To clean or not to clean

[hotpig]

I have a second generation G17 that has never been cleaned. I have run a patch down the barrel because it got a lot of ash, wet drywall and insulation in it during a Arson Investigation a few years ago.

This is my primary work gun. I use a 1911 during case follow up work. The 1911 rust up daily in my line of work.The Glock is maintenance free other than a drop of oil every now and again.

I sell ammo so there is plenty on hand. I have a family farm that that I can shoot at day and night. I might just shoot a mag full here and there or a hundred rounds at a time. I can not even guess how many rounds I have put through this gun.I made a resolution in 2003 or 2004 to take it down a clean it good. That never happened.

I have went this far, should I just leave it alone. Should I brake down and clean it. It does not really look bad other than powder residue on the ramp. Maybe I will do it this winter. ;)

[LA_357SIG]

I would keep it dirty and count the rounds until you get a failure. but since you use it for work, I would clean it. why risk life or death when it ony takes about 10 min to clean.

[hotpig]

I had a qualification shoot last Saturday. I had decided that I would clean it afterwards but forgot to take my kit with me to work.

I shot Winchester Value pack ammo and forgot how dirty it is compared to my normal ammo. I shoot about 90 % Ranger or Fed Tac since UPS keeps me in good supply of dented boxes.;)

[DonGlock26]

Do you know how to disassemble the slide and clean out the firing pin channel? A lot of debris can build up in there and cause problems. A dirty feed ram can cause jams, as can gunk behind the extractor. I'd oil it monthly, clean it quarterly, and deep clean it annually. FWIW.

[Hugo R]

hotpig,:shocked: are you pulling our leg? You have got to be kidding. You would bet your life to a dirty gun? I myself shot one of my G17's a couple of thousand rounds without a cleaning just to see if it could do it. Of course.....this was NOT a duty gun.

Comon' buddy. You know better than this. Are you an arson investigator? If you are, you've picked the best gun available for your type of job. A G17 is tough as nails and doesn't mind dirt, mud, sand, ash etc. etc.

But that's the outside. Inside, you should keep her nice a clean with just a little bit of lube. Like any fine lady.;)

p.s. it really does...just take minutes

[hotpig]

I got my Glock not because I love it, because it does not require being cleaned lubed and rocked to sleep like many other guns. I stopped carrying the 1911 to work because it had to be cleaned and lubed on every shift due to rust.

Judging from last weekend if I shot target ammo on a regular basis a good cleaning would be in order.

[GroovedG19]

An immaculately cleaned glock(inside and out)is a beautiful thing.:)

[hotpig]

I got bored on my 48 hour shift yesterday and cleaned my Glock. I was surprised that it was not real bad after years of neglect. I forgot oil so I got some rear axel grease and used it. Smells funny but works.

[mike23]

Originally posted by GroovedG19
An immaculately cleaned glock(inside and out)is a beautiful thing.:)

+1. My GLOCK's get tons of TLC!:hearts:

They may not require all of it, but everytime I pull the trigger it goes bang so if they're going to take care of me...I'll take care of them.:)

[steve carlile]

I have a Harley to clean and polish. My Glocks are trouble free. I will clean them if they get dropped in the mud, but it will be in the dishwasher, then a drop or two of Mobil 1 and that's all they need and get. I have other firearms if I want to clean everytime I shoot, I just don't want to.

[sgt rock]

Originally posted by hotpig
I have a second generation G17 that has never been cleaned. I have run a patch down the barrel because it got a lot of ash, wet drywall and insulation in it during a Arson Investigation a few years ago.

This is my primary work gun. I use a 1911 during case follow up work. The 1911 rust up daily in my line of work.The Glock is maintenance free other than a drop of oil every now and again.

I sell ammo so there is plenty on hand. I have a family farm that that I can shoot at day and night. I might just shoot a mag full here and there or a hundred rounds at a time. I can not even guess how many rounds I have put through this gun.I made a resolution in 2003 or 2004 to take it down a clean it good. That never happened.

I have went this far, should I just leave it alone. Should I brake down and clean it. It does not really look bad other than powder residue on the ramp. Maybe I will do it this winter. ;)

Even if you dont love the Glock, please use some common sense and clean the pistol more often, besides reading this just made your website seem , well , dirty.

[hotpig]

Depends on which web site you were looking at.;)I did break down and clean it since this post. More than likely it will be cleaned again in the next few thousand rounds.

[RENEA]

I clean and lube my Glock 17's after every firing session. I know it isn't needed but I'm old fashioned when it comes to maintenance.