A clean gun is safer and more accurate than a dirty one. Prioritizing gun cleaning will help you have a better shooting experience as well as extend the lifespan of your gun. However, cleaning your gun isn’t as simple as wiping the exterior with a rag. If you want to make sure you’re well-informed about proper gun cleaning, be sure to check out this short list of some of the most important things to know about cleaning your gun.
- How often your gun needs to be cleaned depends on a few different factors. There is no hard-set rule for the frequency of cleaning every type of gun for every type of use. Generally speaking, you should clean your gun after taking it to a shooting range. If you don’t shoot often, you’ll want to make sure your gun is cleaned at least annually. You’ll also want to make sure a new gun is thoroughly cleaned, as manufacturing debris is sure to be present when you purchase your gun.
- Guns can be over-cleaned. Over-cleaning can mean both cleaning your gun too often as well as using the wrong tools or cleaning agents. Wear and tear is a common side effect of over-cleaning, causing your gun or any of its parts to wear down prematurely. Using the wrong materials can strip away the lubricants in your gun, which also ages your firearm.
- Having a gunsmith clean your gun ensures your firearm is cleaned properly. Firearms are investments, so you want to do everything you can to make sure you preserve your gun for as long as possible. Having a gunsmith perform a professional gun cleaning service will make sure your gun is looking and functioning the way it should, especially if it’s been a long time since you’ve used it.
Make sure you get the most life possible out of your firearm by reaching out to us here at ProShots for your gun cleaning needs.
