Originally Posted by 6MT Yeah, cleaning that "goop" off from the factory is a given. My Glock 17 was the same. its amazing how many people do not know how
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07-17-2014, 04:49 PM | #3557 (permalink) |
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I usually break in cars, following manufacturers' recommendation. I've never "broken in" a gun. Often, not always, I'll clean it first...at least run a swap down the bore, maybe apply a little oil, but I largely believe "break in" to be an unnecessary step for a combat firearm.
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FYI I do disassemble, inspect, clean, lube, reassemble and functionality check of all of my new firearms before firing them for the first time. I have a Taurus 608, an 8 shot 357 Mag revolver. When new the double action on the trigger was rough, so I followed the advise of a revolver collector I know. I bought 8 357 Mag snap caps and cycled the trigger as much as possible. The trigger smoothed out and I got some good trigger practice. When I bought my Ruger MKIII 22lr pistol it took a couple hundred rounds before it started cycling reliably. Now it is rare for my MKIII to have a stoppage. I have 2 full size HK45s. One that I have put thousands of rounds through and one I just bought a few months ago that only has few hundred. The older one has a smother action than the newer one and shoots better in general. Even with that said, both are very accurate and very reliable. No failures/stoppages yet. Most experts do not considered a firearm combat ready until thousands of rounds have been fired through it, even if it is "combat firearm" and/or a proven make and model. Personally I don't considered one of my firearms reliable for my personal defense until I have put at least 500+ rounds though it usually firing many different types of ammo. You wouldn't consider a car reliable if you only drove it a couple time around the block.
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Kinda funny how there's a wikipedia page about the subject lol
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Actually, both my AR platform guns (the two custom builds) had a recommended procedure to break in the barrel. I followed the procedure, and the groups tightened up. Not that they were built to be tack drivers, I consider anything inside of an 8" circle @ 500+ yards good for the 6.8 & .308. That gives me a torso hit at that range, so I figure I'm good. But they both shoot within 5" at 300 yards, that's with me shooting (old eyes ya know). The guy that builds them is way better (sub 2" groups). My other guns have had 1000s of rounds through them and my revolvers have had the actions smoothed out by a smith. Frog lube is my preferred lube for all my toys. Works good and doesn't wash off if it gets rained on.
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Frog Lube FTW!
I can clean guns in front of the TV and no one complains about the smell. Easier/faster cleaning after the Frog Lube has completely soaked in. The best part it is bio-based. No harsh/toxic chemicals! Any way. Got a new "toy"!
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