Cleaning your firearm does not have to be a complicated process, especially if you know the proper steps to take. It can even be a relaxing time for contemplation, almost meditative. Or you could watch TV or play some music during your cleaning routine and get caught up in your new favorite show or album. No matter how you clean your Beretta A300, here are some tips that should come in handy.
Choose the Right Solvent
A cleaning solvent is what breaks down dirt and other fouling that collects in or on your gun. The right solvent can help break down carbon deposits, making them easier to remove. This makes the cleaning process easier, so long as you are using the proper solvent for your firearm. It is probably not a good idea to break down your Kahr PM9 and soak the components in transmission fluid or vegetable oil, no matter what advice you have heard in the past. Because of the materials that make up modern firearms, these fluids can often do more harm than good. The PM9, for example, uses polymer and tungsten, unlike the metals of previous years, and it requires solvents like CLP or Hoppe’s that are made specifically for guns. Trying to use WD 40 to clean your gun simply will not get the job done.
Get a Cleaning Kit
Along the same lines, you should invest in a cleaning kit. These come with brushes, rods, and other items made for cleaning your firearms. What is essential to these kits is the metals the pieces are made with. They are all soft metals that will help you avoid scratching your barrel. This is important because a scratched barrel could lead to permanently decreased accuracy or damage to the inner workings of your firearm.
Use the Right Breakdown Tools
While having tools meant for breaking down specific guns is not strictly necessary, it can be a nice advantage. Having a Glock tool or an AR takedown set can take away the headache of breaking down your firearm, all while protecting against stripped screws or other damaged parts. If you did not get a breakdown tool with your gun, it is worth browsing around to see if one is available.
Check Screws for Rust
One of the steps that many people often skip is checking screws and pins for rust. It is all too easy for liquids and greases to get down in screws and pins, causing rust. If needed, you can replace the part. Otherwise, as with any rust you find on your gun, rub it with super-fine steel wool and a small amount of oil.
Use the AR Firing Pin
A pro tip known to anyone in the military: The firing pin from your fancy DPMS AR 15 can be used to scrape carbon out of the bolt carrier. It may not be the perfect tool, but it works well. Plus, the metals will not hurt each other as they are the same metals that already come into contact during normal use.
Keep Your Tools Clean
Finally, keep your tools clean. This is another step that can easily be forgotten once you have cleaned your firearm. Dirty tools are not effective tools. To keep your tools clean, you can use brake cleaner, easily removing debris without damaging the rod, brush, or gun.
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