditional names like copper…
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Recent Firearms Trends
In rifles, the AR category has quieted down, but don’t bet against it. The ups and downs within the firearms industry has been more erratic than the stock market, at times. Demand spikes up, and down, and supply shortages, followed by supply gluts. This is the case with ammunition as well, as most gun owners…
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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…
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