S&W .38 Special + P Cleaning Tutorial

[@NobleWife2022]

Thank you. I was able to clean my first gun ever, this 38 spl was my late grandma's that I inherited. She never knew how to clean it so I did for the first time. Thank you again, for your great informational video.

[@TheGunLove]

Thank you so much for sharing that! I’m glad that I was able to help keep the legacy going in your family! Happy shooting!

[@frank-the-tank75]

Grandmas carry?

[@Andre-hp4od]

@@frank-the-tank75 aye i just cleaned my grandmas gun too from this video 😭😭

[@frank-the-tank75]

@@Andre-hp4od Did knot no that grandmas could carry weapons. Very neat!

[@texassews535]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. You have made me very happy. I have never cleaned my 38. Never. I haven’t fired it in over 10 years. I asked my son to show me how to clean it and he wouldn’t do it, so I have taken it on myself to find out how. You did a very good video and explanation on how to clean it and I will be following along with you when I do it for the 1st time.

[@TheGunLove]

Thank you for watching and sharing! I’m so glad that I was able to help! If you aren’t going to shoot it for a long time or store it, be sure to store it properly to prevent rust. And now that you’re about to clean it… maybe you can go shoot it at the range!

[@texassews535]

@@TheGunLove Yes, that would be a good idea to get to the shooting range again!

[@victoriahayes9389]

I’m sorry your son wouldn’t show you. I make it a point to go out of my way for my parents because they’re beautiful humans who gave me life. Hopefully he takes you shooting soon! I just bought this gun yesterday and I’m excited to go out to the range.

[@mustafahajj]

That 38spc is a real beauty

[@garyK.45ACP]

Good video. Good job of showing to clean the extractor star and rod, very important. I prefer a patch "jag" to a loop tip. No need to pull a dirty patch back through the bore. OR you can take the patch off in the cylinder window and remove the tip with the patch off. To protect the face of the recoil plate (where the firing pin is) use a brass core brush with a looped tip, rather than one where the twisted wire core has been cut. The rounded brass tip won't damage the firing pin bushing, even it it happens to bump into it.

[@TheGunLove]

Thank you for sharing this great feedback! I agree with the jag tip suggestion. I am trying different things and have found when I cleaned it again that it was easier! I need to re do this video and when I do, I will have better view shots and use a jag! Happy shooting!

[@kentuckyrex]

A good tip for the wire brush. If you have an old sock lying around that's thick enough, you can tie it around the firing pin and backstrap to avoid worries of striking the firing pin with the brush.

[@ryanwalker4491]

Thank you! Haven't gotten around to cleaning my .38 yet until today and your video was very helpful. Looks almost brand new after the cleaning 😎

[@TheGunLove]

Hi! Thank you so much for sharing this feedback! I appreciate it! The owner agrees with you! I am so glad that I could help! 🥰

[@lanamoore3997]

Thank you! I just bought at S&W .38 Special +P from the gun shop and it’s kinda dirty. It’s my first gun for CC. I definitely want to get it cleaned before going to the range. Thanks again!

[@TheGunLove]

Thank YOU! I am glad that you found me and shared this! Yes. It is so important to keep a clean firearm. It will ensure that you have many years with it and it keeps you safe! Make sure to clean again after your range visits too. Happy shooting!

[@heinzpilot]

Great video! I just purchased this firearm. Want to clean it before I use it. You made it very easy to understand!

[@dominiquera6363]

Thank you for making this video, it was very helpful. I've had my 38 spl for a while now but just started using it recently and never knew how to properly clean it.

[@TheGunLove]

Thank you for watching and commenting! I’m so glad that I’ve been able to help! That’s the goal! To create more safe and responsible firearm owners by keeping a clean one! Please let me know if there is any other ones that you want to see cleaned!

[@jamescdevos]

My friend asked me to show her how to clean her revolver. I'd never cleaned one before. Now I know. Thanks.

[@markwittels1337]

Thanks for the video. You make it look so easy. Gonnna help clean my buddies piece tonite.

[@tonyrebel63]

Another wonderful well done video production. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheGunLove]

Thank you so much! Tryna keep at it!!!

[@tonyrebel63]

@@TheGunLove Good to see a sista doing things to show a positive impact. I actually love revolvers and shot guns. I have been looking for the little 22 Taurus Revolver since last year and finally found one on gun broker that sucker cost me 700 bills. But I just had to have it. Where can I find those cleaning tools that you use.

[@dennishough3709]

Great video!! I recently purchased a new S&W revolver. Question do you need to go through all the cleaning steps for a brand new firearm?

[@mynameis757]

you should show what you are dipping the material in.

[@Hugatree4me]

She mentioned that she was using Hoppe's Number 9 Bore cleaner at the beginning of the vid. Then later she lubricated with Hoppe's lubricant, which was the bright orange bottle

[@beckyfassel2922]

Thank you! Just cleaned mine with your help. Appreciate it!

[@TheGunLove]

My pleasure! Thank you for sharing!

[@kevincarter9921]

I would love to see you break down the Mossberg 930 JM pro.

[@randall336]

Ok so the only thing I don’t think you said that I was wondering what is the type of brush IE brass,steel, plastic??

[@cliff6490]

Great video, was wondering what is that small opening above to action release? Thx

[@dustinadams1838]

I found your video really helpful, I just wish you told me to take off my wooden handle before cleaning

[@zacharybush3979]

Great video! Thanks for posting this!

[@gmikl]

Question about the video, My gun is dirty, swab with patches and then a-tips, !

[@DG__3]

Great video. Please post more. Subscribed.

[@whomagoose6897]

If Hoppes #9 chemical smell is too strong. Try Hoppes Elite solvent. No strong chemical smell. Works great.

[@TheGunLove]

Thank you for sharing! I have the lubricant, but not the solvent. I’ll try it out.

[@JamesWilliams-vz1ff]

Thanks. You made it easy to clean my pistol.

[@susanawright7757]

I dropped my 357 stainless steel S&W revolver in the mud, barrel right down in it. Working on it now

[@TheGunLove]

Uh oh! You should be fine though! Thank you for watching this video! I hope it helps!

[@tonisyrmopoulos5607]

I recently got a 38spl so thank you for this, Do you recommend any particular silicon cleaning cloth or microfiber towel?

[@MrPaulVox]

Great info, thank you. What about the trigger areas and springs, etc? Just bought this .38 Special +P and it's my first revolver.

[@TheGunLove]

Thank you for the feedback! Yes, all areas of the gun should be cleaned. I just didn't go into detail with this gun. You can open up the grip to get in there and its pretty simple, its just that with this gun, I didn't need too. I have another video cleaning the Ruger LCR where I do open up the grip. I should have that posted over the next few weeks.

[@AzureCaribe10]

Nice video got down to cleaning and lubrication. Continue the great work.

[@kirksuydam9755]

Liked the video but I was always told to only insert the brush at the bore and not the muzzle if possible.

[@amyc4077]

Cool, thanks for sharing, also, is there any such thing as over cleaning a gun?

[@TheGunLove]

Hi! Thank you for watching! Great question. I think that everyone has their own way of wanting to maintain their weapons and it is always down to a matter of personal choice. If you mean as far as cleaning it too much, I guess not because some people love a clean gun and some people don’t care if their gun is super clean, as long as it’s clean. I would think that what would be important is to not damage your weapon by using excessive abrasive (i.e. steel and copper bore brushes) scrubbing and what not. You don’t want to mess up your weapons by scratching them up. If you’re cleaning your revolver and have sprayed or used a lot of cleaner, make sure that you don’t leave excess on your gun. I’d go so far as to say that if you have saturated your revolver, you can even “shake off” the excess fluid prior to wiping it down. You would then also want to check it again the next morning and do the same because you absolutely don’t want your leaking any type of oil. And even if it’s not leaking, you don’t want all of that lube on your gun because it can cause your gun to collect excess carbon and residuals that you don’t want. I personally love a clean gun, and I like to try to bring my guns back to super clean if I can. But that’s JUST ME and MY personal preference! Thank you for asking. I hope that others will share their thoughts as well.

[@amyc4077]

Thanks @@TheGunLove ! you are soooo on point, because the last thing I would want to do is damage my gun for the exact same reasons you shared above & since I'm such a newbie, awareness is key ... thanks again for sharing ... I prefer a clean gun too!

[@B33fJ3rk33]

Hoppes will 100% destroy the finish of the aluminum receiver over time. Instead, use a lubricant based cleaner, such as a CLP.

[@kbm-zw5jd]

Was this gun even dirty before you cleaned it? There was no carbon ring on the front of the cylinder. And always remove grips before cleaning. Solvents get under the grips and congeal. I’ve seen some nasty stuff under grips. And rubber grips should be removed once or twice a year even if the gun hasn’t been fired, and the frame wiped down. Rubber traps moisture and moisture causes rust, even in stainless steel.

[@MasterShrek69]

Before you put the bore brush through the barrel did you dip it in cleaner? It looked like you may have but didn’t mention it.

[@TheGunLove]

Hi! Yes. I am learning how to edit and film as I make these videos. Sometimes I clip too much or too little at points. Bear with me! I look forward to when I get it all right! Great call though! I actually clipped me cleaning the spring on my new video AK47.

[@sonnybedez7040]

Is this a 637?

[@spanview]

Thank you! Great and no stress to follow.

[@sabrinatobias9121]

What is the name of the liquid you use?

[@TheGunLove]

Hi. I use Hoppes No. 9 in this video.

[@whomagoose6897]

If the "Hoppes #9" chemical smell is too much. Try "Hoppes Elite" solvent as an alternative. Hoppes #9 is a great cleaner. But it does stink. Just a strong chemical smell. Keep the windows open. Hoppes Elite don't stink. Hoppes #9 has ammonia so it removes lead fouling in the barrel. If you use copper plated FMJ bullets there will be no lead problem.

[@TheGunLove]

This is GREAT information! Thank you for sharing that! I didn’t realize that was what the difference was.

[@vickie7166]

Cool very helpful.

[@johnmchale6667]

Great video!

[@TheGunLove]

Thank you so much! I’m sorry about the angle.

[@mortykatz2236]

I do it exactly as you show

[@TheGunLove]

Awesome! Thank you for coming by, watching and sharing!

[@cynthiamiddlebrooks-bruce6009]

Thank you I enjoyed the video 💕

[@TheGunLove]

Thank you So Much! I appreciate it! If there is anything you’d like seen or want to train in ATL, please let me know!

[@JasonGage]

Great video

[@TheGunLove]

@jasongauge Hi. Are you staying that this is a bad video? This was definitely one of my first videos I made and I’m aware that I could have filmed it better. Perhaps you can provide some feedback as to what you consider bad? It would be great to receive some constructive criticism. Thank you for watching and coming by!

[@JasonGage]

@@TheGunLove I honestly didn't even see the video, my son was using my phone and he shouldn't be leaving comments. Thanks for letting me know. And now that I did watch it, it was very good.

[@TheGunLove]

@@JasonGage Thank you do much for that! I was wondering what I needed to do and figured I would just ask! I’m glad that I did! I appreciate you!

[@BenLowers]

Cleaning a clean piece - nice vid. Grips… nah, don’t clean

[@bluefluke7585]

Good info, but the camera placement could be better. Some action is out of frame at top and left side.

[@TheGunLove]

Thank you for watching and for your feedback. I knew that I had some issues with this older video. I’m still learning, but will keep working to improve my videos along this journey!

[@OldSchoolPatrick]

Excellent! Thank you

[@TheGunLove]

Thank you!!! ☺️

[@littlejohn9458]

Ooo I think I'm in love 🥰

[@TheGunLove]

Thank you!!!!! 🥰

[@TheGunLove]

If you want to see anything else, please let me know!

[@Three721]

Beautiful

[@TheGunLove]

Thank you so much!

[@tuckerdelay9656]

❤❤❤

[@peterraab5920]

never call a gun a weapon. we call it a firearm

[@rotgutad]

🤓🤓🤓🤓

[@carryeveryday910]

“Hoppys”😂 it’s pronounced “Hops”

[@edenwilliams303]

Got my gun this morning from expansion2 on wickr glock19 gen 5.fired this morning and it was fine

[@TheGunLove]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing!