I'm a new Glock owner. I found this very helpful. I am amazed though that some videos say use very little to no oil, and some have you spraying most of the parts with oil! Thanks again for taking the time to put this up here
This is a great post. Straight forward and not condescending like many other gun posts are. A lot of newbies don't know where to start and don't want to ask guys at the range in fear of being laughed at. Thanks so much. Guns are clean, ready for more now!!
I'm in SC and spend a lot of time near Charleston and Port Royal so I fully understand that. You should see my process when I shoot corrosive ammo! No downside to it besides possible dirt collection and the oil splattering back at you when you shoot that I can think of.
Mr G, I nornally do a dry run first with the tooth brush. I find this works great before spraying the clp ( less mess to clean up later). Keep up the good work..really like your vids. Your honesty to help others really comes through.
Right. That's the old style. Nothing wrong with it at all but it has been improved over the years. They still make the old stuff for nostalgia and lots of folks don't want to switch since they've used it for 60 years plus....
thanks for posting this video. I bought my first handgun yesterday which is a glock 22 40 caliber.. this video will help me out a lot when it comes time for me to clean my gun.. thanks again..
I'm a new Glock 17/22 shooter and this was a great video showing how to clean and lube a Glock pistol. I'll check out the more detailed frame cleaning later when it is time.
excellent, very straight forward cleaning video! no fluff, and you make it seem simple. very well done!! however, might I recommend something though...? as far as video quality is concerned, next time don't use a white towel for the backdrop. its too bright. I don't mean its too bright to the eyes, I mean, the camera compensates for this very stark, bright backdrop by darkening everything else in the foreground. the details of the slide, the frame, and all the other components are lost due to them being darkened by the cameras auto exposure. the gun is already black, which makes it hard enough to see, much less having the camera making it darker due to the overwhelmingly bright background. all in all though, great informative video fr those new to glocks. keep up the good work!
+Ryan Pierce , Holy Hell !! that's over kill !!!! there are some do's and don't's when it comes to cleaning your gun, and I seen more DON'T's in this video than i did do's , LOL !!
Nah, don't let anyone get the idea that there is any truth to that glocks don't need to be cleaned or lubricated. There is a lot of space to store a lot of dirt, that doesn't mean they won't malfunction more when they're fouled up and full of lint or other stuff. Good video.
great video. just picked up a G26 9mm. the guy at the gun shop was trying to sell me a detail package thing...'i dont know about you but i dont enjoy sitting there cleaning my guns' WHAT?!? i dont think id get tired of cleaning my guns...almost a sense of zen. its like packing your own parachute. peace of mind! to each their own, i suppose. again, great video!
Excellent video! Really appreciate your detailed explanation, just bought a used Gen 3 G17 and even though the guy took really good care of it, there was a nasty squeak in the recoil spring so I figured it wouldn't hurt to clean and lube the whole thing...being my first Glock I had no idea where to start but your video has it in showroom condition! Thanks again!
I use clp to clean and on the disconnect, I use a little high temp grease on the slide rails if I’m gonna be shooting the pistol a lot, I just put four spots of grease with a tooth pick and it will stay there even after 5-600 rounds, CLP is the best stuff ever for general cleaning.
Rodolfo Hernandez First time gun owner? Take a look at GunBlue490 on TH-cam. He is awesome and has loads of videos for you to watch and get great free knowledge about guns and rifles. This gentleman was a military man and a police officers. You will really enjoy his videos. Also if you want to see another well informed guy with a few laughs go to The Yankee Marshall on TH-cam.
Rodolfo Hernandez do not I repeat do not over oil that Glock. They do not need a lot of oil. If you go to GunBlue video on TH-cam Put in clean and lube gun. Guns do not need a lot of oil. Look up Ballistol on Amazon.com it's a great CLP. Read the history of Ballistol very interesting.
Really good overview of the Glock Pistol Takedown/Clean/Lube. I just emailed the link over the weekend to my Aunt who will be shooting a 26 now with my Uncle. Cheers
Gotta love the comments of "way tooo much oil" Dude, you came here for a glock cleaning video didn't you? And you are instructing the maker of said video why? Last I checked you were here seeking advice.
@@jimdean294 Regular WD-40 should not be used. Like in the name, it's replacing water, it has great creeping capabilities that are heaven sent when you want to get rusty parts moving again. BUT...it leaves a hydrophile surface, which attracts water (humidity from the air) and that's what is needed for corrosion. With the grease you have to look at the temperature range it is used for. It might render your gun useless in really cold weather. If you're a lot around engines, a multi purpose motoroil can work fine in a small amount. Some synthetic oils might also penetrate too much. They're made to be moved around for cooling. Since the last part stays with one. There were people spraying WD-40 on and in their gun and still had the loaded magazine in it. The WD-40 can creep between the brass and the bullet and wreck the powder, which obviously can get you killed if your gun doesn't work when you need it. There are other products under the same WD-40 brand that might be useful but as always follow the directions of your gun manufacturer (read the manual or enquire via e-mail if you want to make sure, which is also great to store in case of problems/repairs, showing that you did just as they told you). Do not use regular WD-40 on your guns.
On my ARs, I just put it on the outside friction points of the bolt carrier and use oil on the bolt itself. But others use grease only on both and have good results. I really think you just need to experiment and see what works. That said, when in doubt I always default to CLP; the stuff just works.
I think it can be helpful in terms of lubrication. For instance, I put it lithium grease on the rails of all my guns (very, very lightly) as you'll see when I get around to re-uploading my clean/lubricate the Caracal pistols video I shot a while back. For this video I stayed true to the Glock Armorors manual however. Do I think you need grease---nope but it does seem to run less.
Thank you for posting. I was very nervous to clean my Glock 34 for the first time without help. Your video was exactly what I needed and I'm sure I'll reference it again. Thanks!!
Hey man, first time shooter, Im embarrased as Ive had this glock for about 5 years, shot it three times and NEVER cleaned it. Your video was great! I appreciate the lesson.
Gee, thanks for your astute analysis of my experience. Since this was posted, Ive obtained my cc license, and shoot at least 2-3 times a month at an outdoor range. Along with plussing up my arsenal with a few rifles and a shotgun. Maybe work on your people skills eh?
Ok bro. Sorry my 2 deployments to Afghanistan, a military separation to a civilian job in another state and a family got in the way of me shooting the Glock I bought. Are you this big of a douche in real life or do you save it for the Interwebz?
Birchwood Casey Synthetic Safe Gun Scrubber works much better for blasting out the frame. I always take the striker assembly, slide end plate, extractor, plunger and striker block out and clean them as well as the slide. Shooters Choice MC-7 bore cleaner works much better to get the copper fouling out. If you don't use a bore cleaner that cuts the copper accuracy will degrade over time as the pistols round count adds up. For lube after you are done Shooters Choice FP-10 Elite, Mil Comm TW-25B and or Wilson Combat Ultima Lube II are about the best you can buy and use.
Awesome vid man, I enjoyed watching your past few vids on Glock info. I'm 19 and plan on getting a G23 when I turn 21, unless my mom is kind enough to me this Christmas lol!
For a yuppie like myself this was very informative!!! I own a G17 for home defense and have put many rounds through it. Today is cleaning day, wait, until the lube you recommended gets here from Amazon.
+Mrgunsngear Channel I know this is an older video, but I had a Glock Question. I just bought a Ghost 3.5 lb connector, and a ultimate spring kit. The spring kit come with a 4 and a 6 lb Striker spring, I used the 6lb, I had read that the 4lb could cause issues later. The 6lb makes the trigger very smooth. Do you think i should stay with it or go back to the stock 5.5 spring. It isn't like it take very long to change. but this is a carry gun. I want it to be reliable. I had also polished the parts they call for on a 25 cent trigger job, that actually took out the grit.
Mypointofview FWIW, I try to stay with OEM springs and internals for any gun that is a duty/everyday carry. Manufacturers know what they're doing, and Glocks are field tested worldwide. Now, if you're looking for a special propose gun (three gun, or other competition) that's a different story. However, if it absolutely has to go "bang" if the trigger is pulled go with factory spec.
It's the same area. When the gun is assembled that spot on the slide and the connector are touching. I should have pointed it out as most folks aren't aware of that---my fault.
David Patsko if you enjoy watching videos for knowledge of guns go to Gunblue490. This gentleman is full of knowledge for guns. Ask any subject on guns to his video and he will have it. He has lots of videos. Good Luck
I'm a big fan of the Winchester cleaning kit that comes self-contained in that red aluminum cylinder that doubles as a handle for the segmented brass rods which also break down and store inside it. It comes with different caliber bronze cleaning brushes, and a patch rod end also. I think it's probably the cheapest cleaning kit out there but it works well. Your system looks great, but I wonder, might you end up with fouling in the rifling groove corners eventually if you don't have a brush that reaches in the nooks?
Thanks for the video... I have a Glock 17, 2nd gen.. and going to clean it this weekend for the first time. Hopefully it works as well as your video did.
Without watching the video I'm not sure but probably CLP. Hoppes works just fine as long as you use both the solvent and lube. Unless it's their CLP---then only one is needed.
thank you ive had my glock 21 for about a year but only got to shoot it once at the range I havent been able to go back due to back problems but I cleaned it after I used it but not like this. But now I know thank you man for this vid appreciate it.
I'm a fan of actual traditional cleaners and then lub. Good video for people that are new to the sport. I actually prefer putting a little more oil on the rails where the frame and slide make contact but pretty much the same way I do mine. Just use different products.
Outstanding Video! Thanks for posting! So refreshing to watch without having to endure the endless blather so often associated with youtube videos. I'd never thought to use a small tool to push the pad into the crevices.
I have a Glock 22, Gen 2 law enforcement trade in. I field stripped it, cleaned it, took it to the range and it performed flawlessly. The trigger felt a little gritty, so I took it to the next step and took the slide assembly apart. I found that it was totally gunked up in the striker channel and the pin spring. I even found little shavings of metal...I am assuming it was brass. Just be sure not to neglect the slide assembly!
This video and your AR 15 cleaning video are great. One question, you prefer oil to grease when lubricating a Glock? Thank you for all the information your channel has.
Just bought a G34 and after reading the manual, I was a little unclear on a few points when it came to cleaning and oiling. Good video instructional to help clarify and demonstrate some of the finer points of the cleaning process. Thanks a lot!
+Mrgunsngear Channel This is the video to watch for cleaning a glock 22. I watched quite a few videos on how to do it, but every time I clean my glock I always come back to your video because this is the best one on TH-cam.
I need to ask you a question since you are a Glock armorer. My firing pin just broke in my G19 and it is still under warranty. Glock will not directly send me the firing pin. I had to find a Glock armorer to get the replacement. I can do the actual replacement myself, so I asked the guy if I could pay him a small amount and he give me the firing pin. He said no, that that could possibly cause him to lose his certification. Is this true?
I'm by no means a gunsmith or a Glock expert but my understanding is that spraying oil/cleaner into the frame and around the firing pin is not a good practice.
It causes carbon to cake up on the trigger connector which can cause it to not properly engage, and make the gun not fire. However it takes a punishing amount of shooting to build up that much gunk on it. The solution is just to remove and clean once every 6 months to a year depending on how much you shoot.
It doesn’t hurt a thing. It’s a myth. He didn’t spray oil down the firing pin channel, he sprayed it between the firing pin safety and the firing pin channel and then brushed it. If you clean out you’re firing pin channel like you’re supposed to it shouldn’t be a problem anyway. As for the frame, you will NEVER be able to over oil that.. EVER. Idc If you submerge it in oil nothing will stop working.
I use grease on all my guns especially on the rails where the slide sits on. Grease last longer and not as effected by gravity as oil. After your firearm has sit for a while the oil will ooze of the surfaces and while grease still remains.
Both bottles in the video are Break Free CLP. I just use the spray to clean and the needle type bottle to lubricate. There's no need for that though; just something I do to ensure I get the lubrication where it's required.
So you use CLP which is a solvent and a lubricant simultaneously, and you obviously prefer it over separate solvent + lube combos. I'm not asking this in a challenging fashion (you certainly know infinitely more than I do) but I am curious as to why you choose an all-in-one? Aren't standalone solvent and lubes better?
Great Video - Question for you. Just got a new glock 19 gen 4. shot a couple hundred rounds right out of the box. I know what I did is unsafe and I was sure the gun was unloaded as I had to dry fire. After I dry fired and before disassembly I unconsciously placed an empty mag back into the frame. I than proceeded to field strip the glock. I realized the magazine was still in the frame after the slide was already removed. Will field stripping & reassembling the glock without removing the magazine cause any damage to the gun?
What are your thoughts on initial cleaning out of the box? Are you one to leave the copper lube from the factory on it? If so would you only clean the barrel and what ever factory grease/oil is on the gun? I've own 2 Glocks and have cleaned that factory copper lube off initially... Manufacturers instructions say to leave it but I like to clean my guns good before shooting them for the first time. Thanks in advance, really like your channel!
I noticed that you used a good amount of CLP spray on the connector/trigger bar spot. Is it necessary to add an extra drop of oil on that area, since you already sprayed that area? Thank you for the video, I learned a lot!
Great video for a first time glock user. One question if you don't mind? After the first time cleaning my 17, I noticed a scratchy/squeaky sound from the recoil spring that I did not hear before cleaning. I heard it on your video too but did not see you oil it too much. Should I oil it or it's normal and to be expected? Thanks!
How often should you be doing this? Pretty new to guns myself and bought a Glock 26 a few months ago as my EDC and have put about 1500 rounds through it so far, just today I put 300 rounds down range and so it's starting to look a little dirty which is why i'm now looking into proper cleaning of it. Is this something that should be done after every time you shoot or after a certain amount of rounds, and how often should the oiling be done as well? Thanks for your time
+Steven Valery I'm with you. It's easier to do it every time and never let the fouling get out of hand. I enjoy cleaning my guns. I don't know why some folks seem to think it's such a chore. I also discovered non-chlorinated brake cleaner does wonders once in awhile for deep cleaning (if you are concerned about using something not specifically designed for guns, I believe "Gun Blaster" aerosol cleaner is basically the same stuff). I've heard Simple Green is a good alternative to Hoppes and the like.
Thanks man for the video. I am a new shooter and this helped a lot. It sucks when you got to ask experienced shooters how o do this and everyone looks at you like an idiot. Thanks for this.
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this is one of the most straightforward simple, well produced how to vidéo i’ve ever seen.
Thank you
As a new Glock owner, I appreciate the video. It was all I needed.
This is an excellent tutorial, thank you for posting. I an a veteran Glock owner, but always enjoy a refresher course.
thank you
I love how concise this video is, slipping thru the tedious cleaning sections was smart. Most of not all other cleaning videos r 20+mins long
I'm a new Glock owner. I found this very helpful. I am amazed though that some videos say use very little to no oil, and some have you spraying most of the parts with oil! Thanks again for taking the time to put this up here
This is a great post. Straight forward and not condescending like many other gun posts are. A lot of newbies don't know where to start and don't want to ask guys at the range in fear of being laughed at. Thanks so much. Guns are clean, ready for more now!!
+Jon Wellington thanks; glad it helped
I'm in SC and spend a lot of time near Charleston and Port Royal so I fully understand that. You should see my process when I shoot corrosive ammo! No downside to it besides possible dirt collection and the oil splattering back at you when you shoot that I can think of.
Mr G, I nornally do a dry run first with the tooth brush. I find this works great before spraying the clp ( less mess to clean up later). Keep up the good work..really like your vids. Your honesty to help others really comes through.
My first rifle. I watched your video on how to clean and lube AR15. Now my first glock! Always informative. Thanks for your videos.
+Tito83Luvs Glad they helped
I’m one of the new guys you refer to. This is an excellent video. Instructions are very clear. Thank you for posting.
Right. That's the old style. Nothing wrong with it at all but it has been improved over the years. They still make the old stuff for nostalgia and lots of folks don't want to switch since they've used it for 60 years plus....
thanks for posting this video. I bought my first handgun yesterday which is a glock 22 40 caliber.. this video will help me out a lot when it comes time for me to clean my gun.. thanks again..
+John Sanchez you're welcome
G-22 is one awesome and reliable firearm, congrats on your wise purchase.
As a new glock 23 owner, your videos helped immensely. The review and this cleaning guide. Thanks again!
Very good video. I especially like how you break things down into layman's terms for people new to Glocks like myself.
Thank you.
Just bought my first Glock 22 Gen 4 40cal. This helped a lot. Thank you!
I'm a new Glock 17/22 shooter and this was a great video showing how to clean and lube a Glock pistol. I'll check out the more detailed frame cleaning later when it is time.
Thank you
Appreciate the let’s get straight to the point without having to skip through the youtube creator’s life history. Great video-
Unless done yesterday, always good to review the basics.
Love your videos. I’ve only recently gotten into firearms and your videos have been a life saver. Keep them coming sir! Thank you.
excellent, very straight forward cleaning video! no fluff, and you make it seem simple. very well done!!
however, might I recommend something though...? as far as video quality is concerned, next time don't use a white towel for the backdrop. its too bright. I don't mean its too bright to the eyes, I mean, the camera compensates for this very stark, bright backdrop by darkening everything else in the foreground. the details of the slide, the frame, and all the other components are lost due to them being darkened by the cameras auto exposure. the gun is already black, which makes it hard enough to see, much less having the camera making it darker due to the overwhelmingly bright background. all in all though, great informative video fr those new to glocks. keep up the good work!
Thanks. I've upgraded my video set-ups since this video but I appreciate the advice.
Well I'm sure he knows what he's doing but what I put in the video is how I was taught in the Glock Armoror course.
A tip : you can watch series on instaflixxer. Me and my gf have been using them for watching loads of movies these days.
@Weston Jaxx Definitely, have been using instaflixxer for years myself =)
My opinion is that it works just fine but it's probably not notably better than CLP for lubrication. It probably does a better job on copper though.
Thanks man, you always make it simple. I watched your AR cleaning vid when I first got my rifle, now I feel like a pro.
Peace
Skip Pruitt You're welcome.
New shooter here. Thank you for this. Very simple and to the point.
+Ryan Pierce you're quite welcome
+Ryan Pierce , Holy Hell !! that's over kill !!!! there are some do's and don't's when it comes to cleaning your gun, and I seen more DON'T's in this video than i did do's , LOL !!
Great work! I'm a new glock user and you are officially my go to guy.
Mrgunsngear Channel
Thanks for the video.....A lot of people like me don't know how
to do some things properly..Your video is very much appreciated.
Just bought my very first firearm (g30sf) this helped out a lot. I've ran through 150 rounds and have yet to clean. Very informative.
It's not the best but there's much worse as well. If you do use the solvent I recommend the new synthetic version. The lube is good to go.
The good thing about Glocks is they'll probably work fine anyway...
Nah, don't let anyone get the idea that there is any truth to that glocks don't need to be cleaned or lubricated.
There is a lot of space to store a lot of dirt, that doesn't mean they won't malfunction more when they're fouled up and full of lint or other stuff. Good video.
I'm a new gun owner. I just bought a Model 22 Glock. Thanks for showing me how to clean it.
great video. just picked up a G26 9mm. the guy at the gun shop was trying to sell me a detail package thing...'i dont know about you but i dont enjoy sitting there cleaning my guns' WHAT?!? i dont think id get tired of cleaning my guns...almost a sense of zen. its like packing your own parachute. peace of mind! to each their own, i suppose. again, great video!
thank you
Excellent video! Really appreciate your detailed explanation, just bought a used Gen 3 G17 and even though the guy took really good care of it, there was a nasty squeak in the recoil spring so I figured it wouldn't hurt to clean and lube the whole thing...being my first Glock I had no idea where to start but your video has it in showroom condition! Thanks again!
+Mick Ellenwood glad to hear it helped
Just got my Glock 42 two months ago, this is the info I needed, thanks
+ed ross Awesome
I use clp to clean and on the disconnect, I use a little high temp grease on the slide rails if I’m gonna be shooting the pistol a lot, I just put four spots of grease with a tooth pick and it will stay there even after 5-600 rounds, CLP is the best stuff ever for general cleaning.
Awesome video, Picking up my Glock 19 in an hour and wanted to be ready with cleaning out the factory lube. Thanks for the great video.
Thank you
Just got my first handgun, this video help me clean my Glock for the 1st time. Thanks.
Rodolfo Hernandez First time gun owner? Take a look at GunBlue490 on TH-cam. He is awesome and has loads of videos for you to watch and get great free knowledge about guns and rifles. This gentleman was a military man and a police officers. You will really enjoy his videos. Also if you want to see another well informed guy with a few laughs go to The Yankee Marshall on TH-cam.
Rodolfo Hernandez do not I repeat do not over oil that Glock. They do not need a lot of oil. If you go to GunBlue video on TH-cam Put in clean and lube gun. Guns do not need a lot of oil. Look up Ballistol on Amazon.com it's a great CLP. Read the history of Ballistol very interesting.
Really good overview of the Glock Pistol Takedown/Clean/Lube. I just emailed the link over the weekend to my Aunt who will be shooting a 26 now with my Uncle. Cheers
Pro2AGuy Thanks.
Gotta love the comments of "way tooo much oil" Dude, you came here for a glock cleaning video didn't you? And you are instructing the maker of said video why? Last I checked you were here seeking advice.
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Has any one ever just used a bit of wd-40 to clean the gun then a dab of synthetic high heat grease hear and there to lube?
@@jimdean294
Regular WD-40 should not be used. Like in the name, it's replacing water, it has great creeping capabilities that are heaven sent when you want to get rusty parts moving again. BUT...it leaves a hydrophile surface, which attracts water (humidity from the air) and that's what is needed for corrosion. With the grease you have to look at the temperature range it is used for. It might render your gun useless in really cold weather. If you're a lot around engines, a multi purpose motoroil can work fine in a small amount. Some synthetic oils might also penetrate too much. They're made to be moved around for cooling. Since the last part stays with one. There were people spraying WD-40 on and in their gun and still had the loaded magazine in it. The WD-40 can creep between the brass and the bullet and wreck the powder, which obviously can get you killed if your gun doesn't work when you need it. There are other products under the same WD-40 brand that might be useful but as always follow the directions of your gun manufacturer (read the manual or enquire via e-mail if you want to make sure, which is also great to store in case of problems/repairs, showing that you did just as they told you).
Do not use regular WD-40 on your guns.
On my ARs, I just put it on the outside friction points of the bolt carrier and use oil on the bolt itself. But others use grease only on both and have good results. I really think you just need to experiment and see what works. That said, when in doubt I always default to CLP; the stuff just works.
Great video, I just bought my first gun, a Glock 22 and did not have a clue how to clean it. Your video was very helpfull, thank you.
You're welcome. Enjoy it and stay safe out there.
Couldn't ask for a better video.
Thank you.
I think it can be helpful in terms of lubrication. For instance, I put it lithium grease on the rails of all my guns (very, very lightly) as you'll see when I get around to re-uploading my clean/lubricate the Caracal pistols video I shot a while back. For this video I stayed true to the Glock Armorors manual however. Do I think you need grease---nope but it does seem to run less.
Thanks for The video, I just got my first pistol a Glock 43 and this helped walk me through everything👍🏻
Robert Cavazos Glad it helped.
Thank you, you are very clear in your explanations
Excellent. You're on the right track---my first pistol was a G30.
You did a really nice job of explaining just blow to do this! THANKS - much appreciated...
Thank you for posting. I was very nervous to clean my Glock 34 for the first time without help. Your video was exactly what I needed and I'm sure I'll reference it again. Thanks!!
Kerrie Johansen awesome.
Hey man, first time shooter, Im embarrased as Ive had this glock for about 5 years, shot it three times and NEVER cleaned it. Your video was great! I appreciate the lesson.
Gee, thanks for your astute analysis of my experience. Since this was posted, Ive obtained my cc license, and shoot at least 2-3 times a month at an outdoor range. Along with plussing up my arsenal with a few rifles and a shotgun. Maybe work on your people skills eh?
Ok bro. Sorry my 2 deployments to Afghanistan, a military separation to a civilian job in another state and a family got in the way of me shooting the Glock I bought. Are you this big of a douche in real life or do you save it for the Interwebz?
Birchwood Casey Synthetic Safe Gun Scrubber works much better for blasting out the frame. I always take the striker assembly, slide end plate, extractor, plunger and striker block out and clean them as well as the slide. Shooters Choice MC-7 bore cleaner works much better to get the copper fouling out. If you don't use a bore cleaner that cuts the copper accuracy will degrade over time as the pistols round count adds up. For lube after you are done Shooters Choice FP-10 Elite, Mil Comm TW-25B and or Wilson Combat Ultima Lube II are about the best you can buy and use.
Awesome vid man, I enjoyed watching your past few vids on Glock info. I'm 19 and plan on getting a G23 when I turn 21, unless my mom is kind enough to me this Christmas lol!
Just bought a glock 21 and just watched and step by stepped my cleaning and oiling. Thank you !
For a yuppie like myself this was very informative!!! I own a G17 for home defense and have put many rounds through it. Today is cleaning day, wait, until the lube you recommended gets here from Amazon.
+VT808 glad it was helpful
Nice man! Looking forward to getting my first Glock soon. Thinking a Glock 42 for starters. Love AZ Law!
just purchased a glock G42 (first handgun) Thanks for the video.
+Stephan Curts awesome
+Mrgunsngear Channel I know this is an older video, but I had a Glock Question. I just bought a Ghost 3.5 lb connector, and a ultimate spring kit. The spring kit come with a 4 and a 6 lb Striker spring, I used the 6lb, I had read that the 4lb could cause issues later. The 6lb makes the trigger very smooth. Do you think i should stay with it or go back to the stock 5.5 spring. It isn't like it take very long to change. but this is a carry gun. I want it to be reliable. I had also polished the parts they call for on a 25 cent trigger job, that actually took out the grit.
Mypointofview FWIW, I try to stay with OEM springs and internals for any gun that is a duty/everyday carry. Manufacturers know what they're doing, and Glocks are field tested worldwide. Now, if you're looking for a special propose gun (three gun, or other competition) that's a different story. However, if it absolutely has to go "bang" if the trigger is pulled go with factory spec.
It's the same area. When the gun is assembled that spot on the slide and the connector are touching. I should have pointed it out as most folks aren't aware of that---my fault.
Thanks for the video, first time cleaning a gun, was simple following your instructions.
you're welcome
David Patsko if you enjoy watching videos for knowledge of guns go to Gunblue490. This gentleman is full of knowledge for guns. Ask any subject on guns to his video and he will have it. He has lots of videos. Good Luck
WarHorse1897 He would say way to much oil. Wipe with few drops of Ballistol on a cloth. Gently brush with a tooth brush and wipe it off. Done.
I'm a big fan of the Winchester cleaning kit that comes self-contained in that red aluminum cylinder that doubles as a handle for the segmented brass rods which also break down and store inside it. It comes with different caliber bronze cleaning brushes, and a patch rod end also. I think it's probably the cheapest cleaning kit out there but it works well.
Your system looks great, but I wonder, might you end up with fouling in the rifling groove corners eventually if you don't have a brush that reaches in the nooks?
+Myanameis Beestingz Of course but when that happens just run a copper remover down the bore---every few thousand rounds or so.
Nice Thank you I got a Glock 19 and a Glock 23 both Gen3. This is a quick and concrete video thank you!
+Efrain Agosto awesome
Great video. Thanks for this. I just got a glock a little while ago and this tutorial was really helpful.
+Ruben Esquivel glad it helped
Thanks for the video... I have a Glock 17, 2nd gen.. and going to clean it this weekend for the first time. Hopefully it works as well as your video did.
awesome!
Without watching the video I'm not sure but probably CLP. Hoppes works just fine as long as you use both the solvent and lube. Unless it's their CLP---then only one is needed.
Awesome! I'm a female and love breaking down and clean guns. Thank you for your video.
+defenestration thanks
No one was born knowing this stuff. If they do that then they're the idiots.
im confused cus people said not to use oil on the firing pin channel
thank you ive had my glock 21 for about a year but only got to shoot it once at the range I havent been able to go back due to back problems but I cleaned it after I used it but not like this. But now I know thank you man for this vid appreciate it.
I'm a fan of actual traditional cleaners and then lub. Good video for people that are new to the sport. I actually prefer putting a little more oil on the rails where the frame and slide make contact but pretty much the same way I do mine. Just use different products.
LJ Balongue nothing wrong with that!
Wow, my trigger feels SO much better after some lube on the connector! Thanks!
Concise and informative! Just bought my first pistol (Glock 19-9mm) and this was very helpful. Thanks!
Mike Hawk Awesome
same. and i could not have said it better. thanks Mike.
Outstanding Video! Thanks for posting! So refreshing to watch without having to endure the endless blather so often associated with youtube videos. I'd never thought to use a small tool to push the pad into the crevices.
Thank you.
I have a Glock 22, Gen 2 law enforcement trade in. I field stripped it, cleaned it, took it to the range and it performed flawlessly. The trigger felt a little gritty, so I took it to the next step and took the slide assembly apart. I found that it was totally gunked up in the striker channel and the pin spring. I even found little shavings of metal...I am assuming it was brass. Just be sure not to neglect the slide assembly!
V3 Tactical Nice.
Great video!! Which clp number do you use?? There are several numbers for the Breakfree CLP. Thanks for the video
This video and your AR 15 cleaning video are great. One question, you prefer oil to grease when lubricating a Glock? Thank you for all the information your channel has.
Marty White Just like I do it here is how I prefer it.
Just bought a G34 and after reading the manual, I was a little unclear on a few points when it came to cleaning and oiling. Good video instructional to help clarify and demonstrate some of the finer points of the cleaning process. Thanks a lot!
Ian Buchan You're welcome.
I just bought some CLP, can I use that for the lubricating process as well? Great video!
+Mike Bettcher yes
+Mrgunsngear Channel This is the video to watch for cleaning a glock 22. I watched quite a few videos on how to do it, but every time I clean my glock I always come back to your video because this is the best one on TH-cam.
Great vid thanks answered all my questions this is my first semi auto pistol so far love it
If I remember correctly he uses Ballistol which is a type of 'oil' (not really but it serves the same purpose). Both will work.
great cleaning video, straight to the point with no side tracking
Cody Hansen Thanks
Ive used a ultrasonic cleaner with a little simple green in the water and wow it comes out super clean !
Do you clean brand new guns like this too? Or you use other methods to clean them?
Glad it helped you out.
I need to ask you a question since you are a Glock armorer. My firing pin just broke in my G19 and it is still under warranty. Glock will not directly send me the firing pin. I had to find a Glock armorer to get the replacement. I can do the actual replacement myself, so I asked the guy if I could pay him a small amount and he give me the firing pin. He said no, that that could possibly cause him to lose his certification. Is this true?
yes
I'm by no means a gunsmith or a Glock expert but my understanding is that spraying oil/cleaner into the frame and around the firing pin is not a good practice.
ksmtnbkr I’ve always been told that as well. I just brush off the carbon
It causes carbon to cake up on the trigger connector which can cause it to not properly engage, and make the gun not fire. However it takes a punishing amount of shooting to build up that much gunk on it. The solution is just to remove and clean once every 6 months to a year depending on how much you shoot.
It doesn’t hurt a thing. It’s a myth. He didn’t spray oil down the firing pin channel, he sprayed it between the firing pin safety and the firing pin channel and then brushed it. If you clean out you’re firing pin channel like you’re supposed to it shouldn’t be a problem anyway. As for the frame, you will NEVER be able to over oil that.. EVER. Idc If you submerge it in oil nothing will stop working.
Both instructors I've had for the armorors course say it doesn't matter either way. I take it off and I've never had an issue for what it's worth.
I use grease on all my guns especially on the rails where the slide sits on. Grease last longer and not as effected by gravity as oil. After your firearm has sit for a while the oil will ooze of the surfaces and while grease still remains.
great vid. now my G26 is cleaned properly and working great
Both bottles in the video are Break Free CLP. I just use the spray to clean and the needle type bottle to lubricate. There's no need for that though; just something I do to ensure I get the lubrication where it's required.
So you use CLP which is a solvent and a lubricant simultaneously, and you obviously prefer it over separate solvent + lube combos. I'm not asking this in a challenging fashion (you certainly know infinitely more than I do) but I am curious as to why you choose an all-in-one? Aren't standalone solvent and lubes better?
MajorAmby Maybe. Does it matter---probably not.
Great Video - Question for you. Just got a new glock 19 gen 4. shot a couple hundred rounds right out of the box. I know what I did is unsafe and I was sure the gun was unloaded as I had to dry fire. After I dry fired and before disassembly I unconsciously placed an empty mag back into the frame. I than proceeded to field strip the glock. I realized the magazine was still in the frame after the slide was already removed. Will field stripping & reassembling the glock without removing the magazine cause any damage to the gun?
thanks. Should be fine
Fantastic video! You are very good teacher. Thanks. 👍
new shooter, first time after shooting at the range, good video! Thanks!
Ed Swierbinski glad it helped
Thanks for explaining what CLP is, very informative.
thank you
What are your thoughts on initial cleaning out of the box? Are you one to leave the copper lube from the factory on it? If so would you only clean the barrel and what ever factory grease/oil is on the gun? I've own 2 Glocks and have cleaned that factory copper lube off initially... Manufacturers instructions say to leave it but I like to clean my guns good before shooting them for the first time. Thanks in advance, really like your channel!
I noticed that you used a good amount of CLP spray on the connector/trigger bar spot. Is it necessary to add an extra drop of oil on that area, since you already sprayed that area? Thank you for the video, I learned a lot!
***** Glock recommends a drop there. Necessary is debatable.
Great video for a first time glock user. One question if you don't mind? After the first time cleaning my 17, I noticed a scratchy/squeaky sound from the recoil spring that I did not hear before cleaning. I heard it on your video too but did not see you oil it too much. Should I oil it or it's normal and to be expected? Thanks!
Melody Collins Thanks. It's normal on the spring---it'll go away.
Just wanted to say thanks this vid was short and to the point helped me clean my g23 👌👌
Ivan Garcia Awesome.
Thank you very much. You did a great job explaining the process.
How often should you be doing this? Pretty new to guns myself and bought a Glock 26 a few months ago as my EDC and have put about 1500 rounds through it so far, just today I put 300 rounds down range and so it's starting to look a little dirty which is why i'm now looking into proper cleaning of it. Is this something that should be done after every time you shoot or after a certain amount of rounds, and how often should the oiling be done as well? Thanks for your time
+2491kridge The manual is a good place for how often to clean and I'm not sure offhand. I at lease wipe down whenever I shoot
+Steven Valery I'm with you. It's easier to do it every time and never let the fouling get out of hand. I enjoy cleaning my guns. I don't know why some folks seem to think it's such a chore. I also discovered non-chlorinated brake cleaner does wonders once in awhile for deep cleaning (if you are concerned about using something not specifically designed for guns, I believe "Gun Blaster" aerosol cleaner is basically the same stuff). I've heard Simple Green is a good alternative to Hoppes and the like.
Cleaned my G26 for the first time, thanks very helpful!
Thanks Man! Never thought about using a polymer or metal hook to clean inside of the rails.
Thanks man for the video. I am a new shooter and this helped a lot. It sucks when you got to ask experienced shooters how o do this and everyone looks at you like an idiot. Thanks for this.