Question 1

Do I need to clean the magazines?

Accepted Answer

Of course. The mags are an overlooked component of the firearm when it comes to maintenance. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines to disassembling the mags and make sure you clean then as often as you do your gun. Dirty mags can lead to feeding malfunctions.

Question 2

What’s the most important thing to check when stripping the gun for cleaning?

Accepted Answer

By now, you should know the answer to that question. If not, go back and read the section on how to clear a firearm before field stripping. Safety is critical, and if you don’t adhere to the correct procedures, you’re at higher risk of experiencing an accident due to negligent behavior.

Question 3

Do some guns need cleaning more often than others?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you look at the 1911 model, for example, this gun requires expensive maintenance, or you’ll get malfunctions. However, a striker-fired pistol like a Glock or CZ P10c, won’t require maintenance, and you can push over 1,000 to 2,000-rounds through these firearms without bothering about malfunctions due to a lack of keeping it clean.

Question 4

What’s the most popular pistol in the world?

Accepted Answer

The Glock is by far the most popular pistol in the world. There are many reports of faults with the gun online, but you need to consider that Glocks sells more guns than any other company, and it’s the gold standard for firearms ownership since the 1990s.

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