{"id":9316,"date":"2021-07-27T18:17:11","date_gmt":"2021-07-27T23:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armoryden.com\/?p=9316"},"modified":"2021-07-27T18:31:25","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T23:31:25","slug":"why-is-proper-firearm-cleaning-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/armoryden.com\/why-is-proper-firearm-cleaning-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is Proper Firearm Cleaning Important?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][wgl_double_headings title_tag=”h2″ title_size=”32px” title_line_height=”40px” title_color=”#252525″ subtitle_color=”#cc0000″ custom_title_color=”true” title=”How Often Do You Clean Your Firearm?”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][wgl_custom_text font_size=”20px”]H<\/b><\/span>ow often do you perform routine firearm cleaning and mainteince using a solvent trap? Some firearm owners clean after each use, while others set a regular schedule.[\/wgl_custom_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][wgl_custom_text font_size=”20px”]It is important to consider the length between each firearm cleaning session, and how you clean your firearm. Should you clean without a solvent trap, or move away from the traditional methods by using a solvent trap?[\/wgl_custom_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][wgl_double_headings title_tag=”h2″ title_size=”32px” title_line_height=”40px” title_weight=”750″ title_color=”#252525″ subtitle_color=”#cc0000″ custom_title_color=”true” title=”What Is Important About Proper Firearm Cleaning and Frequency of Cleaning?”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][wgl_custom_text font_size=”20px”]How you clean your firearm really comes down to preference. Generally, there are no rules except for the obvious safety protocols such as ensuring your firearm is unloaded prior to cleaning.[\/wgl_custom_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][wgl_custom_text font_size=”20px”]Poor firearm maintenance poses a plethora of risks, which is why consistent\u00a0maintenance\u00a0is necessary. Your firearm is like any machine that accumulates dirt over time. Rust buildup is also expected since most\u00a0firearms are made of corrosive metals.[\/wgl_custom_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][wgl_double_headings title_tag=”h2″ title_size=”32px” title_line_height=”40px” title_weight=”750″ title_color=”#252525″ subtitle_color=”#cc0000″ custom_title_color=”true” title=”Regular Cleaning Ensures Your Safety and Those in Your Firing Proximity”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][wgl_custom_text font_size=”20px”]Rust and corrosion can cause your firearm damage and can lead to malfunction. Failure to fire and failure to feed, fouling, and other malfunctions can cause harm or even death, but these risks can be reduced by properly and regularly cleaning your firearm.[\/wgl_custom_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][wgl_double_headings title_tag=”h2″ title_size=”32px” title_line_height=”40px” title_weight=”750″ title_color=”#252525″ subtitle_color=”#cc0000″ custom_title_color=”true” title=”Extends The Life of Your Firearm”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][wgl_custom_text font_size=”20px”]Proper maintenance is a basic and general rule to prolong the life of anything, guns included. Anything that operates in a friction-based fashion needs to be maintained and cleaned, many times oiled rigorously. A clean firearm is a reliable and functioning firearm. Regular firearm cleaning\u00a0keeps dirt, rust, and corrosion away, saving your firearm from damage, which would eventually affect its performance.[\/wgl_custom_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][wgl_custom_text font_size=”20px”]There is no such thing as \u2018cleaning your firearm too much\u2019. Excessive cleaning will not cause major issues or damage to your firearm. much cleaning will not cause any major damage\u00a0to\u00a0your gun. If you are unfamiliar with firearm cleaning, it is important to understand several factors that help gun owners with their frequency cleaning, such as: shooting frequency, weather, moisture of the environment, ammunition used, type of use, type of firearm and more\u2026[\/wgl_custom_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][wgl_double_headings title_tag=”h2″ title_size=”32px” title_line_height=”42px” title_weight=”750″ title_color=”#252525″ subtitle_color=”#cc0000″ custom_title_color=”true” title=”Here Are the Top Reasons Why You Should Be Cleaning Your Firearm Regularly:”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]\n

Climate: Moisture and Weather<\/span><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][wgl_custom_text font_size=”20px”]Moisture buildup can happen if you live in a\u00a0region with\u00a0high\u00a0humidity levels. This can happen even if you keep your gun in a safe as the air may seep into it.\u00a0Your storage location can also be a contributing factor to moisture buildup. If you keep it in a basement or stash it\u00a0in an area with low temperature, moisture will accumulate\u00a0leading to rusting.\u00a0When left unchecked, moisture would settle and will develop rust and corrosion as well.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>[\/wgl_custom_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]\n

Corrosive Ammunition\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][wgl_custom_text font_size=”20px”]Probably one of the most common factors causes a firearm to become dirty and in need of a deep cleaning is corrosive ammunition. Non-Polycoated steel tends to be the dirtiest, which also depends on the type of firearm it is being shot from. Gas impingement-based AR based platforms tends to run very dirty when taking steel loads, yet AK47s and other AK based platforms operate flawlessly and run as dirty as if brass loads are used. Corrosive ammo primers tend to be a culprit too, so it\u2019s best to know your ammo as well as you know your firearms![\/wgl_custom_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]\n

Usage Type<\/span><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][wgl_custom_text font_size=”20px”]The number of times you use your gun matters. Usage is one of the main factors that determine the necessary cleaning rigor and frequency best suited. Obviously, you should immediately perform routine maintenance after firing at the range, especially if you were using steel ammo.[\/wgl_custom_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]\n

Hunting & Competitions<\/span><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][wgl_custom_text font_size=”20px”]Competition shooters clean their guns immediately after a match. This keeps their guns in perfect working condition, as a\u00a0well-maintained\u00a0gun promises accuracy and higher scores.\u00a0Hunters seldom use their firearms,\u00a0but they still clean them regularly. This is because the environment they hunt in exposes their firearms to harsh conditions.[\/wgl_custom_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][wgl_double_headings title_tag=”h2″ title_size=”34px” title_line_height=”42px” title_color=”#252525″ subtitle_color=”#cc0000″ custom_title_color=”true” title=”Using a Solvent Trap Firearm Cleaning Accessory or Going With The Traditional Messy Route – Which is Better?”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][wgl_custom_text font_size=”20px”]In the past, firearm owners used the standard, steel brush, solvent, and cleaning patches. Eventually, solvent traps were created and used and the benefits were immediately realized.[\/wgl_custom_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][wgl_custom_text font_size=”20px”]Cleaning without a solvent trap is like remaining stuck in time with a flip phone when the iPhone 12 is available. Sure, the flip phone will get the job done, but the iPhone 12 Max will make your cleaning sessions more efficient without more headache.[\/wgl_custom_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][wgl_button button_text=”BROWSE SOLVENT TRAPS” shadow_style=”always” customize=”gradient” text_color=”#ffffff” text_color_hover=”#ffffff” bg_gradient_start=”#e50700″ bg_gradient_end=”#2d0000″ bg_gradient_start_hover=”#2d0000″ bg_gradient_end_hover=”#e50700″ border_gradient_start=”#e50700″ border_gradient_end=”#2d0000″ border_gradient_start_hover=”#2d0000″ border_gradient_end_hover=”#e50700″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Farmoryden.com%2Fproduct-category%2Fsolvent-traps%2F|title:Browse%20Solvent%20Traps”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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