Manual

NOTE: Always clean the barrel from the chamber end when possible. Allow the cleaning

solvent sufficient time in the barrel for the chemical action to dissolve the fouling. Read and

apply the solvent manufacturer's recommendations.

CLEANING AND LUBRICATION PROCEDURES continued

Replace the bore brush with a slotted patch holder or jag and affix a clean, dry

patch. For maximum effect the cleaning patches should fit the bore snugly. Push

the patch slowly and carefully through the barrel. Repeat this process with clean

patches until the barrel is clean and dry. Brush any remaining residue from the

barrel giving specific attention to the feed ramp and chamber mouth areas.

Most manufacturers recommend that the barrel be lubricated on its interior and

exterior for friction reduction and surface preservation. This may be accomplished

by saturating a cleaning patch with a lubricant/preservative and wiping all surfaces

of the barrel. Finish the barrel by pushing a final clean, tight fitting patch through

the bore to remove any excess lubricant, which may contribute to ammunition

failure.

Recoil spring and guide

The recoil spring and guide may be cleaned and lubricated by the operator either

separated or together. In either case firing residue should be brushed from the

surface areas of both parts. Lubrication is accomplished by saturating a cleaning

patch with an appropriate lubricant/preservative and wiping down all exposed

surfaces of the recoil spring and guide.

Slide

Clean the interior and exterior of the slide with a nylon brush and an appropriate

lubricant/preservative to dissolve and remove all firing residue. The slide rails and

locking surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned as should the breech face

(SPECIAL ATTENTION MUST BE GIVEN TO CLEANING THE EXTRACTOR).

Foreign material and firing residue around the breech face and extractor can

cause extraction related stoppages as well as failures to feed. After cleaning, wipe

all exposed surfaces of the slide with a lubricant/preservative-saturated patch.

Wipe the exterior surfaces of the slide with a clean patch to remove any excess

material.

Magazine

The magazine is easily disassembled and may be cleaned with a nylon brush

and/or soft lint free cloth. In addition, the metal surfaces may be treated lightly with

a commercially available lubricant/preservative. Finalize the cleaning and

lubrication by wiping all surfaces with a clean cloth. This will prevent ammunition

contamination, but allow the metal surfaces to be protected from the environment.

NOTE: The pistol is not considered clean "unless the magazine is clean also".

Operator Responsibilities