Today's defensive handguns are rugged, reliable machines, but they won't stay that way if they're not properly maintained. While most shooters will be careful to keep their guns dry and free of debris, it's not uncommon for handguns to be fired without the benefit of regular cleaning and proper lubr

I don’t put any of my guns back in the safe until they’ve been cleaned. The process of firing a gun is very dirty and even after firing one shot you can see noticeable debris in the barrel. If it’s a blow-back operated gun then you also get gas pressure entering the action, which also spreads debris

Many people treat their guns like their children or pets and must give them everything they need in order to be happy.A popular question we often get is if it’s possible to over clean your guns? No but you can damage your gun AND effect its accuracy by cleaning it improperly. Let’s discuss some ti

There’s the quick way to clean your gun (using a bore snake) and the slow thorough way (using cleaning rods). Both have their places and let’s take a look at when you should use a bore snake.It’s recommended to give your gun a quick clean after every time you shoot.Most people who are interested in

While it’s not very difficult to pick out a good cleaning solvent, there are so many to choose from that it can be confusing. We hope that our Top 10 List answers most of the common questions but we wanted to give a few other tips and tricks when it comes to choosing the best gun cleaning solvent.Se