.40 sub compat springfiled xd

Ram972 · May 30, 2009, 04:40 PM

I just got a new hand gun, I shot guns before but I have never actually own one. My question is what kind of supplies do I need and what are the steps to keep it clean. Please help!!!!

attila787 · June 22, 2009, 01:06 PM

Keep it simple go to Academy and buy some hoppes # 9 solvent and lubricating oil. Some people even use car oil like Mobil 1.

GojuBrian · June 22, 2009, 02:51 PM

I love mine. Very easy to field strip and maintain.

A simple cleaning kit will have everything you need.

tpareloader · June 29, 2009, 05:09 PM

Just go to a sporting goods store and get a basic pistol cleaning kit with rods, patches, attachments, lubrication, solvent, etc.
~$10

I'd also invest in a can of spray solvent. It is really good at flushing out grime. ~$8

Also most basic kits do not come with a barrel brush that fits your pistol. I'd get a nylon or some other synthetic type of .40 cal brush. I don't get the brass brushes because they are too uni-purpose and cannot be used on all barrel types. The synthetic brushes you can use universally.
~$1

Optionally you can get a set of brushes and pics in the same aisle to scrub the frame and slide for about
~$3.

Composer_1777 · June 30, 2009, 06:55 PM

I just got my first rifle it is expensive. You need all the gun cleaning, the extra mags, the defense ammo, the plinking ammo, good goggles(if you shoot outdoors) yeah i got hoppes #9 and Hoppes for dry lube.

May 30, 2009, 04:40 PM	#1
Ram972 Member Join Date: June 8, 2007 Location: dallas Posts: 31	.40 sub compat springfiled xd I just got a new hand gun, I shot guns before but I have never actually own one. My question is what kind of supplies do I need and what are the steps to keep it clean. Please help!!!!

June 29, 2009, 05:09 PM	#4
tpareloader Member Join Date: April 23, 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 76	Just go to a sporting goods store and get a basic pistol cleaning kit with rods, patches, attachments, lubrication, solvent, etc. ~$10 I'd also invest in a can of spray solvent. It is really good at flushing out grime. ~$8 Also most basic kits do not come with a barrel brush that fits your pistol. I'd get a nylon or some other synthetic type of .40 cal brush. I don't get the brass brushes because they are too uni-purpose and cannot be used on all barrel types. The synthetic brushes you can use universally. ~$1 Optionally you can get a set of brushes and pics in the same aisle to scrub the frame and slide for about ~$3. __________________ Never compromise, never surrender.

June 22, 2009, 01:06 PM	#2
attila787 Senior Member Join Date: May 7, 2007 Posts: 259	Keep it simple go to Academy and buy some hoppes # 9 solvent and lubricating oil. Some people even use car oil like Mobil 1.

June 22, 2009, 02:51 PM	#3
GojuBrian Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2009 Posts: 303	I love mine. Very easy to field strip and maintain. A simple cleaning kit will have everything you need.

June 30, 2009, 06:55 PM	#5
Composer_1777 Junior member Join Date: June 30, 2009 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 242	I just got my first rifle it is expensive. You need all the gun cleaning, the extra mags, the defense ammo, the plinking ammo, good goggles(if you shoot outdoors) yeah i got hoppes #9 and Hoppes for dry lube.