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4. Remove the storage lubricant from the outside of the barrel and then
from the slide, the recoil spring and the frame.
5. Lightly lubricate the outside of the barrel with lightweight gun oil.
6. Assemble the slide, barrel and recoil spring as described in Section 17.4.
7. Lightly lubricate all the moving surfaces with lightweight gun oil.
8. Reassemble the pistol as described in Section 17.4.
17.3. CLEANING AND LUBRICATION AFTER FIRING
1. Completely unload the pistol as described in Section 16.1.
2. Disassemble the pistol as described in Section 17.1.
3. Using the cleaning brush or a spray, apply solvent inside the barrel
and allow the product to penetrate for a few minutes.
4. Using the correct size cleaning rod, jag and patches, work them back
and forth to remove the solvent from the inside of the barrel until
patches come out clean.
NOTICE! BE CAREFUL NOT TO SCRATCH OR DAMAGE
THE MUZZLE AS THIS CAN AFFECT ACCURACY. IT IS
RECOMMENDED TO ONLY CLEAN THE BARREL FROM THE
CHAMBER END.
5. When the barrel is clean, again use a cleaning rod and patch, this
time moistened with storage lubricant, to protect the inside of the
barrel until the next use. Remember to wipe the inside of the barrel
dry before shooting as detailed in Section 17.2.
6. Use a brush and solvent to remove carbon and deposits from the slide,
chamber, extractor and areas that attract powder and primer residue.
7. Use a soft cloth or a rag, and solvent if necessary, to remove dirt from
the magazine housing of the frame.