I went to the range yesterday and had a great time. Very few people around. Did a few drills with my pistols. Learned something about the self defense ammo for my shotgun. Tonight I put on some tunes, grabbed a cold beer and did a pretty thorough job of cleaning my guns. I found it rather relaxing. Anyone else find it relaxing or is it more of a chore?
Anyone else relax by cleaning their guns?
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Doc8404
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Yes I relax by polishing my barrel.
I like cleaning my guns. I throw on some music, take my time and stink up the house with Ballistol!
I love cleaning guns. Sometimes I sit in my gun room and clean guns that are not dirty.
Deplorable Me
.700 Nitro Express
Zen. About the same when reloading.
Doc8404
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Nope. Hate cleaning my shit. I can’t remember the last time I cleaned one of mine.
Eddie Gunks
.338 Win Mag
^^^^^^this.
Jaywmustang
.308 Win
I cleaned a g43 and g17 this afternoon. I wouldn’t say I enjoyed it but I like the fact that my wife wants to learn.
ricklovin93
.40 S&W
Cleaning and reloading, throw on some music, total relaxation. I feel at peace stripping my 1903, and M1 down and giving them some cleaning, even when they are already clean. 
Acer-m14
20×102mm Vulcan
trying to figure out how to safely clean my CO2 BB pistol now .. you know CO2 is very bad for the enviroment .. i don't want to make any global warming while cleaning it ..
TopShot
.45 acp
No, I don't enjoy cleaning my guns.
I do it because it has to be done.
When I first got involved with firearms it was fun, it was something new.
Now it's a PIA.
Furthermore you should never eat or drink while cleaning your guns
(contaminants) even though you probably put your face in dirtier places.
I do it because it has to be done.
When I first got involved with firearms it was fun, it was something new.
Now it's a PIA.
Furthermore you should never eat or drink while cleaning your guns
(contaminants) even though you probably put your face in dirtier places.
MikeyCNY
6.5 Creedmoor
When I first got into shooting, yes. I found it relaxing. But now that my collection has grown I've not found it so relaxing...
Bob
6.5 Creedmoor
This. Except I cleaned my LCP three weeks ago out of necessity. During a range trip the previous day, it consistently failed to go into battery. A quick clean and lube, and it went back into service.
To me it is a deed that must be done. Nothing enjoyable about getting copper and carbon out of a barrel.
Doc8404
.450/400 Nitro Ex
This is one of the biggest reasons for me also LOL.
gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
I wish there was a big machine I could throw all my guns in at once (assembled) and clean them. Then take them out and just oil them. So... no. I hate it.
MikeyCNY
6.5 Creedmoor
Some people do that with sonic cleaners, though you'd need to disassemble them as much as possible.
Most modern ("duty") firearms don't need that much cleaning.. I don't worry as much about my M&Ps unless I'm carrying one. My .22 pistols/rifles obviously get cleaned more often.
TopShot
.45 acp
I remember reading on one of the forums that a guy
would field strip his Glock and put it in the dishwasher.
You know he was single.
would field strip his Glock and put it in the dishwasher.
You know he was single.
MikeyCNY
6.5 Creedmoor
The origin of 'Tupperware' to describe Glocks?
TopShot
.45 acp
Makes for a good story, who knows if it's true.
Maybe he put Otis CLP in the dishwasher instead of Cascade.
Maybe he put Otis CLP in the dishwasher instead of Cascade.
Phazer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Same here.
Cleaning guns is a chore on par with taking out the garbage. It's necessary, but no fun.
I can't say I like it and I can't say I hate it. This is just something I convinced myself that has to be done. It takes a few hours to detail clean AR. I do it over a period of a few days to spread the joy. Most of it is probably unnecessary.
Is it wrong that I love the smell of Ballistol and G96?
Not at all, lol
I enjoy cleaning shotguns and most long guns.
Pistols have too many nooks and crannies.
I am very meticulous and like my guns to look new.
With pistols I use a toothbruch, q-tips and toothpicks to get every speck.
Revolvers are easy but autos are near impossible to get clean.
Pistols have too many nooks and crannies.
I am very meticulous and like my guns to look new.
With pistols I use a toothbruch, q-tips and toothpicks to get every speck.
Revolvers are easy but autos are near impossible to get clean.
Im tempted to spray G96 on a piece of bread to see how it tastes.
