Things You'll Need:
- Semi-automatic pistol
- Cleaning kit
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Step 1
Check to make sure your handgun is unloaded before cleaning. After shooting a clip, don't just assume you shot the last cartridge. Remove the clip and double check the chamber carefully.
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Step 2
Pick a well-ventilated spot for cleaning your semi-automatic pistol since you will be using a solvent with strong fumes. An outside table is good. Alternately, open a window if you're indoors.
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Step 3
Disassemble your handgun as recommended by the manufacturer. There are numerous ways to take a pistol apart but each manufacturer has a preferred method. After disassembly, you will have 4 basic parts: the slide, the rod, the frame and the spring.
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Step 4
Dip the provided swab into the solvent and rub it thoroughly around all the interior parts of the gun: the barrel, the rod and the inside of the frame. This will loosen the accumulated carbon buildup from shooting.
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Step 5
Attach a rag swatch from the kit onto the rod and gently push it through the barrel, removing excess solvent. Use a new rag swatch to buff the inside of the barrel clean and dry. Repeat the procedure until the rag swatch comes out of the barrel clean.
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Step 6
Wipe down the exterior parts of the handgun and apply a little oil from the kit to the moving parts. Wipe off the excess.
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Step 7
Reassemble the semi-automatic and test the action a few times to check for correct alignment.
