[taters]

just bought a 229. do i need to clean it before i take it to the range for the first time? thanks

[preasoner]

Originally Posted by taters

just bought a 229. do i need to clean it before i take it to the range for the first time? thanks

I'm jealous..... I would clean and lube before and after, but that is me

[Wilson 2008]

Yep. Clean, lube and inspect it (do a function check, look for obvious problems the factory might have missed and look for blemishes that you'll wonder later "did it come like that or is it broke?").

Then go shoot the heck out of it! Enjoy,

- Wilson

[wingsprint]

Congratulations on a fine selection, the 229 is outstanding.

Yes, you should clean, lube and function check you new baby.

[OXCOPS]

I don't know if the new ones are, but my last few Sigs were packed with a good amount of grease inside and out. You'll want to get that out and start anew.

[Cobra64]

Originally Posted by taters

just bought a 229. do i need to clean it before i take it to the range for the first time? thanks

Absolutely, especially all the thick gooey grease inside and outside the magazines.

Gunscrubber works well for getting through that crap.


Keep the slide rails greased.



(Slide Glide)

[wingsprint]

Originally Posted by Cobra64

Absolutely, especially all the thick gooey grease inside and outside the magazines.

Very good point!

[taters]

cleaned it and shot it today. nary a hiccup. love this weapon..goes great with my 220 carry...gotta get a 232 for my collection...about 2 months away from getting that...cleaned it with prolix... love that stuff....just take the weapon down, put it in a ziplock bag and soak it for an hour...take the parts out and go over them with a toothbrush,,,light coat of oil and i am good to go

[Cobra64]

Originally Posted by taters

...cleaned it with prolix... love that stuff....just take the weapon down, put it in a ziplock bag and soak it for an hour...take the parts out and go over them with a toothbrush,,,light coat of oil and i am good to go

What parts do you soak? The barrel?

[taters]

i soak every part in prolix and then i go t work on them with a toothbrush// light coat of oil and i am done. great stuff prolix

[Cobra64]

Originally Posted by taters

i soak every part in prolix and then i go t work on them with a toothbrush// light coat of oil and i am done. great stuff prolix

You may want to rethink your cleaning regimen, especially the slide.

[taters]

check out the website....it's the best cleaning stuff on the market....no petroleum, ptfe,no synthetics, tp://prolixlubricant.com/