Owner`s manual

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C L E A N I N G T H E M A G A Z I N E
Frequently inspect magazines to determine the need for cleaning as
lubricant and dirt will gradually collect in the mechanism. Normally,
the magazine should be cleaned after firing 500 to 1000 cartridges.
1 Clean the magazine by spraying it both inside and out with an
aerosol solvent that will not adversely affect the polymer magazine
follower or corrode the metal components.
2 Cycle the magazine follower to loosen and remove dirt and grease.
3 Depress the follower and, using a cleaning rod with a tip and patch
that will fit into the top of the magazine, clean any deposits of
built-up material from the front of the magazine.
4 Spray the magazine again with polymer-safe solvent both inside
and out, to loosen debris.
5 Shake all excess solvent from the magazine and dry with a cloth or
blow dry with compressed air, if available.
To maintain the utmost accuracy of your pistol it is recommended
you clean the bore with a copper solvent after shooting
copper-plated bullets. Residue from copper-plated bullets
sticks to the barrel and require more frequent cleaning. Swab
the bore with a quality copper solvent using the manufacturer’s
recommended procedure.
most solvents are highly flammable. wear eye protection and
practice appropriate safety measures when working with
solvents to avoid serious injury.
3 After all fouling has been removed, the chamber and bore should
be wiped dry. Next pass a slightly oiled patch through the bore for
preservation. A fine, light gun oil is recommended.
4 Inspect the barrel and chamber to be certain no patches have
inadvertently been left in them. Remove any that remain.
5 Use a small brush or rag to remove dirt or other foreign matter
from the slide and other parts of the action.
6 Lightly lubricate at the following locations using a high-quality,
light gun oil (Figure 25, page 31).
IMPORTANT: Lightweight oils may evaporate. If your Browning
1911-22 has been stored for any length of time, completely lubricate
before shooting.
7 Wipe all exposed metal surfaces with a lightly oiled cloth making
certain that all finger marks are removed. Finger marks provide a
place where moisture can accumulate. The metal should receive a
light film of oil any time the pistol has been exposed to weather
or handling.
8 Assemble the pistol as described on page 26.
Notice! do not use excessive lubricant. using too much
lubricant can interfere with the functioning of your pistol.
figure 25
Lubricate the pistol at these locations.