Basics of Firearm Cleaning

Paul explains how he cleans his firearms.
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[@donjohnson5424]

How is it that almost all gun KZbinrs have become totally insufferable over the years yet Paul has stayed totally unaffected and as genuine as ever. Seriously Paul, thanks for all you do.

[@BandAid350z]

Because they’re usually in it for a paycheck and “fame.”

[@ianschroder]

True. I left some gun channels I was looking at since they slowly became entertainement more than a real informative gun channel. I note too those channels are running by insufferable Glock- and tactical-tards.

[@Slider6294]

Well said!

[@donjohnson5424]

Paul, Forgotten weapons and MAC are the only ones I can still find reliable information on. Some great gun channels have gone down the drain, praising garbage firearms because companies will send them their products and ammo. Cough sootch cough.

[@markh.6687]

I was insufferable long before KZbin. Mr. Harrell, on the other hand, is not.

[@jebediahkerman8245]

I had a nightmare where I was being chased by a meat target wearing a new and improved high-tech fleece bullet stop, and I only had a Smith & Wesson Model 30 chambered in .32 Long loaded with Federal 85 grain jacketed hollow points. I emptied the gun at it but it kept chasing me. I tried to reload it, but I didn't hit the ejector rod hard enough, so I reached into my 1975 shooting jacket for my backup gun but all my pockets were only full of Shasta brand two liter soda bottles so I died.

[@hamaljay]

This is gold.

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

Now that is a good nightmare.

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

Damn, you too?

[@supertom8552]

Maybe me laugh 😂 outloud !

[@CaptainAwsome]

I had nightmares of dreaming of pursuing meat goals and new obstacles to the cotton ball. I only have a Smith & Wesson 32. Long bundle of empty things, envelopes 85. I shot, but he was chasing me. I tried to put it together, but there was no damage to the ship, so I contacted him in 1975. My gun jacket served as an extra weapon, but I was dead from all the bags with just 2 liters of soda.

[@MrHav1k]

Paul is the only person who I'd dedicate 42 minutes of my life to watch clean a firearm.

[@nfmMike]

Yep, only Paul makes it entertaining enough. And, most times, we are either reminded or informed of something we may have forgotten or didn't know. Rock on Paul!

[@TRIIGGAVELLI]

Your VERY valuable 42 minutes? Lol

[@j_w_d_s]

@@TRIIGGAVELLI yeah.

[@redneckbear8090]

Facts

[@chubzero7342]

My friends - "OMG Did you see the new season of

[@tystrong1238]

15 years of service, 5 deployments and I'm watching Paul clean a rifle....

[@hamaljay]

Probably learned something too.

[@Bowbender8]

Thank you.

[@cw4karlschulte661]

27 yrs for me and i am learning goof info.

[@everythingknife8763]

4 years served back in 1999 (U.S.M.C.) and I just learned that soap and water was an approved cleaning agent. I only ever saw CLP on our benches... and I hated the shit. CLP alone doesn't clean worth a damn.

[@MrChickennugget360]

@@everythingknife8763 My Drill Ssg lied to me. i will never trust anyone again. except Paul Harrell

[@Dukk1078]

It's crazy how many people would rather watch Paul clean dirty weapons than watch any of the garbage on tv.

[@mayomonkey420]

Hate to be "that guy" but all the garbage on tv is the result of hebraic monopoly that extends far beyond media. You're right though, that's probably why we're all here.

[@Genubath1]

I like guns and I don't like tv 🤷‍♂️

[@vdog4799]

I always know I'm learning something when I watch paul. I will take all the wisdom I can get

[@jibb1451]

Yeah I would guess that in the next 50 years standard programming will be dead in the water completely. Nobody really sits and watches bland sitcoms anymore. . . well, not all the time anyways.

[@angelegend]

It's like therapy for gun-nuts.

[@ExceptionalPleb]

"Honey, why is there an M-16 in the dishwasher?!?!" "Paul said it was ok..."

[@jellybrain7207]

Blyat, take the Kalash out of the washing machine

[@john-paulsilke893]

It’s not a Glock! The dishwasher is for Tupperware. 😊 Don’t put your Glock in the dishwasher!

[@jackmeholf5565]

🤣🤣🤣

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

Top rack only of course

[@markh.6687]

I have an urge to throw my Glock in the washer now for some reason....Edited, I meant my clothes washer.

[@Neuman357]

Don’t care how much I “know” about guns, cars or home maintenance, I always appreciate the viewpoint of someone with experience.

[@trikstari7687]

Other Gun Content Creators: _Tells us basic bs about how to clean a weapon_ Chad Paul Harrel: _Spends 40 minutes actually cleaning a gun for us_

[@redneckwitha12gauge88]

The 2nd amendment version of Bob ross in his natural habitat

[@FlickrFriedGizzard]

Excellent analogy!

[@gonesouthsurvival9328]

I deffently thought the exact same thing kinda sounds like bob and hes working with brushes, (diffrent kind) but still brushes. Lol

[@tedsheldon11]

Was hoping I was not the only one thinking Bob Ross on this video!

[@texasrex2222]

Glock Ross

[@gonesouthsurvival9328]

Lets put some happy little drops of lube on the BCG and lets say a few more live over here on the trigger guard.

[@theoverseer4886]

Paul: says boring and tedious Me: gets excited

[@ChipFinnigan]

Exactly

[@mikeystevenson6982]

I'm not gonna lie, the topic itself (gun cleaning) is rather boring. Paul however, is not. He's a freaking legend. Rumor has it that he's killed a buck with his bare hands.

[@TonyGillis]

Paul could read the dictionary, and it’d be interesting.

[@radioactiverat8751]

We sound like a bunch of nerds lol

[@tauneutrino1able]

@@radioactiverat8751 we are!

[@MikeG.666]

"Now lets clean the Beretta 92fs." Me: Wait, there's more? Never been more satisfied.

[@danielaramburo7648]

Ok, done with the 92. Now the 1911. Finished. Now my 1903 Browning.

[@davecrupel2817]

@@danielaramburo7648 M2! 😂

[@aarongreenfield9038]

Then proceeds to dismantle it like a praying mantis dissecting its prey, without ever breaking eye contact with the camera.

[@Jumanji19]

I am a combat veteran, I cleaned my weapons many thousands of times during my career, but there is always something anyone can learn from a man with more experience. This man is a valuable resource.

[@mnrodriguez]

Do you agree with cleaning the way he showed? Come on! That is not black powder!

[@RoscleHilltopple]

"Sometimes I believe this rifle was designed like this just to frustrate me. People tell me that's not true." Without even cracking a smile. Sometimes the harder a person tries to be funny, they less funny they actually are. This was a case of subtlety making all the difference.

[@kftc1980]

He reminds me of a few of my favorite professors (who weren’t leftist nut jobs).

[@FoulPet]

Tons of shooting then ammo shortage. Good time to clean.

[@multiple0miggs]

Deadpan humor is the finest type, and Paul is the master of it.

[@mityap5720]

Paul is kinda like a disgruntled Bob Ross. But it's his lifes frustrations that are therapudic to listen to. Love you Paul!

[@secretsquirrel6308]

It is comedic genius which Mr. Harrell often inserts into his videos. Perhaps people are too serious or overly exposed to sophomoric silliness to see the jest in intellectual wit.

[@nottaexpert2690]

42 minutes of watching someone clean their firearms? Pass. It's Paul Harrell? *click*

[@jonadam5392]

Hahaha no s**t bro! I love it!

[@shibosuru]

Right. I can't believe I watched. Also I haven't seen a cleaning done like this so...

[@kmjjcs]

I wonder if he'll make a 2 hour video of the "Advanced" version

[@SpetsnazBear-3710]

NICE!!!!

[@Hjerte_Verke]

42 minutes of someone using water and a bar of soap to clean their firearms no less. That's sure to raise some eyebrows. He's not wrong though; I've also been taught to use water and soap in the U.S Army for the M-16/M-4. But one drill sergeant suggested (Barbasol) foamy shaving cream...

[@davidedward13]

I hope Paul doesn’t start doing reverse mortgage commercials, His trust worthy demeanor could probably sell me on it.

[@adammcallister72]

He IS a natural seller. I used to be a sales manager. I would hire him if instead of "you be the judge" he closes an offer and says "okay".

[@bennattj]

I would add, having smoked a pipe, make sure you get actual pipe cleaners--from the smoking section--not arts and crafts pipe cleaners. The arts and crafts pipe cleaners will shed everywhere and are not meant to be used to clean anything.

[@jalan8171]

Pipe smoking is still permitted in the U.S.A. ? There still is some freedom across the nation.

[@bennattj]

@@jalan8171 when was tobacco ever illegal? That was dumb.

[@semajniffirg230]

@@bennattj dont come to massachusetts lol they banned menthol cigarettes, flavored tobacco, and vaping 🤣

[@robertblake1032]

Oh ! I had no idea they were different. Thank you for that little gem.

[@bennattj]

@@semajniffirg230 Well 1) I'm in Texas so only flavored tobacco is illegal (except menthol) and 2) I haven't actually smoked a pipe in probably over a decade. I used to in college but stopped when my wife got me into cigarettes--absolutely one of the worst decisions in my life. Truth be told, pipe tobacco and cigars remain pretty untouched by regulation since they're looked at as more upper class sins rather than for undesirables and teens.

[@connergarlock771]

Thank you Paul, I'm a young gun lover, and I didn't have a father to teach me a lot of the things you do. Just know your proffesionalism and expertise don't go unnoticed. Don't let any of the assholes get to you.

[@TimberwolfCY]

Connor, you're a good guy. 👍

[@connergarlock771]

@rogerwilco99 that's true, there are some. But that being said some things can only be taught when they are understood and being a female it's difficult to understand/teach certain things that you haven't experienced

[@thalivenom4972]

@rogerwilco99 i get what he means though. i can do most stuff guys can, but boys need male mentors too. theres something important about confidence that happens there.

[@PurpleMusicProductions]

No moms cannot teach this. How do we know? Look at the state of the black community and there lies your answer. Dads rock.

[@ferdynandthegreat2921]

Conner Respect brother !!! You going to be great Dad

[@nicks9541]

Paul’s voice and sound of him cleaning rifle parts is very therapeutic

[@mire2801]

ASMR

[@davidgriffeth4912]

Yep. I thought the same thing. Just needs to go almost to a whisper and you'd have a grade A ASMR.

[@papafrank7094]

I find his voice exceptionally effective. I learn far better with voices that are non aggressive.

[@FUZYsquatch]

You already know that it’s therapeutic to him as well

[@MM-vv8mt]

Paul Harrell is to sportsman as Mr. Rogers is to toddlers. Highly effective in developing a better person. Won't you be my neighbor?

[@uconnjames]

Timeline: 05:25 start cleaning AR-15 rifle 24:07 lubricating AR-15 rifle 26:56 cleaning Beretta 92 FS 33:20 lubricating Beretta 92 FS

[@ashtonjanke3860]

Only Paul could use firearms that some people hate and they would still watch him

[@peterclarke7240]

Paul Harrell addresses something he considers boring and tedious. Me: popcorn, baby!!! Gonna learn me some stuff!

[@mikehrt]

I always new Paul was brave. But leaving his pins on a picnic table is practically heroic.

[@NoWr2Run]

I had 1 freggin hole in my picnic table where a knot use to be & you got it, one pin rolled then fell through. You think it would be easy to find LMFAO, Ya me too, had to get a speaker magnet to find it. took about 45 mins. I filled that hole in with epoxy soon after.

[@lootmaster1337]

Pretty sure he has another gun somewhere in his pockets and a ton of extra pins just to be safe

[@johnwicksfoknpencil]

You took the words right out of my mouth. When I saw his disassembled bolt on the table I said out loud “brave man”.

[@regularfather4708]

The pin is too scared to roll off the table.

[@mikehrt]

@Andrew Rockwell thank your for your service. I'll live it as a historical representation of what happened.

[@thompsonjerry3412]

A lot funnier if you remember he is a hygienist.

[@theduck17]

"Now go outside and sit in the sun for a while with your mouth open."

[@sergisamongas]

And he is using a toothbrush.

[@1978garfield]

I'm a little surprised he didn't have compressed air, a dental handpiece and a bunch of picks. "Now that we have cleaned all the carbon build up, we will polish the surfaces. What flavor would you like? Mint or banana?"

[@retiredcarpenter8554]

Having never been in the military your video taught me ( 1) I really haven't done a very good job of cleaning my rifle (2) how to do it correctly and (3) your videos are priceless for those with no formal training....thanks for the information...

[@thomasbrumm5634]

Thanks, I rally saw at my inner eye how Paul showed his pointing finger when I read (1) and the list goes on ... thank you for that smile.

[@jeffmartinspilatz6114]

“Not that there’s any unimportant parts per se, but if you loose, this little part. It’s all over. “ This is part of why I love Paul’s videos, he’s like the military instructor for non military gun enthusiasts , who happens to feel like your military vet uncle which you don’t have.

[@KiithnarasAshaa]

This is probably the most Fred Rogers style of presentation Paul has done so far. Educational and calming, and still entertaining (to the right audience).

[@12ealDealOfficial]

Agreed. Would put me right to sleep if I wasn't so interested in his approach.

[@beargillium2369]

Thanksgiving special takes the cake for me 🍰

[@TameImpala521]

I got a Bob Ross vibe from this one haha

[@jamesriggs6210]

@@TameImpala521 my thoughts as well.

[@hedge313]

I loved it

[@the_hwyman]

One of the many things I took away from this vid: Never eat at the picnic table at your local range.

[@SnazzyZubloids]

Tablecloth?

[@misters2837]

WHY? Because there is not enough bird crap on it for you?

[@machfive916]

It never crossed my mind to try and use soap and water, as I only use CLP until my patches run clean. Its good to learn something new. Thanks Paul.

[@derekchecketts8461]

I also don't go to this extent to clean my guns. Just lots of quality lube few paper towels a bore snake few Q tips. But I also don't put the rounds down range this fine educator does. Great video!

[@memesarentfunny2248]

@@derekchecketts8461 Yeah but you really should be this thorough in most cleanings, if you dont have the time every once in a while it's totally okay, but gun maintenance is not the time to be lazy! I've run across some seriously overlooked areas on used guns a few times. You're not really saving time by skipping steps, you're just passing it on to the next person who will do a proper cleaning + a whoooole lot of time

[@mnrodriguez]

I will never use soap and water that way!

[@unclejesse469]

I use dawn dish soap and hot water. Scrub everything real good ,rinse,then use a air compressor,then a hair dryer,little lube and a oil rag and done. Simple an easy

[@DullPoints]

27:00 I know the Beretta 92FS is easy to field strip, but seeing it happen without looking and while taking and looking at the camera is like up close magic.

[@Girrthedogxxx]

Thanks for adding time stamp.

[@thatrealba]

As Military Police, that pistol was part of my daily life. We had races to see who could field strip the fastest and still retain the recoil spring and rod. Being left handed was an advantage and nobody I ever met beat my 1.7 seconds to have it apart, on the table, under control.

[@MattFisherlawvol]

This!👍

[@berserk7111]

How many people have had a firearms related question that Paul Harrell has answered, in a new video, just days after thinking about it?

[@dass1333]

Sometimes I was not thinking it but should have been.

[@vladmordekeiser1054]

Not kidding, I was thinking about asking him to do a video like this YESTERDAY!

[@HalfbreedTrini]

I’m having BCG issues right now. This man is saving me

[@Vuntermonkey]

I actually just pulled out the guns I took to the range to clean them and saw this video was available!

[@vladmordekeiser1054]

@@HalfbreedTrini You mean BCG, the vaccine?

[@kevin.lotsberg]

When cleaning at home, compressed air can be handy for blowing out crud, or for chasing out water to aid the drying process.

[@kingspanky2794]

I was thinking about getting some air cans for that same reason.

[@semajniffirg230]

@@kingspanky2794 just get a small air compressor, you'll find a million uses for it.

[@blockaderunner]

what about a shopvac?

[@andyblinkblink4198]

@@blockaderunner it could maybe work for the drying butI don't think the air isn't fast enough or concentrated enough to blow crap out

[@robertboreman7672]

@@andyblinkblink4198 I converted an old propane tank . holds 90 lbs pressure. That , and an old toothbrush , and brake cleaner. Clean shot guns with Hoppes #9 a copper bush on a rod in a drill , slowly back and forth. Amazing the difference it makes. Soap and water ? Ugh !

[@certaindeaf8315]

This is proof that the ammo shortage is indeed dire.

[@BogeyTheBear]

Don't start worrying until Paul starts doing effectiveness comparisons of lead balls versus conical bullets in a muzzleloa--- uh, oh...

[@bilbo_gamers6417]

He says it's boring, I swear I've watched this video like four or five times. It's just so calming.

[@vaulttekka5083]

Glad to know I wasn't the only one

[@JohnPublic-dk7zd]

He has some serious Zen while cleaning his weapons...just how fast did this video go by...?

[@empireoflizards]

Being the nerd that I am, I looked up 409 on wiki. One of the buyers of the company in the 60's had the last name 'Harrell'. Coincidence? You be the judge. lol

[@stewpidasso8810]

Paul does strike me as the eccentric millionaire type

[@WojciechP915]

Paul Harrel is like Mr Rogers, but in survival mode.

[@onpsxmember]

hence, Bob Ross.

[@HeartsOfDarkness]

Yes!!

[@christinegoeyvaerts6658]

I did not read down this far sorry for the re do

[@jic1]

Mr Rodgers if the rumors about him being a USMC veteran were actually true.

[@yugen]

@@jic1 You're thinking of Bob Ross, AKA "Bust 'em up Bobby" (not a joke)

[@jimsmith1846]

I half expected Paul to clean the guns while staring into the camera the whole time.

[@carolyncannon7805]

*Looking down range*

[@bobleblowski8998]

The longest day of boot camp was weapons turn in. On that day I found out how clean a rifle must be. I've had an intense distrust of armorers ever since.

[@FreeAmerican-mm2my]

Weapons are not clean until the Armorer is ready to go.

[@gcarson19]

​@@FreeAmerican-mm2myIt always amazed me how many experienced soldiers were "jump up Johnnies" when it came to weapons PMCS. I always waited til they called for them...

[@jasonm2136]

As a guy who just got his first firearm a few months ago, this was incredibly educational. Even things as small as how much lubricant to use or is it okay to use the bore brush to clean stubborn carbon can be a mystery to new owners. Not to mention soap and water! With all the cleaning products to choose from, I would never have thought to use regular soap and water. Thanks Paul

[@robertblake1032]

I gotta say I felt the same and I’ve been a gun owner for 40 yrs almost. I used to go to the range every week or two to shoot 500 rds but went alone because I couldn’t find anyone to go with. I guess I should have joined the Marines like so many others to learn proper weapons training. Or not.

[@tbone8713]

The world would be a better place if everyone was as pragmatic as Paul.

[@MarcusHelius]

If Paul was in charge of the world, this covid-19 bullshit would have been nipped in the bud for sure.

A man with boxcar-loads of common sense, high intelligence, physical competence, actual first-hand experience in the fields he's "expert" in, and a highly effective communicator to boot? May as well wish for rainbow-striped peppermint-flavored talking unicorns.

[@Convexhull210]

Pragmatism is useful for.things that are useful but some questions or topics aren't answered by pragmatism

[@bamh1re318]

not so sure about that. could malfunction fully-clothed on a soaked bed in the range. crazy thing happens

[@petesheppard1709]

VERY interesting...this is the first time I’ve seen water used for cleaning a smokeless powder gun. Even in the Marines back in the ‘70s, CLP was the only cleaner recommended. Water equals rust. I’m not dragging Paul; he’s quite satisfied with this cleaning procedure. I am tickled to see Q-Tips and pipe cleaners used!

[@whiteyfisk9769]

Yea this is very very bad advice for a modern firearm. By his logic you can just take it out in a rainstorm and bring it back in and its fine....yet the one time i did that with my 22 as a kid, it was coated in rust the next morning

[@lukascruecousino9337]

@@whiteyfisk9769 you can take it into a thunderstorm. Hell you can dunk it in the river, BUT YOU MUST DRY IT ASAP. Water doesn’t immediately ruin metal, if it sits, it will.

[@chaimafaghet7343]

@@whiteyfisk9769 Soap and water works just fine, the more rinsing the better, however it's not idiot proof. When you're dealing with idiots, you need as idiot proof a regime as possible.

[@gusr6]

I'm certain Paul dries the firearms thoroughly. I don't have time to wait for this to occur, so like many others, I stick to solvent and oil for my cleaning, with blackpowder being the exception.

[@ThePhrog714]

@@whiteyfisk9769the metal used in a rifle like this won’t rust overnight, either you’re lying, or you were somehow misinformed, i mean think about it, do you think these rifles just rusted into nonexistence in the rainy and humid jungles in Vietnam? they were designed to be abused in a variety of ways, including rain.

[@leokimvideo]

This is Pauls ASMR video, I was getting tingles

[@saltycastform2932]

Paul- After half an hour of cleaning his rifle “Now let’s clean another firearm.” Me- :D

[@EruditeFuzz]

This is like The Joy of Painting... 'cept with cleaning guns. The Joy of Cleaning with Paul Harrell and his happy little lubricants.

[@alifqadrmuhammad4542]

Memories of Bob Ross. It sometimes amazes how good talent of LEGENDS echo throughout time and space. Bob Ross and Paul Harrell fit that description. Heck, even my favorite Appalachian (Johnny B) watches Paul's videos . . .

[@ChrisHeavenUSA]

It's a sad statement on our society when someone as intelligent as Paul has to preface his videos with disclaimers so asshole keyboard warriors keep their unfounded and egotistical comments in check. I had the tremendous privilege to have lunch with Lou Holtz many years ago. At one point in the conversation he said something that's stuck with me for over 20 years. There are two types of people in this world: those people who elevate themselves by elevating everybody around them and those people tho elevate themselves by putting others down. The group you fall into is your choice.

[@jakeb8298]

You are in the second type.

[@grumpybuzzard7131]

when I was in the seventh grade- he wrote me a short note that read- "keep it up and one day you can play for me"

[@skeeto9436]

@@jakeb8298 how so?

[@BuckScrotumn]

I have a pretty simple rule. If I hold an opinion and Paul holds a different opinion, I’ve gotta change my opinion.

[@ccol009]

Ahhh… it’s actually satisfying and relaxing watching Paul clean the parts of the rifle. It’s taking me back to those good ol’ ARMY days when you and your unit would be cleaning weapons for hours after firing at the range. And for some reason, the armorer would always find carbon in the star chamber and hand you your / the rifle back and say: “Clean it again.” Before returning the weapon back into the armory.

[@Hawk1966]

It's like hanging out with that cool uncle your mom rolls her eyes at.

[@sgtcwhatley]

Very true. In my case it was my grandfather. He always encouraged me and gave me ideas that were.....well.....reaction promoting with my mother.

[@thelz7909]

Because mothers are afraid to let their little boys grow up to be men.

[@maxlutz3674]

You are not a proper uncle if the kid´s mother does not roll her eyes - at least occassionally. It´s an uncle´s duty to encourage and allow some action the mother might not approve. Being the cool uncle the kid likes to hang out with is just a nice side effect :).

[@Hawk1966]

@@maxlutz3674 unfortunately all my uncles were assholes going so far as to loot every stick of furniture and property in our grandmother's house. Half of that belonged to my mother who didn't receive a cent but a couple of them got rooms full of beautiful antiques.

[@marsecband6325]

Can’t afford to shoot it, might as well clean it!

[@redranger1949]

2020 gun market in nutshell 👍

[@supermoon1430]

“Aims at nail on the wall” pew Pew pew pew

[@coppertopv365]

Snap Caps...

[@Serialkoala]

watching this as I dryfire 😁

[@russellsandidge4210]

Yep. This Ammo & reloading Supply shortage it's taking its toll at our local gun club. 4,000 members and there's hardly anybody showing up there. They've cancelled a lot of events. I read an article yesterday that the problem is with the unavailability of primers is causing the ammo shortage. There are conspiracy theories going around that somebody is going after the manufacturers that produce the raw materials to make primers. Fortunately after the last time 6 years ago I started stocking up on this stuff every chance I got. Ammo and reloading supplies.

[@180SecondIdeas]

I knew he'd use 818. Classic Paul.

[@davidschlegel3919]

Probably because it fit his hand better....

[@redwhiteandblue7290]

I wonder how many people actually got that joke ... HILARIOUS 😂😂😂

[@caseyforeman4992]

my m32 shoots 1010.12

[@redwhiteandblue7290]

@@caseyforeman4992 11.12 you mean ? 😂😂😂

[@redwhiteandblue7290]

@@caseyforeman4992 interchangeable with .446 😂😂😂👍👍👍

[@thomasbrown9402]

I love how he can disassemble his M9 while keeping his eyes downrange scanning for threats.

[@tacitus_kilgore7685]

Here's a tip for Hoppe's (or most any other juice in a bottle with a foil seal) if you don't want it to come racing out, if you happen to tip the bottle too far; poke a little hole in the foil with a toothpick! It almost acts like a dropper bottle! I poke the hole off-center next to the lip of the bottle. Give the bottle a little squeeze if you want a faster stream. Very little waste that way. Edit: Plus, if you're clumsy and leave the lid off and knock it over, you don't lose it all. (Just another recommendation. I'd never done that, myself.)

[@jackkomorowski2722]

Good tip. I found out the hard way.

[@Ghostrider-71]

Yes, this is a great idea.

[@williammatthews3464]

Aww...good tip

[@tufelhunden5795]

Great tip. Thanks!!

[@johnblaker2454]

This is an awesome idea that I'm ashamed to say never crossed my mind. Thanks! All credit will go to "random KZbin comment" because 6 months from now I wont remember your username. but you spirit will live on in my lowered level of frustration.

[@HyperZergling]

Perfect timing, Paul, my father and I are just about to receive our first firearms. Edit: Didn't expect to generate all the comments, but thanks for the responses!

[@possiblepilotdeviation5791]

Good for you. What are you getting?

[@joshtwyman6319]

Congrats man

[@HyperZergling]

@@possiblepilotdeviation5791 Glock 48 and Maverick 88 respectively

[@SmartLemon123]

Hell yeah brother!!!! Pew responsibly

[@cuntpuncherino]

@@HyperZergling I love my Maverick 88, very easy to strip/clean but the only drawback is, there aren't as many upgrades as with its cousin the mossberg 500. Course at almost half the price you really can't complain.

[@taofledermaus]

Please tell me YT didn't demonetize this video, for reasons?

[@andersbendsen5931]

Everywhere. You are everywhere. I like it.

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

Because Paul is to powerful for them.

[@jett888]

The Censorship is ON!

[@jamesdoesitmatter]

Their worried Paul will be one of the next Founding Fathers.

[@jett888]

Screwtube will censor or demonitize anything that moves yowards personal empowerment.

[@VexShiza]

Thank you for showing us how you clean your firearms. I understand why you didn't want to make this video but I'm glad you did.

[@Maj_Kasul]

Stop what you’re doing and listen up. Paul is speaking.

[@Maj_Kasul]

Maybe, but my firearms are clean and functional.

[@FlickrFriedGizzard]

I used to HATE cleaning my weapons in the Corps. Now, after a day on the range or in the woods, it's therapeutic! Especially while using my favorite "alcohol solvent"!

[@fnerXVI]

Yeah cause you were stuck at the armory when you could be fucking off drinking with the boys. Totally agree though it's very therapeutic.

[@lebowskiunderachiever3591]

Applying alcohol solvent internally while watching this , lol . U.S. Army here and respect the U.S.M.C. 100% . I miss the days of "dress to impress and kill the rest" mindset , every uniform clean and sharp I say this as I "freshen-up" my steel toe work boots as a way to maintain

[@Sirmancelot91]

Probably because now, you can take your time and make it a relaxing experience ;)

[@alanderson9711]

Sam P. -they made S1-S4 go to the perimeter and fire a few mags on weekend to ensure we’d clean. Buddy had access to aJeep and we’d all pile in, head to the dump and going full auto playing Rat Patrol. Ahh memories SF

[@briankerr4512]

my words after I clean a gun is ... that's one lean mean clean fighten machine

[@AllWriteSoft]

Paul - Believe it or not this was one of the most helpful videos you have put out. I had no idea you could use ivory soap and water. Thanks for the great tips!

[@BigFrakkinOgre]

Every time I watch Paul I learn something new. Today's lesson:Rifle designers all know Paul, and have been messing with him for years.

[@patrickholt8782]

“This is just what I do.” Ok so I’m about to watch the best way to do it.

[@Mister_Belvidere]

I was in the "I wonder when Paul's next video will drop" camp for the past few hours. Well here we are.

[@anthonycorreia3017]

Same.

[@thecommenter9678]

As a person who is a new owner, i found this HIGHLY valuable information. Thank you for taking the time to do a video that likely didn't get as much traction as other more "interesting" subjects.

[@dangibson5972]

I never thought I’d watch a video of someone cleaning 3 firearms...and enjoy it.

[@AKOuterheaven]

I was an active duty Marine for 8 years and I've been in the Army for over 4, and I can honestly say Paul is one of the most gifted instructors/teachers I've ever witnessed.

[@trepan4944]

"Your firearm does not have to be Springtime fresh" -Paul "Meat Target Maestro" Harrell, 2020.

[@prancer1803]

Haha!

[@danielaramburo7648]

Not mine. My AR15 is a metrosexual so he insists on floral fragrances.

[@justingram85]

Idk, glocks do require Irish spring and mountains of praise with motivational daily affirmations to be maintained properly.

[@eddyflo2978]

Why do springtime fresh when you can go for winter chestnut and pumpkin spice

[@Maurice895]

Paul, you cover every base on firearms, you're awesome sir.

[@TheBrewjo]

Even as a humble Janitor, I know people have been designing things specifically to spite me in my efforts to clean... Sure they did it 20 years before I was born, but I can tell :D

[@highvisibilityraincoat]

Thank you for doing what many will not

[@abc-wv4in]

Every job is important. I'm sure also there is a lot of satisfaction in producing clean surroundings.

[@benbarker8154]

Paul: I was never taught how to effectively clean a firearm. Thank you.

[@danieleliahushapiro4280]

Paul Harrell: Pours CLP in cup *needs to look at the cup* Field strips a beretta 92fs *looks straight at the camera and saves the firing pin* The epitome of badass

[@stasshestakov]

it was recoil spring

[@chriswarren1618]

Damn, the only guy Ive seen who can give a complete, detailed, tutorial on the dry subject of Firearms Cleaning and make it interesting too! Well done, Paul.

[@mofomedic5753]

“I can recycle this t-shirt when a meat target wears it”, that’s hilarious! Great video as always sir, many thanks.

[@thomaswashburn3513]

Tomorrow: National shortage of 409, Ivory soap, patches, Hoppes #9, CLP... and not a single t-shirts to be found at any GoodWill stores. 😂

[@VexShiza]

This made me laugh.

[@seansmith7017]

For those that live in the gulf-south where the humidity is always high and a little salty, using straight water is problematic since it won't evaporate due to the air already being saturated. You can add a some inexpensive isopropyl alcohol to your water mixture to help it evaporate.

[@lostronin380]

Good tip thanks. 👍

[@MrMorgan58]

air compressor is a great drying aid as well down here

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

One of the positive things about living in Alberta is that you really don’t have to worry about gun rusting due to humidity, largely due to the fact that there is no humidity in Alberta.

[@Willyd2758]

@@MaxwellAerialPhotography der

[@metiscus]

@@MaxwellAerialPhotography with Castro's son running things, soon you won't have to worry about having guns to clean either.

[@Goolio2020]

Love all of your videos! It is great watching a military man care for his service arms. Thank you Mr. Harrell for your service to our country and for the great education.

[@NormadYT]

The way you speak makes me one of your biggest fans I can’t think of many KZbinrs that match your charisma from just talking about what you are passionate about. Love you lots from the uk wish we had your freedom of expression

[@stealthybanana8751]

Almost 43 minuets of paul, hell yes

[@TheMoodyedge]

I echo that sentiment.

[@lowearthsurfer]

I second this

[@Gideon_Judges6]

That's a lot of dancing!

[@williamventer700]

Watching you take that extractor pin out reminds me of a story. I was at basic training, 30 years ago, doing that very thing, out in the field, and dropped the pin on the ground. Couldn't find it, and I was having a mini stroke, one for dropping the pin and losing it, and two, knowing I was gonna get smoked by my drill for losing it. Luckily, a buddy found it for me, so crisis averted.

[@kuriboh635]

I remember something similar happening with one of my buddies in ait in our barracks and I remember after telling the drill that was there he made us stand at arms length and walk back and forth to find that pin. The thing that sucked was our ct area had a rock training pit, so every step we had to stop and make sure the bouncing tiny object wasn't the pin. He ended up finding it in his cleaning kit.

[@MrSolLeks]

talking about extrator "this is one of those small parts where you have to pay very close attention too" >Me, having never taken it off and cleaned it "hmm, maybe I should clean my rifle right now"

[@sumcok4926]

Same here. I can just imagine Paul's disappointment in my maintenance.

[@privateer454]

Hoppe's #9 is like a fine cologne.

[@papa-3895]

Agreed. Love the smell!

[@almostontimehero5415]

With less burning sensation.

[@kaylera1]

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[@dwaneanderson8039]

It might not be good for getting the ladies, but it would be just the ticket for a woman trying to get a man.

[@stevenlord782]

J S. Love that comment.

[@uncleval1250]

Paul: This will be a long and tedious video Me: Watches video twice 🤠👍

[@brandongreeneng]

Im on 30 at least, when i cant sleep i put it on. Does the trick.

[@davidlium9338]

Hilarious!!!

[@happyhome41]

Beautiful. Thank you for being so paid ahead.

[@Chris_Toney]

I've watched this at least four times. Why? Because it's comfortable to be immersed in competence, experience and knowledge. January 31, 2024: Paul Harrell reaches 1M Subscribers. A tribute to a worthy man. Thank you, Paul!

[@ditzydoo4378]

As an Gunsmith and retired Army NCO I'm thrilled to see anyone clean their gun before bring it to me. I've received AR's that are "Carbon-Locked" from zero cleaning, and an owner with a stupefied look on their faces expressing disbelief as to why it's so.

[@stevenlord782]

Never underestimate the stupidity of others! Especially with firearms!

[@ditzydoo4378]

@@stevenlord782 so true, so true. >_

[@davidherbst]

This is very relaxing and instructive. I feel like I’m watching Bob Ross clean a gun.

[@aaronbreeden6898]

My thoughts exactly.

[@elizabethhardzog2894]

Happy little springs and a happy, happy little slide. Put a little drop here and a nice drop there...oh, i think we should put another little happy drop here. Now we put the cap on and set it way over here in its happy place...so nice. Sucha nice video, Paul. Now lets blow up some orange sodas! Lol

[@keegenke]

Congratulations! Always good to hear these things.

[@semajniffirg230]

I use magpul grips and just keep a spare bolt and a couple spare parts in the grip, one bolt for training, one for go time. Love how Paul is still running a classic A2

[@davecrupel2817]

Cleaning guns isn't as fun as shooting them. But is an absolutely vital facet of firearms ownership. So I very much appreciate you doing a good detailed video on this subject, Paul!

[@natsirttrebor1425]

During Paul's off week I watched a lot of his videos on the KZbin app on my television, now my 4 year old daughter likes watching Paul Harrell videos with me.

[@NCGunguy89]

@ 6:25, i got a stong Bob Ross feeling. I was waiting for Paul to beat the devil outta that q-tip

[@patrickgriffitt6551]

Why it was a happy little Q-tip.

[@Art790631]

At least I wasn't the only one thinking it.

[@ada4989]

Paul is possibly the best "guntuber" out there. Is videos are akin to bob ross, his calm informative and neutral style is heartwarming to say the least. Thank you paul.

[@christoFlair777]

I thoroughly enjoyed this cleaning video and did not think it was boring or tedious at all. Thank you Paul!!!!!

[@williamthompson9262]

I was once paddling my kayak to shore and took a spill and had to swim a fair distance with my, s&w m69 and ruger holy action rifle on me. After a few minuets in the pacific I promptly got back on the boat and hosed everything down with fresh water. Dried it as best I could, and lubed the living hell out of everything with oil. Everything worked out fine but at the time I couldn’t believe I was taking a hose to my guns. Now I feel much better about it.

[@barfo281]

If your weapon gets salt water on it, you're supposed to rinse it with fresh water ASAP, then dry and lube ASAP.

[@krukabman]

I was in the Atlantic swimming one time and took my sidearm with me on purpose. Just to see? Got back to the hotel a few hours later and broke it down and rinsed it thoroughly in the sink, then dried & lubed it. have never had an issue with it. It has also been in the local lake and river several times!!!!!!!! (It does however have maritime Stryker cups, in case it is needed for defense.)

[@vanstry]

I'm glad I watched it. Never got any 'formal' training on how to clean guns, just the stuff I picked up and figured out. Knowing about rinsing with water (that I can actually do it with things other than AK's and SKS's) was worth the watch. Same for using soap and water. Thanks for doing that.

[@Shinobi1Kenobi]

The only people who reliably get "formal training" on cleaning firearms are enlisted Army and Marine Corps and certified gunsmiths. It's always a good idea to get an older vet to teach you to clean firearms, because a gunsmith will probably charge you more than a 6 pack of beer and a few smokes.

[@FishHeadly1]

Same here.

[@videodistro]

Soap and water is ONLY helpful for corrosive ammo. Most all 5.56/.223 is not corrosive. No need for his soap and water. It's not needed to take off carbon residue.

[@mkultraification]

@@videodistro nobody said it was needed. Just that it's effective.

[@juangonzalez9848]

videodistro From what I got out of this vidjéo is that if you keep it properly oiled, soap and water is enough to get the carbon fouling off making it unnecessary to use hopes and other specialized cleaners. The oil keeps it from baking onto the steel/aluminum and the soap is enough to take the oily carbon off.

[@jackieeastom8758]

Watching you clean your gun is way more entertaining than watching politicians blame each other for the current situation of our society! Thank you for sharing

[@nicktrue7915]

Hi Paul! In a heavily saturated world of firearms channels, you are on the top and still humble. Thank you for everything you do.

[@marsoelflaco5722]

Caleb is having a whiskey and a tantrum that "you're doing it all wrong!!!" 😉👍✌

[@arb1t0r1999go]

I've never realised that you can use soap and water. I usually just drown everything in CLP

[@deusvuult]

Nothing wrong with that - just more expensive

[@timothybayliss6680]

Black powder rifles usually clean really well with hot soapy water. Nitrates are water soluble and 90% of the grime will wash off. Even this modern rifle he keeps pretty wet, and the soap will pick up the lube oil and you can rinse it away. If you have a piece that hasn't been cleaned since the last guy bought it and you don't have to lube the action, you will need something to help or some elbow grease.

[@vidard9863]

@@timothybayliss6680 ... I am probably doing it wrong as no one ever showed me how to do it, but I clean my cap and ball revolver, everything but the grip, with a pot of boiling water, when I pull it out it dries itself.

[@kftc1980]

David Lawrence yes, no advertisements out there pushing soap and water! Glad we have Paul.

[@whiterook8483]

I use 93% alcohol then clp

[@S-T-R]

I just love how technical Paul can be in his descriptions and for one I thank you!

[@bobdole6416]

I just love that Paul is an honest man trying to pass knowledge. So many channels are meme channels just trying to get likes. I always want more Paul.

[@fly_swatter_]

"Detailed cleaning & plenty of lube is EXTREMELY important" best paul harrell quote ever.

[@MM-qi5mk]

Saved my marriage

[@afishyfella]

Definitely words to live by.

[@CreeperJ44]

Wasn't bored one minute, you held my attention the whole time.

[@mpkirkwood]

Thank you Paul for yet another professional presentation. Your videos help me and my family a lot.

[@hoosiered471]

This is why I enjoy watching videos on topics that I already basically know....you can always learn something new. Thanks Paul!

[@lencao4515]

POV: Your loving dad teaches the basics of cleaning the AR15 he got you for christmas