Basic Semi-Auto Pistol Cleaning

Dustin demonstrates how to clean a semi-automatic pistol. The video features a Glock 19 pistol, but you can use these basic instructions for nearly any modern semi-automatic pistol. Be sure to subscribe to my channel for more videos. Thanks for watching!
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[@EmpressOfExile206]

When oiling it's much faster to apply the oil to a clean q-tip then use that to oil metal contact areas 👍

[@nadda8681]

Finally! As a former state certified police firearms instructor and certified chief weapons armorer, I can say that this video is by far the best way to properly clean a pistol.

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Thank you!

[@Weazel615]

What is your opinion on oiling the inside of the barrel? ( on just a standard shield 9mm or any normal semi auto pistol) I've seen so many different opinions on whether to do it, or not to do it. I'd really like input from someone with qualifications such as yours. I have a 9mm shield plus but haven't been able to get any good knowledgeable info on this. Thanks in advance

[@scooter5940]

@@Weazel615 you can oil inside the barrel if you are not going to use the gun for “a while”. That my be a few weeks or a few months, depending on how it is stored. The only point of oil inside the barrel is corrosion protection - it is not fr functionality. So if you oil, make absolutely sure to remove it before firing the weapon.

[@Deloreco]

I doubt your a LEO or was Why would you be here if you know how to clean your firearm “properly “

[@Zvalgryn]

@@Deloreco maybe he's just watching vids for fun?

[@Father_Brother_Son]

Dude, you are the Bob Ross of gun cleaning! That is the highest compliment I could possibly give

[@MrGrace]

I would love to be called the Bob Ross of something lol

[@heidi22209]

Me too.

[@heidi22209]

Seriously.. happy little bits of oil. Just a drop. Just work the oil, nice smoooooth coating.... ❤ I love him!!

[@chrisdinero924]

Dude you beat me to this comment i was just about to say same thing 😂

[@jrr444]

Helped make a new gun owner such as myself comfortable cleaning it.

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@NMMack]

Yep! He made it look very easy, and doable for another beginner here! Now I can keep my guns clean too! Thank You!!

[@Sandero11]

Same!

[@Robsbald]

SAME🙏

[@billschwartz669]

MC g @@GunsOfTheWest

[@TheRealJimParker]

I’m new to the handgun world. This was so practical. Thanks for taking time to do these for newbies like me.

[@juicer67]

When it comes to cleaning in general, I'm obsessive-compulsive, but this video is very helpful in teaching me to maintain my gun without the angst. Much obliged.

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Thanks for watching!

[@thegreatnessoftheraiders4948]

Me too...

[@maliktariq5553]

Better OCD than dead

[@squitowatson9248]

He’s the Bob Ross of gun cleaning

[@wcody777]

I can't believe anyone remembers Bob Ross. I salute a fellow PBS supporter. Doug Dimmadome, you are right sir.

[@EoWKen]

I was thinking the exact same thing. He speaks the same way!

[@EoWKen]

@@wcody777 Bob Ross reruns play pretty much all day every day on his official Twitch channel. It has a HUGE following. Check it out sometime. www.twitch.tv/bobross

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I literally was gonna say that!

[@deenoneya169]

That’s spot on

[@GoldyFox675]

I kept trying to wipe those spots on the camera off my monitor lol

[@jarodwinn9447]

😂😂😂 Glad I wasn’t the only one 🤣🤣🤣

[@jeffreycaulfield8220]

Brooooo i thought I was just stoned

[@davecasey4341]

I tried that, too. ;) Thought sure I had some gnat on the screen.

[@Bufosmixes]

Same...

[@selease]

you too? LOL.

[@randy3098]

Just wanted to compliment you. That is basically how we were taught in the academy years ago. I've since moved to a clp type cleaner but your lubes points are spot on. Thanks for the video and I'll check out more now.

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Thanks for watching!

[@wcody777]

Excellent video for beginners, Dustin. So simple, so to-the-point, so "avoid over-thinking the task". Kudos to you.

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Thanks!

[@jamesmorrison7847]

Hop - eez is the correct pronunciation. You said it right. I met the sales rep from Hoppes and that's how he said it.

[@chupscola9198]

New gun owner here, (you know why, it's 2020) thanks for this instructions.

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Thanks for watching!

[@philbill6952]

2021 now we're definitely gonna need it lol

[@user-ec6yk1fz3k]

The 2nd protects the 4th, both are under attack

[@user-ec6yk1fz3k]

We already gave them the first

[@TSammut0219]

Annnd maybe we’ll put a nice little happy cloud over here....lol jk nice video

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Don’t worry, you’re not the first to think I sound like Bob Ross. LOL! Thanks for watching!

[@jared338]

@@GunsOfTheWest great attitude!

[@watchmework9235]

Just getting ready to say this ha

[@mickeynussbaumer]

Was thinking the same thing! Definitely a compliment- one of the most cathartic how-to videos I've seen in a long time

[@nasimwehbe8410]

Thanks to this video I cleaned my firearm for the first time. I was nervous at first but your voice kept me calm and focused. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video.

[@GunsOfTheWest]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@vansonmafeet734]

Awesome video, thanks so much! I bought my first handgun back in September of last year and have been to the range a couple of times already. Your video gives me confidence that I can thoroughly clean my gun without making a terrible mess.

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@harryxilouris6814]

In case you are wondering what the tatoo in his right hand says, it's just an ancient Greek saying. "Μολων Λαβε" is actually a Greek phrase that Ancient Spartans said as a reply to the Persians during the battle of Thermopyles (the 300 movie), when the latter requested the 300 Spartans of Leonidas to deliver their weapons. It actually means "Come and get it".

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Correct! Thanks for watching!

[@notnumberone]

Very cool and informative, thank you

[@justinw523]

Nice history that's cool. Thanks for the info man

[@kneedeepinbluebells5538]

I WAS ! Thanks

[@07TSX]

1st off, thanks for the excellent video. Really helpful and informative. Moaon AAbe actually translates to "Come and take them." It was King Leonidas direct response to King Xerxes demand to the Spartans to surrender their weapons.

[@ShivSkammer]

I could truly watch hours of this. You have a Bob Ross calming effect.

[@jared338]

ok, im not the only one who thought that, this was awesome

[@redblaze19]

Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video. Your attention to detail is truly remarkable. I felt confident with the cleaning I did after viewing this video. I appreciate you!!

[@feces305]

Thank you sir this is the best gun cleaning tutorial on KZbin. Thanks for getting straight to the point and not going off on random tangents.

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheCreature7329]

As a first time gun owner that has put 450 down range I am glad this video exists because my gun deserves good upkeep and maintenance but I wasn’t sure what was necessary vs what wasn’t. I have picked up this exact kit and is very easy to use and your video helped a lot! Thank you!

[@mustangpilot6786]

Hey, I wanted to say thank you for this video. I just cleaned my Sig Xcompact today for the first time and it was easy peasy. Really appreciate it.

[@GunsOfTheWest]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@nicphia]

It might be a good idea to tilt the slide, muzzle end down, when you brush clean around the striker to keep from pushing debris into the striker channel.

[@kwik2hear915]

Very good suggestion, most of the vids I see, tell you to keep that part oil free, they say the firing pin will gunk up, not good.

[@The_Romi_Studio]

I agree That’s what I thought

[@Sensei_Andrew]

Got my first pistol this month and after cleaning it for the first time with little instruction I had to find a proper video to watch on KZbin. Thank you for the help! I’ll be doing it your way the next time I clean my firearm

[@carsonelliot6389]

THIS WAS SO HELPFUL THANK YOU! Best pistol cleaning video I have watched. So practical!

[@GunsOfTheWest]

I’m glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@DevieBoy66]

I appreciate the video! Glad I don’t need to be afraid of using oil. Some folks make it sound like even a little oil can lead to jamming.

[@vardalei3639]

I want to say thank you for this video. I just got a Boosteady gun cleaning kit and your video definitely helped me with cleaning and inspection process thoroughly.I would like to say that I really recommend the Boosteady gun cleaning kit. It is a great product at a reasonable price. This is a very complete kit that includes brushes, jags, and loops for just about every caliber and gauge you're likely to run into. If you have a variety of calibers and gauges, this set has you covered.

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I have that too, highly recommend!

[@jakehobson2158]

Thank you! Super helpful and easy to understand.

[@adv.ventures2494]

Brilliantly explained and demonstrated without making it complicated. Some very practical tips, not found in other similar videos.

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Thanks!

[@rokinrandy]

I’ve been plumbing 30’years. And I’m going to say I approve of the barrel cleaning. I also laid pipe in Hollywood for 7 years before my plumbing career. And you did excellent with the doorbell distraction. Calm and collective ! 5 stars fo sho.

[@mikemclean9016]

I’ve learned to clean the firing pin hole with the hole facing the table. That way anything brushes can fall out and not into the hole. Great video!

[@nickdoss26]

First time cleaning as a new gun owner this was very educational you have my thanks.

[@CheeseDanish85]

Very helpful, thanks. This Glock has a lot in common with the SD9VE, so most of the parts and steps were pretty close.

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Thanks for watching!

[@exilesplayground162]

Hehe, just bought a SD9VE a few days ago and shot it for the first time today. Awesome gun for the price. This video is definitely helpful. No need to scour for a video of an SD9VE cleaning since it is pretty much a glock.

[@cwatson42785]

@@exilesplayground162 I loved my sd9ve! I recently upgraded to a xds 9 and couldn't be happier but that S&W is a great gun at a great value!

[@timcogswell8920]

One quick way to evenly and neatly apply oil to the the slide channels is to apply a couple of drops to a bent pipe cleaner and run the bent part along the inner grooves. I cut 6" pipe cleaners in half and bend them as needed; tossing them with each cleaning. They provide perfect little brush surfaces for light and precise oil application to small parts as well.

[@notice_fpv]

Thank you! You just walked my wife and I though our first gun cleaning.

[@GunsOfTheWest]

I’m glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@gemineyegaming23]

I'm also on my first clean, I'm happy I found this channel.

[@Davidow1]

Cleaned my .22 for the first time after it started to malfunction after ~2000 bullets. Had been putting it off since I overestimated the effort it would take to clean it, but this video gave me confidence! Thanks. :)

[@Thrasher6299]

Thank you was watching another video that was 30 minutes long and the dude was talking and talking then I found yours and boom got it done fast

[@kwik2hear915]

Straight and to the point, great advice! Thanks

[@KB-Reigns]

So dry clean, then bore clean, then oil. Makes so much more sense than drenching your gun in solvent lol. Just got a G3C today and cleaned it pretty well based on your method. Thank you

[@pureoboski]

Love the commentary and the calmness You could be the bob ross of gun cleaning!

[@ayandadlamini7838]

This is the best cleaning video any human could ask for! 👏

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Thanks for watching!

[@kwik2hear915]

Straight and to the point, great lesson. I've seen guys soak guns in oil while cleaning.

[@zacharyrollick6169]

The thought makes me shiver.

[@treehunned7615]

Thank you for this no one taught me how to do clean growing up its amazing finding all these resources on youtube.

[@franny5295]

This is super helpful. I learned how to clean an AR-15 on active duty. Those practices would probably damage my handgun. Now I know I need separate cleaning and lubricating products. We just used CLP. Well, and shaving cream once but that's a whole other conversation. Great video, thanks a lot...

[@byker51]

To me, people who do not clean their gun after going to the range and putting a 100 plus through the gun are the same people who never shine their shoes. So easy to do and your video proves it. Bravo.

[@LarryBullock67]

Thank you so much for this video for beginners I thought it would be hard to do you made it very simple and helped me save a lot of money for a professional to clean it. Thank you.

[@92Raulb]

Appreciate the video watched a few similar videos as I was about to clean my firearm for the first time and this one was by far the best great job

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Thanks for watching!

[@ryanmilton2643]

cool man! this was easy, quick and not too messy. thanks

[@maliktariq5553]

Thanks for the detailed video. This has saved me a trip to my friend's home who was gonna teach me how to clean my 9mm pistol.

[@TheDwreck1995]

New gun owner here. Very helpful and simple guide. Thank you for this video!

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Thanks for watching!

[@waholoopesorry74]

This is exactly how I clean my Glocks, except I put one TINY drop where the trigger at touches the connector as Glock recommends. One more suggestion is to brush the breech face and extractor with the muzzle end of the slide facing downward so that no debris gets into the firing pin channel. Thanks for the video!

[@tybahza5643]

4:30 this guy was ahead of the curve man, people uploading 30 plus minutes videos 7 years later! appreciate the middle ground between a super edited 2 minute video and a damn movie!

[@luisarreguin2202]

Im glad i came across this video im a new gun owner i have a Smith&Wesson SD9 and a Glock 42 380 and this video helped me a lot to get them cleaned

[@mmafanatic-tz5or]

I hate my sd9. Heavy trigger pull and heavy recoil

[@gritsguitar]

This was very helpful. Had the video on while cleaning my Canik and just followed step by step....so much easier than other vids...much appreciated.

[@GunsOfTheWest]

I’m very glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@nomadben]

Thanks for the great tutorial! I've come back to this a couple times since I'm a relatively new shooter, and I always forget how to do it by the time I have to clean my pistol again haha.

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnnypipe]

I like your method.

[@coreyos1231]

Excellent vid. Very easy to follow and good tips. Thanks!

[@bendouglas4331]

Excellent. I have a Taurus PT111 G2 and it appears as though they used Glock for inspiration...a lot of inspiration. I actually thought you were cleaning a Taurus for a minute. Great video, this is exactly what I was seeking.

[@supermoon1430]

Ben Douglas good guns heavy trigger still love it

[@jindlespog8045]

Thanks for posting this! What would you think about doing a video on removing lead deposits from magnum revolvers?

[@josephpacchetti5997]

Jindle, A product I've used before, works well, it's called (Eradicat) it is a bore cleaner and polish, High Performance on. Copper, carbon and Lead fouling, Rural King has it, or you can order straight from, Panther Arms, Dpmsinc.com. 🇺🇸

[@jindlespog8045]

@@josephpacchetti5997 I'll check it out. Thanks for the tip.

[@scooter5940]

This is a great video, for beginners or anyone, really. Some folks want to make this too hard - I don’t mind cleaning and revolvers take longer, but I don’t want to spend an hour-plus cleaning my semi-autos. If you are the type that wants every last bit of carbon off ever part of your gun, then bless you, but it’s nice to see that is not necessary. Only thing I do differently is to use a bit of gun grease, not oil, on the frame rails - and I run a dry bore snake through once or twice after I am all done. Prolly not necessary but only takes a minute.

[@rossmckenzie6983]

Been quite a while since I've shot (like 10 years), so this was an excellent refresher! Easy to follow! Thanks!

[@MrHitthespot]

I enjoy relaxing, and cleaning and lubricating my pistols after being at the range. I also use a spray gun scrub to get in the tight places, and light grease on the slide.

[@whycomeimsocool]

Fantastic video! Straight forward, relaxed, informative. Question - in terms of rounds fired, how often to oil / lube? How often to clean? Assuming the cleaning is as shown in your video, how would the process be different for just oiling / lubing? Thanks :)

[@bobbardsley8528]

Every about 500 rounds or a little less i like to clean her. I use a pinker 22a LR bit older but so fun to practice shoot with . My cheapest gun for ammo. For the glocks I feel like they can take almost about the same if not a little more torment and depending on what type of ammo you are shooting, before you have to clean her up. Hope I could help

[@antichristxpher3279]

Thanks for using the bore cleaner! That’s what came in my kit and I wasn’t sure if it was the same as the others

[@GunsOfTheWest]

It’s good stuff! Thanks for watching!

[@tat-is4of]

Excellent video. Perfect tutorial for a newbie like myself

[@20fernie]

Really appreciate you making this! Because of you I feel comfortable cleaning my little friend

[@brianbrinkman7964]

Couldn't have timed the doorbell ring at the end any better, lol! Thanks for this easy-to-follow video.

[@Smokeless1167]

Always have your slide vertical with the front end facing down when cleaning the firing pin wall/extractor area with a brush.

[@WontSeeReplies]

Well spoken and swiftly explained. Thanks

[@2jacobunger]

Thanks man. Watched a couple videos and still couldn't figure it out until I found yours. Good teacher.

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Thank you!

[@JM-ci9lz]

Excellent video. Professional step by step guide.

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Thanks very much!

[@en1gmafr0st]

Thanks 🙏🏻, this video was much appreciated for a new gun owner. Liked and subbed!

[@GunsOfTheWest]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@braddunbar5976]

Great Video. Nice simple way to clean my gun.

[@danielmarak8568]

Thanks for the video. It was helpful. I also enjoyed the classic Spartan quote.

[@growupjerry]

This was a great video! I've recently bought a 9mm and was looking for a straight forward way to clean my pistol after a day at the range. Cheers from Canada.

[@jeffreywilkey935]

I thought handguns were banned in canada

[@Wondering_Ghoul]

Just watched this video to make sure I'm doing everything right. Thanks!

[@mrmarkus4652]

Great video. Probably the best on cleaning a hand gun.

[@jenrichardson416]

Thank you. Very informative and explained in a way that's easy to understand.

[@enriquerodriguez5659]

Thank you for keeping it simple.

[@brendanjosephramos]

This is 10/10 helpful to me, now I’ve learn the way what In needs to clean my pistol, thanks for showing me how 😎😎😎

[@BIC1620]

No Frills gun cleaning, just the way I like it. Great video.

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Thanks!

[@markbray3042]

Great job. Very clear description.

[@gcwjammin]

Good video. Extremely helpful.

[@GADBabaganoosh]

This guy is the Bob Ross of gun cleaning

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Now let’s put a happy little cleaning patch right down this barrel over here.

[@marcusirigoyen7977]

Thank you for making this video simple and easy cleaning

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Thanks for watching!

[@dewaynewhite5753]

Love IT, Awesome my friend, nicely done!! RIGHT ON!!

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Thanks for watching!

[@sojicup8576]

Straight to the point, thank you!

[@coderlicious6565]

Very thorough and efficient. Need to clean my sccy and canik. G19 in the future when I get one of those.

[@matthewsmith3850]

Thanks man! Just did step by step on my new Beretta APX 9mm. Looks and feels great!

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Thanks for watching!

[@jnwill081]

This is the only way I clean our pistols thanks for showing me the way

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

How the heck did I miss this one? Good stuff, Dusty Britches!

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Thanks, Santee! This video was actually just to help my cousin clean her new pistol, but I decided to do it as a KZbin video.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Works well with great info.

[@farooqsali]

Thank you for a great video brother. I was using too much solvent in my cleaning sessions

[@josephanderson4296]

Very informative! Thank you!

[@SwagJuice11]

Thanks for the video. Very informative and easy to do. I felt comfortable cleaning my firearm for the first time. The spring seems to move around a bit. I managed to put it back in where it belongs snugly, but the springs themselves if you press on them sort of move. Should this worry me?

[@GunsOfTheWest]

It’s nothing to worry about. The main spring is just wedged into place, so a little movement is normal. Thanks for watching!

[@mofoe8583]

Great video. First time owning a gun so this really helped me!!!!

[@regobertoaguilar6293]

Thank you, I'm new at this, thank you again very helpful.

[@Ahmet-xp4ig]

I´m from Germany so if the BND starts wathcing me guys don´t bother i just love watchng videos like this it´s so fricking interesting

[@kevo-o-o]

You can blame me, my German friend. Just tell them a crazy American broke into your house and used all your devices to watch gun cleaning videos.

[@tinktwiceman]

Great video! Very helpful. Do you just rinse the toothbrush and wire brush in water after you're done cleaning? Also, how do you know when to replace the two brushes? Thank you.

[@GunsOfTheWest]

I actually don’t rinse them with anything when I’m finished. I just wipe the toothbrush on the cleaning rag and I don’t do anything with the wire brush. The wire brush will last a very long time, but the toothbrush needs to be replaced. You’ll get several cleanings with one cheap toothbrush and you’ll be able to tell when the bristles get too soft to do the job. Thanks for watching!

[@angelocasio5471]

Great video!! Simple and to the point !!

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Thanks for watching!

[@greysongreyhater7667]

A really nice video, and very helpful. Thank you for posting.

[@GunsOfTheWest]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@darthnihilus3447]

I actually enjoy cleaning my guns. Just feels satisfying