Cleaning and Lubricating Your Pistol

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[@2aEdu]

I have never heard of a manufacturer not recommending cleaning the bore. (Just sayin) I also know that powder residue that is left in the bore attracts moisture and can lead to rust. I am sure in your case, this is not an issue because of the frequency in which you shoot. I also know that if the bore is chrome lined or nitrided that it will resist corrosion. There are certain guns however that will rust if the inside of the barrel is not cleaned and a light film of oil applied with a patch before storage assuming they are not frequently shot. I know this from experience. This is especially true for milsurps that do not have chrome lined bores. Even with modern non corrosive ammo.

[@reesehague56]

I agree and I was always told even if a gun is brandnew out the box clean it and oil it before shooting

[@johnhaster1615]

Simple and direct. I appreciate the back to the basics approach and common sense in your pistol and AR vids. Thanks Reid!

[@TRIIGGAVELLI]

Reid, as silly as it sounds thank you for LOADING the pistol at the end of the video.

[@tlee1982]

Thank you Reid for explaining the cleaning and lubricating process that was simple. For the cleaning I bought was basically were patches, Hoppes 9, and hi-temp grease. I didn't spend a whole lot of money. Lube the suggested areas you showed on the video and it was how you described.

[@alexpluff]

Thanks Reid, your videos are so informative. I have been wondering for a long time about how to lube my pistol. I have seen alot about overlubing will catch carbon, and some say that no lube is needed at all. I like your mentality. I will put some grease where it slides, and not worry about the rest. Most of my gun cleaning time is spent on the inner barrel, its great to see that your personal experience is to not clean it at all. This entertaining video has probably saved me more time and gained me more info then most others that i have seen.

[@daverichards4487]

I've only been carrying for two years, and my feeble attempts at cleaning my pistol have been less than satisfactory. Your video has helped me a lot, as your videos always do.

[@slickdaddy12]

I clean my pistols thoroughly . . . Close attention to every detail. Like Reid mentions, this is still a free country. I'm cleaning the hell out of my firearms. I ain't changing!!! 😅😁😂

[@samwagner31]

Glad I saw this video, got me thinking about the last time I cleaned/lubed my pistols. I can't remember when I last did. My newest Glock I cleaned the factory lube off and put new stuff on but that was about 1500 rounds ago.

[@user-kk3dq3xw9g]

Great video. I used to clean all my guns with Hoppes No. 9 but recently discovered frog lube. So far I love this stuff. It is all natural food grade and smells like wintergreen. After seasoning your gun with this (usually two to three applications) the carbon wipes right off with just a dry rag or micro fiber cloth. I will put a small amount of the liquid frog lube on the same areas as shown in the video.

[@michaelyoung5464]

I love the simplicity of your methods. I will be moving away from my overly complex time consuming methods and switching to yours.

[@uscgalpha91]

Reid, picked up the grease at Walmart. Great call. I don't see how all the other high dollar lubes are any different. I have been using Mobile 1 synthic 5-30 on my AR for the last 5 years. All the other "gun oils' were cooking off after a couple of mags. I added 1 part trans fluid to 4 parts oil and the carbon had nothing to stick too. Back to the Glock I think the Wally grease lightly applied is perfect. Thank you for posting a real video.

[@dragonsofthunder]

Do the Mobil 1 oil and grease combo!!! It's amazing!!! That's what the School of The American Rifle dude uses

[@bruddak1143]

Love your videos Reid. Practical, informative, and most of all simple. Thanks for what you do. I hope to make it out to Valor Ridge soon and train under you.

[@tacratt6091]

I have always used break free CLP for rust prevention, it keeps the high end blueing on my over and unders squared away and I use it on all guns and knives that are not stainless!

[@forestgump5765]

I am a brand new gun owner and trying to learn how to clean my handgun. This is the best video on this subject I have found so far. Quick, easy and to the point. You make it seem so easy. And for that. I thank you...

[@Hjerte_Verke]

I'm sorry if you think this is the best video on the subject. He seems to be the only one on youtube that never cleans the barrel, which is patently preposterous. While he does a halfway decent job on the exterior and interior of the slide and lubes it with a high quality grease, I don't understand why he NEVER cleans the barrel. This channel seems geared for the firearm enthusiast equivalent of Pigpen from Charlie Brown/Peanuts. He was the dirty kid if you recall. 🤡

[@RileyRR]

Because of watching your videos I now use Grease to lube my guns instead of oil. My guns run a lot smoother now and way less mess (oil leaking and spraying when shooting). I also love that its super cheap. A $5 tub will last years!

[@genopurple921]

You da mane Reid. Thanks for all the wisdom over the years

[@jrr444]

Easy to follow and straight to the point. For a new gun owner as myself, this was very helpful!

[@randyarnold4930]

Wow. Finally a no nonsense how to. Really like your sight. Good job!!

[@michaelyoung5464]

I've always wanted a really simple way to clean my Glock. I just tried this out and man, thing is smooth as butter! Thanks for the great video :)

[@recker3168]

So you said it's been years since you've cleaned the inside of the barrel. So it isn't necessary to clean the inside of the bore. Also do you not clean the inside of barrels of all your firearms including AR's? I hope you can answer my question thanks.

[@1791Actual]

I just got done watching the AR cleaning video where you used the high-temp bearing grease and was wondering if you used it on pistols too. You could easily fill a used Altoids Smalls tin with it to put in a field cleaning kit.

[@adamselene621]

I use grease as well; usually something a bit more high tech than automotive stuff, but grease is nice because it sticks to the metal, doesn't dry out as fast as oil.

[@ge45gecalled39]

as always Reid, excellent, thanks

[@erokbrewmeister9231]

Great video for a newbie, much appreciated!

[@MatteoSixSeventyFour]

Good video. I use the exact same stuff.

[@roberttighe5687]

Great tip about the hi temp grease. Will have to pick up a tub! Thanks Reid

[@arthursmith643]

Robert Tighe a great grease used by Gunsmiths and Hunters is Lubriplate SFL-O. Amazon or MidwayUSA.com sells it. Google and check it out.

[@trollpolice]

great video reid, can you do a how to clean and oil a shotgun?

[@Dan-op7zc]

i use simple green and remington oil on my pistol havent used anything else and its been working for years

[@mastercylinder0078]

Quick and easy for a newbie like me. Thanks dude

[@HardcoreGator]

8/10 for not replacing your +1. All jokes aside, I liked all three of your vids with AR, AK and semi-auto cleaning. Didn't know about the grease. Will likely move to that. Thanks for the info and keep it up!

[@daveu1001]

Good video I like the fact that you don't go overboard with 10 minutes of clean and lube

[@ImGuti]

Great video, exactly what I was looking for

[@lonewolfsurvival3453]

Hi Reid! Outstanding video, but I do have a question. I could not find any "high temp, all-purpose" grease at my local auto parts store. I picked up a tub of "high temp wheel bearing" grease. Do you think that would work for lubricating your pistol or would that particular kind of grease makes things to gummy or sticky? I'm not exactly sure what the differences are between the kinds of grease and I'm not using it until I get your advice. Thanks Reid!

[@stephenbaintonjr2718]

Hey Reid. Quick question for you. I live in New England and used to use wheel bearing grease on all of my firearms but switched to a liquid lube (specifically Liberty Lube) because I was worried the grease gums up in cold temperatures. A ton of people recommend grease but I don't know if that applies to me as I live in a cold environment during the winter. What are your thoughts? Thanks.

[@jdrake3377]

I use Ballistol, no need for gloves and it turns you gun parts (after time) into a non-stick skillet which makes clean up a whole lot easier.

[@keasy84]

***** I like to take my empty container of oil after oil changes on my truck or motorcycle and set it upside down with the cap on for a day or two afterwards and you'd be surprised how much residual oil collects down in the cap. Then I take that and pour it into a piston-oiler and use it for all my guns. If mobil 1 is recommended by almost all new car manufacturers for their engines it's gotta be good enough for my XD.

[@semajniffirg230]

Charger 5 I know this is old but man, a lot of the additives and detergents in automotive oil will do nasty things to polymer and certain plastics over time.

[@demisx]

I use Ballistol for cleaning too! Great stuff. My wife hates the smell, though. Gives me crap each time.

[@Dude17768]

It’s shit in cold weather tho

[@hunterman600cc]

When she's pregnant, you can't even crack the cap a county over without getting the old "reminder" that she doesn't prefer the smell. :) love ya honey.

[@bbroogs]

Bore snakes are the jam, man.

[@__BERSERKER__]

great shit Reid hope to see you soon.

[@RolandJGR]

Reid, how do you clean your M1A? The AR and pistol videos make sense and I appreciate the advice, but the M1A and other Garand type actions kind of baffle me because they don't pop right apart like an AR, a GLOCK, or even my beloved Hi-Powers. Can you do a video on cleaning an M1A in 5 or 10 minutes instead of the hour I take?

[@jdp5271989]

I went and bought some of that grease you got from wally world..thanks for the tips I was one of those guys that spend and hour gleaning guns and I have to say I hated it cause I thought guns had to be clean that thoroughly Im not going to waste my time like i have been jamming wads down the barrel. thanks for the videos keep them coming

[@bubbatoad100]

I find it interesting that you never clean your bore. I would think after as many rounds as you shoot you'd start to crud up the rifleing New to your videos, love them.

[@DinoNucci]

Yeah, you should clean your bore.

[@erikscustomguns]

I've been using motor oil for cleaning firearms I'm going to give this a try. Nice video very simple not a 15+ min video

[@cwrowe]

Must use Ballistol. It is a old cleaner but very good stuff! I've used it for years......

[@wquon2007]

once I was cleaning a shotgun that hadnt been touched in over a decade. whatever was used as a lubricant had solidified into a vinear, & there were alot of dead bugs in the trigger assembly. it took over 8 hours (spread over about a week) to get that sucker cleaned. so yea, a -5 minute clean can go a long way to remedy BS like that.

[@bangabruhh8291]

Thanks for your awesome videos Reid , I know how to clean a pistol and I still find it interesting to watch your video on it. Best part is the end when your insert the mag and load 1 into the chamber as it should be 👍🏼 haha. I do plan to come out train with you sometime, just saving up some $$ as I would be flying from commiefornia. Thanks for your time brother !

[@williamnichols6253]

+ Reid Henrichs Is that Hoppes #9 'Solvent' or 'Bore Cleaner'? The local shop only had the 'solvent' in a cute little spray bottle, but I bought a big bottle of the 'bore cleaner'... that'll work, right?

[@DinoNucci]

Poke might be a copper remover... Hoppes never tells you what's in it so I donno

[@joeyandlucas2013]

Thank you brother that was very helpful

[@eddiejclayton1]

I pack irrigation syringes with that same grease, it makes it much easier to lubricate tight spots. That high temp wheel bearing grease works awesome and a tub of it will quite literally last you your entire lifetime.

[@natashiapysh9915]

Hi Reid. Really great video! If you get a chance, check out Interflon Fin Super. It's a CLP that has been used for gun lubrication in Europe by military brigades and law enforcement. The more you use it the easier it is to clean your gun. There were a few good reviews recently on Ammoland and the view from north central idaho (he did a few interesting tests, where he froze the gun after lubrication) Thanks again!

[@greenhouse114]

I humbly suggest you wear snug, chemical-proof gloves when working with solvents. They play a major role in cancer, neurological diseases, parasite proliferation and many other diseases. Those interested in self-preservation do well to carry a clean, reliable pistol; however, if we promote a threat from within, then we defeat the purpose.

[@DeCavalcante]

greenhouse114 Shit, I've been drinking hoppes 9 with my whiskey for years. I better goto the doctor.

[@greenhouse114]

Captain America He'll have a laugh, pronounce you dead (a la Keith Richards - he's been dead for years, he just doesn't know it yet), and ask you who your next of kin is to send the bill to. In the mean time, enjoy getting your guns dirty.

[@throttlemccrackin1877]

greenhouse114 I have been working on cars and motorcycles for decades and my hands burn when in contact with the gunk. I wear gloves now and I hate it. I now wrench part time because; but what ever pays the bills.

[@greenhouse114]

Throttle McCrackin A lot of us have learned the hard way. Since I'm no longer bulletproof like I was when I was younger (LOL), I take precautions now.

[@keasy84]

greenhouse114 nitrile gloves are extremely cheap at Harbor Freight and on Amazon. I buy a big box for a few bucks and they last me forever. It's cheap, easy protection, no real reason not to do it.

[@sam7748]

Very good. Thanks!

[@mnrodriguez]

Thank you!

[@audi_kid]

Great video !! Thank you God Bless

[@matthewcopeland7557]

Hi Reid, thanks a ton for all the vids you have been posting. I have been watching them all. I was just wondering (slightly off topic) how much +P+ ammo have you put through your gun(s)? Do you find it takes more effort when cleaning if you have put +P+ down the pipe as opposed to "normal" ammo? Also, have you ever broken any gun components while using +P+? Thanks again for the fantastic vids. All the best :)

[@manoelusa]

Thank you

[@2lbsTrigrPull]

Interesting concept of not cleaning the bore of the barrel. Air rifles need to "lead in" for them to shoot most accurately. Maybe firearm barrels need a "copper-lead in" as well. I've only read that they need to be cleaned.

[@AngleFan1]

Thanks for the videos Reid. Do you think you might do some cleaning videos for other guns too? Like 1911s and AKs?

[@KevBot381]

Cleaning and lubricating your AK, please. I'd appreciate the inclusion of Ultimak (if/when removal of it is necessary for cleaning). Thanks for all you do.

[@lbclark1965]

Thanx 4 the info...........Cashville watching

[@hbhouston2]

a little, well a lot! more mentally challenging tho need someone like Reid to talk to

[@dwallace1112]

Great video, it is just that simple. Do not see why you got a few thumbs down. Keep the info riling.

[@GG-nv8gt]

My thoughts on Reid not cleaning the bore may be bc he’s still shooting, training damn near everyday. Not much chance of rust getting into that barrel. I could be mistaken, but ?

[@DinoNucci]

Yeah, if your a once a month shooter, you should run an oil patch down the bore between sessions.

[@hwhitley93]

I’m gonna clean every part on my gun I use the grease method and hoppes on my Glock 19 I feel like not cleaning the bore is just lazy just my opinion love your videos though thanks

[@russcorbett3923]

Cleaned, lubed and loaded .....sounds good to me :)

[@thomasrouh2258]

Reid you are an important part of my life......

[@DeCavalcante]

Reid, are you giving up on youtube and moving to full30 only? Thanks for the info.

[@DocLarsen44]

I have a quick question, Reid. Do you see any issue with this practice: As soon asl I have my gun broken down for cleaning, I take the frame and the guide rod out to the garage where I have compressed air plumbed in. I then blow out the frame and all the little part and then I do the same for the guide rod. Occasionally, I'll blow out the slide if it is looking especially grungy. I am only looking to get crap out of little crevices and crannies in parts that are kind of heard to get to. I have NEVER seen anyone else do this when cleaning a gun, so I thought I should ask if there is a definite reason not to blow a gun out with air.

[@ToXSicK1340]

DocLarsen44 I know your question was for Reid, But I see NO Problem at all with using a little Air PSI to help clean your Firearm. (Other than being careful not to Blow something off and then you can't find it? lol )

[@PineMountainVentures]

DocLarsen44 Make sure you have a moisture trap on your air compressor, it may get moisture on your gun parts and rust.

[@DocLarsen44]

PineMountainVentures Absolutely, I use this same air supply to paint with, so it has to be totally dry air.

[@rcfgum]

DocLarsen44 l like to use the can of compressed air. The straw on the can allows you to get into the tight spots.

[@fasllllll]

+DocLarsen44 blow the junk out, then apply lube, and blow again. the compressed air will actually help push oil into the little cracks and crevices that you can't really reach with your fingers. then wipe excess off. This is a superior method. most people dont have air compressors, thats why he avoids this route. some people do buy the little air cans that you would use on a keyboard, whatever you have access to...

[@sjohnson1776]

Wow. I've spend untold amounts of time cleaning my weapons so they were spotless. Looking forward to a little less of that! Thanks!!

[@Robnord1]

Hey Reid! GunBlue 490 has a *great* video concerning lubrication of firearms. For 30 years I cleaned and lubed just like you do...until I saw this gentleman's videos. Good stuff by a trained and experienced armorer.

[@swdfsdft]

I was raised and educated on firearms by a Vietenam-era Marine. As such, every gun has to be white glove clean and over-lubricated or else it will not work.

[@cwrowe]

I wouldn't agree that it wouldn't work. However never understood why people can spend a extra 20 minutes to get your weapon super clean? If you spend "hours" at the range you can spend proper time to clean your weapon

[@swdfsdft]

I'm being hyperbolous to express how anal my father raised me to be about cleaning guns.

[@JohnnyButtercuts]

+swdfsdft I convinced myself years ago that nobody cleans guns like I do. These morons who shoot 200+ rounds and don't strip the weapon down to the pins, are retarded. I take the entire slide apart and even the whole lower too. I'm not an expert by any means but I never hand any malfunctions in my G19 carry gun....yet, lol and I'm about 6k rounds into it. I spend around 30 minutes or more to get it properly lubed and greased

[@orozjetv]

This is one of a few instructional gun cleaning videos where the most important part is not left out - the gun is always loaded.

[@popacap21]

It would be badass to see a "survival/prepper" style series from the channel.. im sure ur shit would be good 2 go

[@irafowlerjr.7492]

Helpful, thanks

[@avalon449]

Did your firearm have to be "white glove clean" when you were in the Marines?????

[@mjcandy9153]

avalon449 Didn't everyone? Wasn't in the Corps, but that's what I've heard.

[@iR0NmAnKiD]

what about the back of the trigger bar where glock recommends a drop of oil?

[@22640cal]

Just out of my experience... Ill take the trigger bar out and clean it with a solvent, then take a clp and soak for a few and wipe it clean. I used to put a drop every time but it piles up on the connector and the moment dirt or dust is introduced it will cease to work. I had my trigger not reset on my 19 because of too much lube on the connector. Ill reapply and wipe every few months.

[@xiavue2123]

Stupid question, I dont need to take out the firing pin or the trigger mechanism for cleaning?

[@dash5047]

I'd say every 1000 to 2000 rounds

[@rapidfire4071]

I lightly use high speed lithium grease on the lugs, & just enough to see the glaze on the rails!!!

[@yamaha450rchristian5]

Do I have to do some sort of "special cleaning"for my new handgun before faking it to the range?thanks

[@daitedve1984]

I would! Remember, gun is STORED in a shop, meaning it covered with CONSERVATION oil! Remove "storing" oil and put regular one.

[@alwaysarmed88]

hey Reid, is it ok to use high temp wheel barring grease? i use that when i clean my guns. or do you suggest more what your using?

[@lgdurocher]

Always Armed88 that stuff works great

[@Rubicon1776]

i found there are different types. NGLI #2 GC-LB with different operating temp ranges -10 to 385 deg F continuously at 300 deg F and drop point temps of 500 deg F. These are hi temp EP complex lithium blends Walmart supertech & valvoline dura blend synthetic There is also NGLI #2 GC with lower operating temp ranges of about 0-275 deg F and 350 deg F drop point These are general multi purpose lithium but not state complex lithium or EP and not LB rated (wheel bearing rated) valvoline and autozone make sure you get the LB EP complex lithium kind with the higher ratings I'm sure the lower rating grease will work too but why not get the higher rated one or is there a reason not to?

[@Rubicon1776]

Is there a reason not to use the lower rated type if you already have it?

[@Eslamizar]

I have a gen 2 glock 19 and the breach face has the matrix marks lol... tooling marks. I named my glock trinity lol.

[@Eslamizar]

capsfan37 your mama! :)

[@joethacker2829]

Reid who's ammo do you recommend for self defense pistol?

[@cmb9059]

Looks like he ejected a federal HST out of his glock by the looks of the round. Could be wrong tho

[@georgebush3401]

thanks for the vid.... always hated cleaning my barrels. now cleaning guns does not suck so bad

[@rameshtiwari7849]

Very good

[@waynebattersby9461]

Do you clean your recoil spring

[@YusefYandron]

5 YEARS !!! *FAINTS*

[@fasllllll]

some people do more harm than good by trying to over-clean their guns. constantly popping pins in and out of the frame over and over again, not realizing that they are causing pin fitment to become looser over time.

[@PreppingDad]

I am neurotic when I clean my weapons, I even fully disasemble the slide everytime, but Reid, you are the man, I salute you for it. I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I have to make it to some of your pistol and rifle courses, goal for 2019! =)

[@bradchenoweth7584]

What about a cologne for those of us who don't get to get out and shoot enough? You could call it Valor For Men. I'd rock it. Beats rubbing my BCG on my shirt. lol

[@slappylink]

I like the smell too, I can’t lie. I have a “friend” who firmly believes hoppes should make a cologne for men, and a mouthwash for Marines.

[@glorytogod4372]

How often do you detail strip your pistol?

[@DinoNucci]

Every time I'm at the club

[@ArmaGuyz]

Yall wanna hear some funny shit. I bought me a bottle of Hoppes Number 9 when I bought my first shotgun. I didnt know all about cleaning and shit I just used it.. Then I got me a pistol later same bottle and guess what about 3 years later I realized I had been cleaning it with HOPPES SOLVENT lol... It gets it clean but its probably not a good idea to use it as a lubricant lol. But I will tell you this, Hoppes is great and I have never had any issues so the solvent must have some lubricant properties. Well I also had an Otis Gun cleaning kit and did use some of the Otis stuff too but mainly in my bores. I clean my bores until there is no black. My Shotgun is a bitch to clean I have never gotten all of the black out of that barrel but I always put a good 40 rounds or so through it when I shoot it. A little tip too. Ive heard cleaning guns within about an hour after the range gets them cleaner since the heat helps break that stuff up.

[@birddog4015]

Do u clean ur rifle barrel inside??

[@hughstewart3244]

interesting to see what you do....but dude please wear some gloves, those solvents are not good for you. We need people like you fit and healthy for years to come.

[@DFox-ud3gx]

Wow I punch the bore but I noticed my group will loosen up a bit so with watching this video I'm going to not punch the bore and take notes good thoughts.

[@DinoNucci]

Wrong

[@CWB1863]

I'm pretty anal about cleaning my pistols.I spend about 30 to 45 minutes after i shoot.I love cleaning them. :)

[@Krazeyeyed]

CWB1836 Me too, I always inspect everything as well. It's just about as fun as getting them dirty.

[@P.E.J.]

oh no - dont use solvent in a dirty gun. Clean it first with a rag to get the worst gunpowdersod out of there before useing solvent in the gun. If you use solvent in a dirty gun it will run into your gun in every little part of it and you will eventually get a lot of problems.

[@micahmcneely]

I just want to get clarification...... you don't clean the bore of any of your rifles or pistols. You leave the barrel completely dry? I'm curious cause I don't mind cleaning my guns but hate cleaning the bore!

[@DinoNucci]

Dude, clean the bore..

[@stephenn2001]

If you spend more than 5 mins cleaning it, you're playing with yourself lol

[@Dastardly_X]

✊

[@marukudo8532]

I can tell you're gunky funky.

[@oldwarmonger8750]

@Citizen 1 clp wouldnt clean that

[@kooz-miester6245]

Old worn out boxers from bodily functions hahahahahaha!!! This guy fuckin cracks me up man LOL...but so true 😋

[@docb1844]

why use solvent like Hoppes 9 + grease instead of a combo CLP like Break Free or RemOil? Whats the difference? Can you just use CLP?

[@Echo4PapaBravo]

agp1209 damn, how much lube are you using that it runs anywhere? Even CLP and RemOil should be applied with a patch or a q-tip. You aren't just spraying it on there and reassembling it are you? Oiling a gun doesn't mean soaking it in lube. Semper Fi

[@TheMetalHeaD256]

DocB I love CLP because it cuts the grime, and like you said, it's a combo. I will say that the lithium grease is good to go for a lot longer of a time. But I do enjoy, like Reid said, watching sportscenter and cleaning my guns so I am okay with cleaning them after every use with CLP. When I go out to Valor Ridge and don't plan on cleaning the rifle/pistol between days, I'll probably put some grease on my bolt carrier, and the slide for the pistol.