I should have been more specific - I believe the concern was with disassembly down to parts for cleaning as opposed to just removing the slide and wiping down the major components. I rarely take my Glocks down to that level, but I do with my ARs. I do not trust them until I've actually fired them if they have been taken down completely.MechAg94 wrote:I fail to see the difference between cleaning and firing once and just cleaning. The gun will work or not later when you need it. Firing a test round after cleaning won't make a difference. I don't think dry firing makes a difference either. If there is some concern that lubricant/cleaner will seize up the firing mechanism, it won't do that right after cleaning. It will do it later after all that stuff dries out, cools down, etc.
I would also ask what sort of cleaning agents or lubricant you are using that you are worried the gun won't fire after cleaning? If it is a concern, don't use that stuff. I have heard some spray on cleaners and lubes can be problems.
PS: I am talking about a field stripping. If you detail strip your gun or are taking it down to parts, I would agree that test firing/function checking afterward is appropriate.
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- Tue Dec 23, 2014 3:14 pm
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Just added that to my post cleaning checklist. Thanks. Knew I'd learn something today.Jumping Frog wrote:Yep. Put a pencil in the barrel and you can confirm a striker hit, a worthwhile function test.remington79 wrote:I will clean it and then dry fire it.
- Mon Dec 22, 2014 2:15 pm
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After cleaning your primary weapon
Asked this in another thread but think it is should be its own thread.
I've heard from a number of people that they will not put a firearm that has been disassembled and cleaned back into rotation as their primary until it has been fired again to verify proper operation.
I hear a lot of people say they clean their weapon after every trip to the range. Do you immediately return the cleaned weapon to your rotation or do you verify the weapon functions properly (actually firing a round) before carrying it as your primary?
I've heard from a number of people that they will not put a firearm that has been disassembled and cleaned back into rotation as their primary until it has been fired again to verify proper operation.
I hear a lot of people say they clean their weapon after every trip to the range. Do you immediately return the cleaned weapon to your rotation or do you verify the weapon functions properly (actually firing a round) before carrying it as your primary?