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Tag: Gun Oil
Weapons
How To Maintain Your Weapons
POLICE
A delineated process for weapon maintenance keeps officer sidearms as squared away as other agency gear.
January 27, 2013
Weapons
Bushmaster Introduces Bore Squeeg-E Cleaning System
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.
December 14, 2010
Weapons
Carry A Basic Gun Cleaning Kit While On Duty
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.
November 18, 2010
Weapons
An Effective Weapon Maintenance Plan In 5 Steps
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.
October 20, 2010
Weapons
Which Lubricant Is Best For Your Service Weapon?
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.
June 18, 2010
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