What You Need To Know About Gun Maintenance

Maintenance of firearms is a must-to-do thing. If you can't maintain your guns well, they can't perform well and can be dangerous to you, so today we're going to tell you what you need to know about gun maintenance.

1. Disassembling Your Firearms

The first step in gun maintenance is knowing how to disassemble and reassemble your firearms. Every firearm is different, and some are more complex than others. You don’t need to know how to completely disassemble your firearms. You just need to know how to field strip them. In other words, they only need to be taken apart enough to access the parts that need regular maintenance.

2. Cleaning Your Firearms

Simply cleaning and lubricating the pieces is the most crucial aspect of gun maintenance. Firing firearms leaves all kinds of black smudge and other miscellaneous debris throughout the firearms. The bulk of it will be located around the chamber and down the barrel.

You will need a gun cleaning kit for cleaning. You need a bristled brush to stick down the barrel. You need a cleaning rod long enough to push all the way through. You need the right size of brush depending on the caliber of gun you are working with. You need some kind of oil. There are many types of gun oils. You will also need some form of cleaning solvent. You need cloth, a paper towel, or some other form of wipes. While you can purchase these things separately, a beginner’s gun cleaning kit may the best option when starting out. It should include the basics to get you started.

When cleaning your gun, you are primarily doing two things: Removing any built-up residue and rust and lubricating and preventing rust build-up on your firearm.

Once your firearm is disassembled, you will see the dark residue from firing. Use your wipes, with cleaning solvent applied, to go over the easily accessible areas. For hard-to-reach parts of the gun, you can use something special to get in and remove the residue.

You then need to apply oil throughout the gun. If your firearms are beginning to rust, don’t panic. It can usually be removed with ease.

3. Maintenance is Necessary

It will take some time to maintain your guns, but maintaining your firearms is necessary. If you neglect your firearms, you will find them rusty and in a state of disarray. Cleaning and lubricating firearms make them work smoothly and without the risk of malfunctioning.