Firearms and Firearms Accessories Technical Support Thread - Designed to keep the Mega Rad Gun Thread a little less cluttered.

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This thread is specifically dedicated to technical support for firearms, ammunition, components and accessories. Things like "how do I fix this jamming issue with my Glock," or "what's the best holster for IWB," or "what's the most proven ammo for a 9mm micro pistol?"

If you're having an issue, describe it, and respond to any follow-up questions as best you can. If your issue is resolved, I highly encourage you to make a post acknowledging such, for the convenience of others who may have the same issue.

This is not the place to debate or give shit advice. Shit advice will be scrutinized.
 
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Common tips:

Apply lubricant to any wear point or other mechanical surface in your firearm. Surfaces such as guide rails, guide rail channels, and recoil springs should be lubricated, and surfaces with greater importance such as sears, hammers, strikers, bolt carriers and barrel lugs should be lubricated liberally. You don't need a lot of lubricant, just a few drops and the use of a brush to spread it over the surface, with a few more drops on those surfaces with greater importance. I recommend Ballistol and a small bottle with a dropper to put it in.

In handguns, failures to feed (FTF) are often caused by limp-wristing. Grip firmly with your dominant hand and grip somewhat more firmly with your nondominant hand to establish a good purchase on the grip to help prevent FTFs and keep your shots on target.
 
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Just noticed my .22lr revolver has accrued a line of hard lead crud above the air gap, on the underside of the top strap. Any suggestions on chemicals and tools to get rid of it? Hand tools preferred.
 
sodomy lifestyle said:
Just noticed my .22lr revolver has accrued a line of hard lead crud above the air gap, on the underside of the top strap. Any suggestions on chemicals and tools to get rid of it? Hand tools preferred.
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Whatever you can fit in there really. I do blue collar work so I grab cleaning brushes and plastic disposable scrapers from work. Harbor Freight has similar items. You can use a pick if you're very gentle. Does the cylinder come out on that one? If so it will give you a lot more space.
 
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Don't keep your guns in foam long term. Foam traps moisture. I've seen people keep their guns under their beds in a foam case and then I say this and lo and behold they check on it and it's rusty. Open air is best. "but I keep silica packets in there with it" We both know you aren't regularly changing those.
 
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French Dip said:
Whatever you can fit in there really.
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The residue was glass hard, and didn't dislodge even with a metal pick. Soaking the area with Ballistol and letting it sit for a few hours seemed to work though, letting me scrape away the fouling. I suspect it was mostly carbon rather than lead.

Related advice:

Purchase chineseum dental picks to clean gunk from hard to reach spots, like receiver inside corners. The pick blades are rounded and probably made of fairly soft metal, so far I've managed to use them without causing any scratches. Results may vary obviously.
 
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sodomy lifestyle said:
Purchase chineseum dental picks to clean gunk
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This is the answer for accrued carbon.

Anywhere expelled gas has to move will build up carbon- this is particularly true for places where the gas has to change direction.

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There are some parts that don't make sense to ream or clean.
Best example- gas tubes in (inb4 "DI" sperging) DI ARs.
These are not worth cleaning. They cost nothing and they're flimsy- you will fuck it up. Clean the gas block while you've got it out.
 
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Yours Truly 2095 said:
Don't keep your guns in foam long term. Foam traps moisture. I've seen people keep their guns under their beds in a foam case and then I say this and lo and behold they check on it and it's rusty. Open air is best. "but I keep silica packets in there with it" We both know you aren't regularly changing those.
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You can buy refreshable silica rolls, the kind you throw in the closet. I have a few. Very effective at dealing with moisture.

Pelican cases (the cases you're talking about) should be used for short-term storage, like taking a gun to the range. Long-term storage should be either your gun safe or, for stashes, a sealed tube.

sodomy lifestyle said:
Just noticed my .22lr revolver has accrued a line of hard lead crud above the air gap, on the underside of the top strap. Any suggestions on chemicals and tools to get rid of it? Hand tools preferred.
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Use gun bore cleaner. Hoppe's has a good one for $5 that I use. Gets rid of copper and lead fouling, so it should work great for you. No reason it can't be used to get rid of lead buildup anywhere on the gun.
 
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I've got an 75+ year old Tokarev and I just wipe it with an oily rag occasionally, runs like a champ. For cleaning, dunk it in a bucket of gasoline. Just like how it was intended.

Speaking of accessories, who makes good shoulder holsters? For a Glock 19 or 17, doesn't have to be optics compatible.
 
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