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American Gunsmithing Institute has released a DVD course covering Smith & Wesson's M&P semi-auto pistol, which has become a popular sidearm for law enforcement officers.
Read More →I've seen handguns that have not been cleaned and cared for. I've seen holsters with cobwebs and dust lines, telling me the weapon hasn't been removed in months.
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The Tactical Range Box includes two adjustable gun forks for rifles and shotguns, and also has an action-block insert arm designed to fit into the magazine well of AR-15 or M16 rifles. It supports cleaning and accessory mounting with red-dot sights, lights, and lasers.
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Most firearm owner's manuals cover magazine maintenance. It isn't always necessary to disassemble the entire magazine for cleaning after every range session, but it is necessary to wipe the follower and lips with a cotton patch or cloth after every range session.
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The Bore Squeeg-E Cleaning System is a pull-through system and includes the Bore Squeeg-E made from a proprietary polymer that's not affected by cleaning chemicals. It's designed to scrape a bore's lands and grooves to keep abrasive carbon fouling from harming the bore.
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I suspect that far too many law enforcement officers think that once lubrication is applied to a firearm it will remain on that firearm until that handgun, rifle, or shotgun is thoroughly cleaned again and re-lubricated. They are wrong.
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ArmorPur specifically targets body armor odor, eliminating it rather than masking or covering it up. Moreover, it accomplishes this with a no-bleach formula and within the specifications required for body armor.
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What I've learned over the years is that many officers will typically use way too much oil and solvent when cleaning their duty weapons. I've seen officers use lithium grease, brake cleaner and PB Blaster in their Glocks, but the main issues causing problems were from too much oil, or failure to remove all of the solvents.
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The main reason the M1911 is so successful is its grip angle. It's a natural pointer. The pistol takes advantage of the hand's natural geometry to promote accuracy, and the angle also makes the gun a pleasure to shoot. Having said that, certain steps must be taken to make the M1911 ready for carry.
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A weapon that's carried for duty or self defense should be checked for proper lubrication at least every two weeks and lubricated as necessary. Light lubrication is best, because it's less likely to attract dust and grime between firings.
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