I like cleaning my guns it is very calming, i have over 60 guns mostly historical, Since i have so many i have to clean one to two guns a week for basic maintenance, and when i go to the range i bring at least 10 guns to shoot, i enjoy cleaning my guns its very relaxing. When its not relaxing is when i am cleaning one of my rare guns and im to worried about breaking a part thats very hard to replace.
Everything but my ruger mkIII. I just spray it with break cleaner, run a boresnake down the barrel w/ some hoppes & then a squirt of 3 in 1 oil. I disassembled it once, never again!
He is absolutely right, a lot of TH-cam videos out there are half an hour or more making things more complicated than they need to be. Colion went straight to the point and showed us how to clean your gun in less than 4 minutes.
How many people DON'T clean their guns because someone made it look far too complicated and expensive? Or don't practice because "you need to clean your guns for 30 minutes with expensive methods every time you shoot them?"
This is the best of all worlds: less than 5 minute video, quick technique that all of us can learn, and lastly no mass media telling me my views are stupid.
Mr Shifter I don’t wish to disagree with You. I’ve been retired since I broke my back half my life ago. Not enough money to dirty my guns like I’d like to. But don’t feel bad for me. I have wonderful family and friends that get me where I need to be. Full magazines my Friend.
@@jessekaiman5182 Birchwood Casey sells an impregnated cloth in a bag, I think it’s called lead remover and polishing cloth. It’ll clean that crap off in no time. Easy.
@@IamTheGoatstroker does it actually? Thought that was all bull. I just put hopes 9 and let it sit a bit, then brush it. It seems to work well doing that.
There's a reason you're the number 1 pro 2A personality on YT... it's your pragmatic and forward thinking approach to every aspect of this hobby. Thank You.
While modern materials are forgiving of neglect, my good ARMY training tells me I can't go to bed without all my gear being recovered. Pour yourself a glass of brown water, turn up the lights and get busy! I try and think of it as cuddling after sex. You get intimately familiar, make sure everyone is happy and nothing got broken. Great end to a great day!
I usually spray some solvent down the barrel then clean everything else, then by the time I get to the barrel it takes two passes to get the carbon and copper out.
One step I take at the end of the cleaning/oiling is using a can of compressed air to "blow dry" the firearm. This leaves a microscopic layer of lube but prevents an excess of being left in a small crack or crane.
I've found myself cleaning my guns when I'm bored or just want to relax a little. It eats up plenty of time and I thoroughly enjoy trying to get every bit of grime off.
1:25 I have a beef with microfiber. I've cleaned windows with them several times and take note that they leave a significant number of "micro fibers" behind. I believe it's possible that the fibers could potentially decrease the tolerances between the metal pieces to such an extent that the operation of the hardware could be impacted. This could lead to a jam or misfire. I think lint-free cotton or similar products are the best to wipe down a weapon with.
Even the quality ones do that with proper care, it's a shame. I just use some lint free paper towels I bought. A bit pricey but no issues and the pack will last me a whole year probably
When i got my first gun it was a simple h&r single shot .410 and my grandfather told me to take good care of it. And now 8 years later I have a dozen guns and even if I dont shoot them I could get bored enough to reclean them. I'm obsessed with clean firearms
One thing that you could have mentioned is that when you clean the barrel you should only run the brush from the rear of the barrel to the front (the breech to the crown)
No, it does not matter as long as you don't change directions while the brush is in the barrel. A copper brush will not harm steel or chrome lining unless you bind the brush up inside the barrel. I run it in and out about 20 times real fast.
@@67_PowerStroke The issue is potentially dinging the crown with the cleaning rod, not the direction of the brush movement. Yes, the soft brush will not hurt the steel barrel.
Exactly. Plus, after running Any lube or oils down your barrel, unless you’re going to store your piece for a long amount of time, to run a dry patch down your barrel to remove any excess lubricant, as this could create over- pressurization during the first round fired, destroying the barrel, making for a very bad day. Never leave excess oils in any barrel if not storing the firearm. I’ve seen it happen at the range with a Glock 22. A Murphy Moment😖
Excellent advice. Guns are meant to be used and they can run somewhat dirty. While there is a Zen to sitting alone, listening to your favorite tunes, and cleaning you tools after a good day at the range; they don't need to be spotless. The next time they go bang, they're dirty. Only time I dread cleaning is when I break out the old Mosin and used corrosive ammo. That's gotta be done soon after the range or the rust sets in. Other than that, yup, it's relaxing and very therapeutic. Thanks for you channel.
Exactly how I clean mine. I even run oil on the outside of the slide and then dry it clean. Leaves a nice finish on the gun, while leaving it not slippery.
Have a look at these. I used them as a refresher because I haven't handled that type of firearm platform since I was in the military in the 80's. caligunner.com/complete-guide-to-clean-lube-your-ar15/#howtocleanar15 caligunner.com/complete-guide-to-clean-lube-your-ar15/#lubepoints
Honestly, the AR-15 just shits where it eats anyways. It's a modern, smokeless powder firearm. That means that you really don't have to clean them but *maybe* every thousand rounds? Even then, I'd bet it keeps going well beyond that round count. Buy yourself a bolt scraper tool, an AR chamber brush, and chamber mops, as well as a nice cleaning rod like a Dewey, along with a .22 caliber bore brush, and brass jag. Disassemble, use a rag to wipe off all loose carbon with a bit of cleaner, apply your favorite bore solvent to the chamber brush & bore brush. Scrub both. About 5 or so passes on the bore usually does the trick in my experience. Run the chamber mop up in there, and clean the chamber/barrel extension area. Cut an old cloth T-shirt into small squares to act as a patch to apply to the brass jag, and push the patches from the chamber to the muzzle, removing each patch as it exits the bore on the muzzle end. Do not go the other direction. And take extra special care when re-entering the brass through the muzzle. You don't want to nick your crown. It's good practice to be careful when pulling the rod back through during that step. Repeat process until patches come out as clean as you like. Run a bit of your favorite lubricant onto a final patch, and send it through to coat the bore in a light oil. Add a little oil to the hammer face, the bolt carrier, the body of the bolt (I recommend never oiling a firing pin of any firearm), [if you want] a drop of oil on the gas rings...Maybe a bit on the cam pin... That's kind of all there is to it. The first mag you run through the thing will quickly make it appear as if though no cleaning had occurred. So, clean to your heart's content if you want. Personally, I clean mine very sparingly. It just doesn't *need it* that often. But, it is good to learn.
@@rodgersmith1573 I agree except for the Bolt Carrier Group (BCG). I totally disassemble my BCG and thoroughly clean it before lubing it and reassembly as it is the most prone to malfunction when not properly cleaned. It takes only about 10-15 minutes to disassemble, clean, and reassemble. edit: Please follow the links that I posted in this discussion thread. It will show you where the lube points are and how much you should lube it.
Don't disagree with Colion's advice, but just keep in mind that each gun model has its own personality, and some ammo varieties generate more fouling than others. One gun might be flawless through 2000 rounds while another can't make it to 500 without some glitches coming into play.
@@ZabDevin Zab, there are many reasons that nobody can answer your question. Depends on how much you shot it, cleanliness of your ammo, weather conditions (wet, dusty?) and more. If I've only done light shooting I typically wipe the exterior down with a silicone cloth and run a bore snake thru the barrel a couple of times and call it good. If I get caught out in the rain or do heavy shooting, in a really dusty environment etc. I'll generally strip it down for a thorough cleaning and lubrication. Black powder guns get a thorough cleaning after each outing.
@@ZabDevin in my case I carry in a pocket holster or IWB depending on the gun, a good pocket holster protects the gun pretty well but every few days I look for crud forming in the nooks and crannies. A simple Q-tip will be sufficient to dig out the deposits every few days, same for the barrel. I do a full breakdown once every 2 months on average. I clean out the old lubricant, I clean the junk that might have missed the occasional sweep, and I wipe it all down. After that I relube it then put it back together and wipe the excess oil off. I figure if I need it to work in a bad situation I had better take care of it. I breakdown my 2 carry guns once every 2 months in a rotating schedule. This way if a gun breaks I’ve still got a capable carry gun. But that’s my 2 cents YMMV
Rem-Oil Wipes, Bore Snake, Mobil-1 Synthetic 5W-30. Rem-Oil wipe everything down, use chopstick or stick to push Rem-Oil wipe down barrel, then run Bore Snake through a couple of times, then lube contact points with Mobil-1. Takes me less than 5 minutes. Same with rifles. Haven't used a rod to clean with for over 10 years.
As someone who builds aircraft under time constraints, I would suggest to do the following: lube all disassembled parts, brush all disassembled parts, wipe off all parts, clean the barrel, lube all parts, and reassembled everything. You’ll be amazed how much time you’ll save.
I don’t normally comment on many videos. but this was actually a really sweet video. It just shows how simple it is to clean a handgun. I love all your videos and give them all a thumbs up. I love how you’re dead on with everything. Thanks for fighting for my Second Amendment.
Whenever the weather is nasty outside and too nasty to go shoot, I get bored and I'll get my guns out and clean them just to give me something to do because it's what I love to do.
Ballistol does it all, too. And it comes in a big ol' can without a dainty little tip like the stuff in this commercial. That tip looks like it would be easy to break.
Incredible how easy it is to distinguish those who've operated tools and equipment with their hands for years, as opposed to those who do not do so regularly. I can only use my experience of the simplicity in handling and maintaining any firearm as "second nature" whatever that excuse means.
My GUY! All I can say is thanks, your legal background and knowledge have been an enlightening experience. Love your range tests, but thanks for tackling the new crazy issues going on.
Excellent point! An empty gun is a liability in a self-defense situation, so people develop good habits of loading and racking... Good until you need it to be unloaded. These are situations where you need to be obsessive-compulsive.
Ok so this video is beyond perfect timing. I asked in a discord server how do you clean a gun exactly and then I came to TH-cam and this video was here. Thank you
You should use a solvent for cleaning and a lubricant for lubricating. Lubricant is not designed to break down lead, carbon, and fouling. It's not much more effort to use the correct items.
I recently had an opportunity to shoot at a police outdoor range. Afterwards we both cleaned out guns. He didn't go crazy. It just backed up my thoughts on clean. No need to over do it.
I didn’t know there was any other way. I mean, I’ve disassembled guns completely that have lots of rounds on them, but that’s once in 10 years I’ve been carrying. Great video man. I was looking for something even quicker than this.
I kind of due the same thing, but I use ZMax as a final finish of lubing. Just dab it in with a cotton swab, after your normal lube routine. Pour the rest in your engine at regular oil changes. I did not get paid for this endorsement. When my old Ruger P90 changed its attitude with ZMax, I use it on all my firearms. Just my opinion. Thanks, Colion, for al you do.
I like bore snakes; really speed up cleaning, especially long guns. I’m a traditionalist Hoppes mostly though I have multiple options depending on how dirty things are. I’m a departmental armorer and from time to time see some really dirty, occasionally really used guns, mostly from family members that look like they’ve never been cleaned. It doesn’t hurt to be prepared, that said you don’t need much lube/oil just a drop spread out on surfaces is typically enough or a spritz of dry lube spray, just remember with dry lube to let it dry before re-assembly.
I have used pretty much the same method for about 30 years, only exception being I also use a shaving brush with my fav gun oil soaked into the brush and brush every surface, leave it for a few and then wipe clean.
That gun scrubber from birchwood casey works great for rinsing out the frame and those impossible to reach spots...make sure it's the kind that's safe for polymer or wood,or whatever your frame is made of.
EXACTLY what I do now. My first like 10 guns I LOVED cleaning them, now I have to many and get lazy, I'll clean my pistols that I carry frequently, but the others get neglected, haha
VeteranDad Tactical I run my guns closer to 3000 or more before I clean them. In my experience the best way to keep a gun running smoothly is to oil it up.
Very nice, i am one of those that over complicate my cleaning, but you sir are right, i will be trying your method out today. Just need to find some Slip 2000 now. Thanks man.
My concealed carry trainer suggested just handling my firearms for a half hour each evening. Get used to disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and just holding the weapon while I’m doing other things to get really comfortable with it. He said most LEOs don’t actually handle their firearms more than about five minutes a day, usually just holstering and unholstering, loading rounds in the magazine and loading magazines in the firearm and loading spare mags in their tactical belts. He also said to have a heightened awareness of where my trigger finger is, to always keep it out of the trigger guard area. All that wonderful instruction and alas, all of my firearms and ammo went overboard on my last fishing trip. My poor dog, Max, drowned trying to rescue them for me. Damn, I miss that dog! Nowadays, I just hold my tumbler of whiskey. Should I get a new puppy?🐶
Cleaner/lube products work well for most circumstances. However, in very cold situations, I find the lube can become a little thick and viscous; and in very dusty setting they can cause particles to adhere. When I anticipate being in those environments, I prefer to use a dry lubricant like teflon (ptfe) power instead on the slide rails and barrel. It does not thicken in cold nor cause particulates to adhere.
I used to go crazy on cleaning my guns after every range session.. until my most reliable guns, my ppq, and my 226 had failure to fires! As a matter of fact most of my handguns did at the same time? Culprit: lube was creeping into firing pin hole and crud had built up on all my guns after thousands of rounds! Lesson learned... don’t forget to once in a while fully take the slide apart and clean the firing pin, etc! Cheers!
Anyone else find cleaning their guns calming and therapeutic?
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Cleaning guns and sharpening knives is great. There's no better feeling than seeing something you love in tip-top condition and working great.
100%
Yup. Love cleaning my guns.
I like cleaning my guns it is very calming, i have over 60 guns mostly historical, Since i have so many i have to clean one to two guns a week for basic maintenance, and when i go to the range i bring at least 10 guns to shoot, i enjoy cleaning my guns its very relaxing. When its not relaxing is when i am cleaning one of my rare guns and im to worried about breaking a part thats very hard to replace.
Everything but my ruger mkIII. I just spray it with break cleaner, run a boresnake down the barrel w/ some hoppes & then a squirt of 3 in 1 oil. I disassembled it once, never again!
He is absolutely right, a lot of TH-cam videos out there are half an hour or more making things more complicated than they need to be. Colion went straight to the point and showed us how to clean your gun in less than 4 minutes.
I came here to say this. So tired of watching 30 minute videos, this video was perfect. Gonna check his channel for long rifle cleaning videos now 👀
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How many people DON'T clean their guns because someone made it look far too complicated and expensive?
Or don't practice because "you need to clean your guns for 30 minutes with expensive methods every time you shoot them?"
Anyone else find cleaning their guns calming and therapeutic?
Honestly it’s almost as fun as the range time.
I find it messy and annoying.
Im OCD about cleaning my firearms. It helps that i enjoy it so much.
I enjoy taking good care of my investments, it's pleasing 😌
Cleaning in general calms my mind. Cleaning my firearms is icing on top.
Colion you’re the man, keep up the fight for the 2nd
This is the best of all worlds: less than 5 minute video, quick technique that all of us can learn, and lastly no mass media telling me my views are stupid.
This is the exact type of information that a beginner needs and what I wish I had 20 years ago. Thank you!
Well, the beginner also needs to know how to take the gun apart. . .(that would be me! How does one know how to dismantle to clean properly?)
@@saltyolbroad2962hopefully you figured it out!
I over clean, I like cleaning them and I'm retired......plenty of time to shoot, plenty of time to clean......when I want..........retirement is good
I also WAAAYYY OVER CLEAN, MY LIFE MIGHT DEPEND ON IT ?
I ENVY YOU!
Good for you! 🙏🏾
@@Prince-fn7ff GO CLEAN YOUR AIR SOFT STUFF, WHY REPLY WITH AN ANSWER LIKE THIS ? WHAT MAKES YOU ANGRY AS YOU SEEM TO BE ?
Mr Shifter I don’t wish to disagree with You. I’ve been retired since I broke my back half my life ago. Not enough money to dirty my guns like I’d like to. But don’t feel bad for me. I have wonderful family and friends that get me where I need to be. Full magazines my Friend.
It’s so nice to know that other people clean just like I do.
If you own a stainless revolver you will clean it until it shines.
This... this is the only hate I have.
*GET OFF BURN MARKS! GET OFF!*
I thought the same when I had a stainless, but realized old school blued is worse..... rust forms fast 😵
That my problem😳
@@jessekaiman5182 Birchwood Casey sells an impregnated cloth in a bag, I think it’s called lead remover and polishing cloth. It’ll clean that crap off in no time. Easy.
@@IamTheGoatstroker does it actually? Thought that was all bull. I just put hopes 9 and let it sit a bit, then brush it. It seems to work well doing that.
I don't even own a gun but there's something satisfying about cleaning a gun.
@Turbotonio Good luck finding ammo...
@@twincitiesdashcam9119 goodluck finding a gun lol. Where i live there are barely any!
If you own one lol
You might want to rethink not owning a gun. You are already way behind if this is true.
@@anibalalvarado3rd everything is weird right now. All glocks at the gunshop are only $400 lately. Theyre usually $500+
There's a reason you're the number 1 pro 2A personality on YT... it's your pragmatic and forward thinking approach to every aspect of this hobby. Thank You.
While modern materials are forgiving of neglect, my good ARMY training tells me I can't go to bed without all my gear being recovered. Pour yourself a glass of brown water, turn up the lights and get busy! I try and think of it as cuddling after sex. You get intimately familiar, make sure everyone is happy and nothing got broken. Great end to a great day!
I usually spray some solvent down the barrel then clean everything else, then by the time I get to the barrel it takes two passes to get the carbon and copper out.
Bore snake and toothbrush. Metal contact points get Mobile 1. Cleaning time is a good time to check pins and springs too.
One step I take at the end of the cleaning/oiling is using a can of compressed air to "blow dry" the firearm. This leaves a microscopic layer of lube but prevents an excess of being left in a small crack or crane.
Been having uscca for 3 years and very satisfied with it I like the way you clean your gun thank you
Spot on. I used to be fussy about cleaning, but now I pretty much focus on keeping the machine reliable.
I've found myself cleaning my guns when I'm bored or just want to relax a little. It eats up plenty of time and I thoroughly enjoy trying to get every bit of grime off.
Come on over Mr. Wiggles! Lol
0:33 this is a great example why I follow Colion, he doesn't skip the important details. I have the same habit. Great content man!
I have the exact same habit, can be very dangerous when your at home.
1:25 I have a beef with microfiber. I've cleaned windows with them several times and take note that they leave a significant number of "micro fibers" behind. I believe it's possible that the fibers could potentially decrease the tolerances between the metal pieces to such an extent that the operation of the hardware could be impacted. This could lead to a jam or misfire. I think lint-free cotton or similar products are the best to wipe down a weapon with.
This means the microfiber is damaged. Typically, from heat in the dryer. Can never go wrong with blue shop towels as a one time use "micro fiber"
Even the quality ones do that with proper care, it's a shame. I just use some lint free paper towels I bought. A bit pricey but no issues and the pack will last me a whole year probably
Colion....You are so right about removing magazines and ammunition. It’s second nature to rack the slide and pull the trigger! Thanks for the video!
Yo Colin ,
Show us how you clean a rifle and grease it
Let's be specific. I wanna see an AK
brakeclean, wd40 lol
I was think the same. I need to learn to clean my 870 as well
@@Lowtan I clean my Ak every 2k rounds lol.
Good, quick, to the point. Thanks Colion.
When i got my first gun it was a simple h&r single shot .410 and my grandfather told me to take good care of it. And now 8 years later I have a dozen guns and even if I dont shoot them I could get bored enough to reclean them. I'm obsessed with clean firearms
One thing that you could have mentioned is that when you clean the barrel you should only run the brush from the rear of the barrel to the front (the breech to the crown)
No, it does not matter as long as you don't change directions while the brush is in the barrel. A copper brush will not harm steel or chrome lining unless you bind the brush up inside the barrel. I run it in and out about 20 times real fast.
@@67_PowerStroke The issue is potentially dinging the crown with the cleaning rod, not the direction of the brush movement. Yes, the soft brush will not hurt the steel barrel.
Exactly. Plus, after running Any lube or oils down your barrel, unless you’re going to store your piece for a long amount of time, to run a dry patch down your barrel to remove any excess lubricant, as this could create over- pressurization during the first round fired, destroying the barrel, making for a very bad day. Never leave excess oils in any barrel if not storing the firearm. I’ve seen it happen at the range with a Glock 22. A Murphy Moment😖
@@67_PowerStroke that last part.
Excellent advice. Guns are meant to be used and they can run somewhat dirty. While there is a Zen to sitting alone, listening to your favorite tunes, and cleaning you tools after a good day at the range; they don't need to be spotless. The next time they go bang, they're dirty. Only time I dread cleaning is when I break out the old Mosin and used corrosive ammo. That's gotta be done soon after the range or the rust sets in. Other than that, yup, it's relaxing and very therapeutic. Thanks for you channel.
I clean mine after shooting about 10 weekends or so. SD9VE runs great for me. Nice video man.
@E S if I remember correctly they paid a settlement and changed the trigger design.
@E S Not everyone has to buy Glock because you do.
@E S Ive heard people call the mr918 and the mr920 glock "clones" yet in reality there are similarities but the differences out way them.
Exactly how I clean mine. I even run oil on the outside of the slide and then dry it clean. Leaves a nice finish on the gun, while leaving it not slippery.
Can we have a vid for how to clean a AR and lube it back up? I just got an F&N and I wanna see it done the right way
Have a look at these. I used them as a refresher because I haven't handled that type of firearm platform since I was in the military in the 80's.
caligunner.com/complete-guide-to-clean-lube-your-ar15/#howtocleanar15
caligunner.com/complete-guide-to-clean-lube-your-ar15/#lubepoints
Check out cherry balmz black rifle lube too
Honestly, the AR-15 just shits where it eats anyways. It's a modern, smokeless powder firearm. That means that you really don't have to clean them but *maybe* every thousand rounds? Even then, I'd bet it keeps going well beyond that round count.
Buy yourself a bolt scraper tool, an AR chamber brush, and chamber mops, as well as a nice cleaning rod like a Dewey, along with a .22 caliber bore brush, and brass jag. Disassemble, use a rag to wipe off all loose carbon with a bit of cleaner, apply your favorite bore solvent to the chamber brush & bore brush. Scrub both. About 5 or so passes on the bore usually does the trick in my experience. Run the chamber mop up in there, and clean the chamber/barrel extension area. Cut an old cloth T-shirt into small squares to act as a patch to apply to the brass jag, and push the patches from the chamber to the muzzle, removing each patch as it exits the bore on the muzzle end. Do not go the other direction. And take extra special care when re-entering the brass through the muzzle. You don't want to nick your crown. It's good practice to be careful when pulling the rod back through during that step. Repeat process until patches come out as clean as you like. Run a bit of your favorite lubricant onto a final patch, and send it through to coat the bore in a light oil.
Add a little oil to the hammer face, the bolt carrier, the body of the bolt (I recommend never oiling a firing pin of any firearm), [if you want] a drop of oil on the gas rings...Maybe a bit on the cam pin... That's kind of all there is to it. The first mag you run through the thing will quickly make it appear as if though no cleaning had occurred. So, clean to your heart's content if you want. Personally, I clean mine very sparingly. It just doesn't *need it* that often. But, it is good to learn.
@@rodgersmith1573
I agree except for the Bolt Carrier Group (BCG). I totally disassemble my BCG and thoroughly clean it before lubing it and reassembly as it is the most prone to malfunction when not properly cleaned. It takes only about 10-15 minutes to disassemble, clean, and reassemble.
edit: Please follow the links that I posted in this discussion thread. It will show you where the lube points are and how much you should lube it.
th-cam.com/video/mOj6q2tv-bI/w-d-xo.html
This video was a good idea especially with new gun owners to help show some basic firearm care for those who are just getting into owning firearms
Don't disagree with Colion's advice, but just keep in mind that each gun model has its own personality, and some ammo varieties generate more fouling than others. One gun might be flawless through 2000 rounds while another can't make it to 500 without some glitches coming into play.
So how often should a gun be cleaned? After every shoot or a certain number of rounds?
@@ZabDevin Zab, there are many reasons that nobody can answer your question. Depends on how much you shot it, cleanliness of your ammo, weather conditions (wet, dusty?) and more. If I've only done light shooting I typically wipe the exterior down with a silicone cloth and run a bore snake thru the barrel a couple of times and call it good. If I get caught out in the rain or do heavy shooting, in a really dusty environment etc. I'll generally strip it down for a thorough cleaning and lubrication. Black powder guns get a thorough cleaning after each outing.
@@ZabDevin in my case I carry in a pocket holster or IWB depending on the gun, a good pocket holster protects the gun pretty well but every few days I look for crud forming in the nooks and crannies. A simple Q-tip will be sufficient to dig out the deposits every few days, same for the barrel. I do a full breakdown once every 2 months on average. I clean out the old lubricant, I clean the junk that might have missed the occasional sweep, and I wipe it all down. After that I relube it then put it back together and wipe the excess oil off. I figure if I need it to work in a bad situation I had better take care of it. I breakdown my 2 carry guns once every 2 months in a rotating schedule. This way if a gun breaks I’ve still got a capable carry gun. But that’s my 2 cents YMMV
Rem-Oil Wipes, Bore Snake, Mobil-1 Synthetic 5W-30. Rem-Oil wipe everything down, use chopstick or stick to push Rem-Oil wipe down barrel, then run Bore Snake through a couple of times, then lube contact points with Mobil-1. Takes me less than 5 minutes. Same with rifles. Haven't used a rod to clean with for over 10 years.
Dude I was literally in the middle of a gun cleaning video till this popped up.
I was cleaning a rifle...
They watching👓
I’ll clean up mine tomorrow while I have the time 🇺🇸
Lol Noir is snatching views.
As someone who builds aircraft under time constraints, I would suggest to do the following: lube all disassembled parts, brush all disassembled parts, wipe off all parts, clean the barrel, lube all parts, and reassembled everything. You’ll be amazed how much time you’ll save.
I don’t normally comment on many videos. but this was actually a really sweet video. It just shows how simple it is to clean a handgun. I love all your videos and give them all a thumbs up. I love how you’re dead on with everything. Thanks for fighting for my Second Amendment.
I watch your videos all the time , you convinced me to join USCCA with my wife because you never know . Thanks for your knowledge
I spy with my little eye a Rifle Dynamics AK that never got a follow-up video.
Whenever the weather is nasty outside and too nasty to go shoot, I get bored and I'll get my guns out and clean them just to give me something to do because it's what I love to do.
This is the way.
Who else is about to go out now and buy that exact gun lube so you don’t have to use a separate cleaner/lubricant😂
NOT ME.
Ballistol does it all, too. And it comes in a big ol' can without a dainty little tip like the stuff in this commercial. That tip looks like it would be easy to break.
bunky knudson I’ll check it out
Marketing man
Rem oil works great too
As a new gun owner thank you for your videos! Very helpful!
Can of compressed air works wonders on clearing out solvent of small crevices.
Guns and Garage Gear Every garage and gun room should have a air compressor, it make life much easier.
Finally- a cleaning viedo that has good lighting for a clear picture that docent disappear in the black back ground...Good job
I just want one of those little needle points for putting on the oil
Amazon sells the empty ones that you can fill with whatever you want. I just use a syringe, I would always get them free from work.
Thx I'll have to check those out
Love shooting, reloading, and cleaning my firearms!
Thank you for your content it’s so great reliable and relevant.
Incredible how easy it is to distinguish those who've operated tools and equipment with their hands for years, as opposed to those who do not do so regularly. I can only use my experience of the simplicity in handling and maintaining any firearm as "second nature" whatever that excuse means.
Beautiful poly build Colion. Great vid, I use a boresnake and I'm starting to think it takes too much time after watching that!
My GUY! All I can say is thanks, your legal background and knowledge have been an enlightening experience. Love your range tests, but thanks for tackling the new crazy issues going on.
*That barrel is badass*
You can easily make one as his, tool's required. BALL PEEN HAMMER & GOLD PAINT, YOUR APPEARANCE MAY VARY ?
Excellent point!
An empty gun is a liability in a self-defense situation, so people develop good habits of loading and racking...
Good until you need it to be unloaded.
These are situations where you need to be obsessive-compulsive.
The words lube and dirty come to mind, oh yeah!
Yeah whats up with that "Slip 2000?" Didn't I see that as a condom brand at a 7-11? Lol.
Thanks!!! This will be sent to all my new gun owner friends!
The fastest method to cleaning guns I learned from the forums:
Step one: Buy a Glock
Step two: Shoot
Step three: ???
Guilty as charged :)
Ok so this video is beyond perfect timing. I asked in a discord server how do you clean a gun exactly and then I came to TH-cam and this video was here. Thank you
You should use a solvent for cleaning and a lubricant for lubricating. Lubricant is not designed to break down lead, carbon, and fouling. It's not much more effort to use the correct items.
I find there is NOT A ALL IN ONE EITHER, SOLVENT & LUBE FOR ME ALSO.
Alcohol works to clean then get a lubricant
I recently had an opportunity to shoot at a police outdoor range. Afterwards we both cleaned out guns. He didn't go crazy. It just backed up my thoughts on clean. No need to over do it.
I didn’t know there was any other way. I mean, I’ve disassembled guns completely that have lots of rounds on them, but that’s once in 10 years I’ve been carrying. Great video man. I was looking for something even quicker than this.
Great video especially for us newbies! Thank you.
Rem Oil Wipes make it so easy for me
I kind of due the same thing, but I use ZMax as a final finish of lubing. Just dab it in with a cotton swab, after your normal lube routine. Pour the rest in your engine at regular oil changes. I did not get paid for this endorsement. When my old Ruger P90 changed its attitude with ZMax, I use it on all my firearms. Just my opinion. Thanks, Colion, for al you do.
I hear if you are this early Colion gives a like and a weapon tip
Who?
This was the most straightforward video on cleaning guns. It helps a nub like me. Thank you.
DISHWASHER .
lol, just dont microwave it to dry.
I throw my firearms in the washing machine with my clothes
@@CoyoteRecon GENIUS
@@CoyoteRecon I like this
@@CoyoteRecon yes, top loader w/ the spin cycle!
I like bore snakes; really speed up cleaning, especially long guns. I’m a traditionalist Hoppes mostly though I have multiple options depending on how dirty things are. I’m a departmental armorer and from time to time see some really dirty, occasionally really used guns, mostly from family members that look like they’ve never been cleaned. It doesn’t hurt to be prepared, that said you don’t need much lube/oil just a drop spread out on surfaces is typically enough or a spritz of dry lube spray, just remember with dry lube to let it dry before re-assembly.
I clean mine with liberal tears. Pew Pew Pew
There's an endless supply for some reason.
I hope there’s a lot more on November 4th.
Been told I do the same...Won’t argue.
But that'll cause it to rust
This is why I always click. Thank you for 4 minutes and the truth. These other channels have 25 minutes vids about this. My Guy
TAHNK YOU!
I thought you said "simple way to clean your guns"? I do way less than that, now I feel lazy lol
M22W64 You should see mine I haven’t cleaned it in like 2000 to 3000 rounds. I just oil it when dry and keep running it.
@Deimos Cain "what the fuck did you do to my gun?!" Haha that's Fucking funny!
Probably the best cleaning video on TH-cam thank you!
That’s as far as you need to go with pistol cleaning and maintenance imo
Maintenance is key to a long productive life for your gun🤠👍
👍👍👍
I have used pretty much the same method for about 30 years, only exception being I also use a shaving brush with my fav gun oil soaked into the brush and brush every surface, leave it for a few and then wipe clean.
Get a bore snake, those rods are so outdated and kinda more expensive.
silent Jay you don’t, as it moves around it kinda cleans its self like chain mail does 😂
Bore snake doesn’t clean as well as the rods
"Kinda more expensive" lol
That gun scrubber from birchwood casey works great for rinsing out the frame and those impossible to reach spots...make sure it's the kind that's safe for polymer or wood,or whatever your frame is made of.
Oh and it's pretty sad when I was trying to watch your lovely video and a joe Biden add comes on. Hmm
The good news with Biden is your gun will stay clean. As long as you hide it well :/
EXACTLY what I do now. My first like 10 guns I LOVED cleaning them, now I have to many and get lazy, I'll clean my pistols that I carry frequently, but the others get neglected, haha
K.I.S.S.
You putting your people on game ...They fear a legit gun on US ..
Ancestors are proud ...✌️💯
Ya’ mean You are s’posed to clean them?
No. He's a shill for big lube.
I use lube... lots of lube. Shit gets dry quick, so use it liberally. 😉
Umm only after 40k rounds
@@Uberragen21
One can never have too much gun lube.
Let me guess... you shoot an AK
I always clean my firearms every 2 to 3 hundred rounds. Most jams and light primer strikes ive had came from when i excessively cleaned. Great advice.
VeteranDad Tactical I run my guns closer to 3000 or more before I clean them. In my experience the best way to keep a gun running smoothly is to oil it up.
Is this an advertisement?
Very nice, i am one of those that over complicate my cleaning, but you sir are right, i will be trying your method out today. Just need to find some Slip 2000 now. Thanks man.
To the Early Squad Reading This:
Sending Virtual hugs to everyone who needs it. Always stay safe and healthy *Mrbeast commented on my new video* 🐛
People who give virtual hugs are freaking weirdos
My concealed carry trainer suggested just handling my firearms for a half hour each evening. Get used to disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and just holding the weapon while I’m doing other things to get really comfortable with it. He said most LEOs don’t actually handle their firearms more than about five minutes a day, usually just holstering and unholstering, loading rounds in the magazine and loading magazines in the firearm and loading spare mags in their tactical belts. He also said to have a heightened awareness of where my trigger finger is, to always keep it out of the trigger guard area. All that wonderful instruction and alas, all of my firearms and ammo went overboard on my last fishing trip. My poor dog, Max, drowned trying to rescue them for me. Damn, I miss that dog! Nowadays, I just hold my tumbler of whiskey. Should I get a new puppy?🐶
Slip 2000 makes the best products for guns out there.
Bullet hole in the wall story is always a good story 😂
You are the reason we will win the 2A fight brother
I took a break from cleaning my guns to watch you clean your guns. Nice video. Now I'm going back to cleaning my guns.
I’m glad he had at least some content on the cleaning process, which was good! The remaining parts were basically product commercials.
Hands down best video on TH-cam…I wish I watched it ALOT sooner. Thanks 😊
I have been looking for a video like this for a while thank you!
Cleaner/lube products work well for most circumstances. However, in very cold situations, I find the lube can become a little thick and viscous; and in very dusty setting they can cause particles to adhere. When I anticipate being in those environments, I prefer to use a dry lubricant like teflon (ptfe) power instead on the slide rails and barrel. It does not thicken in cold nor cause particulates to adhere.
Thanks for the video, I just spray my Browning down with brake cleaner and drop it in a bottle of Valvoline.
my 7 and 9 year old grandsons lovd to help grandpa with cleaning.
I have been cleaning my guns since the early 70s and I approve this message.
Thank you! Cleaning my guns is something I am nervous about as I am still new to being a gun owner.
I've been using Slip2000 Extreme Weapons Lube for years and it is by far my favorite cleaner/lubricant for any weapon. Great products and great video!
I love a good 3 hour stretch cleaning guns and watching a good civil war movie.
cleanliness is next to godliness
I used to go crazy on cleaning my guns after every range session.. until my most reliable guns, my ppq, and my 226 had failure to fires! As a matter of fact most of my handguns did at the same time? Culprit: lube was creeping into firing pin hole and crud had built up on all my guns after thousands of rounds! Lesson learned... don’t forget to once in a while fully take the slide apart and clean the firing pin, etc! Cheers!
I’m glad someone much better than myself also uses a triple action gun lube/cleaner