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September 26, 2012, 01:08 PM | #26 | |
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Same here. Thank God for Stainless Steel. I don't enjoy washing the car or the bikes either. Can't count how many times I've spent a cold rainy/snowy day tromping 10 miles thru the woods only to have to come home and clean the water outta my guns and relube them AFTER skinnin' a deer out, only to repeat the process due to nasty weather the next day. I do it, but I don't enjoy it. |
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September 26, 2012, 01:45 PM | #27 |
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When then the gun is new - the initial cleaning - hobby.
after that it's more of a necessary evil. |
September 26, 2012, 01:50 PM | #28 |
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Necessary evil!
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September 26, 2012, 03:07 PM | #29 |
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In my original post I hadn't considered you fellows with family. I'm newly single after five years and live alone. Ahh, autonomy!
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September 26, 2012, 05:48 PM | #30 |
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I'll agree with the previous posters who mentioned quantity - I don't mind doing one or two after a range trip, but it's absolutely tedious if I bring a group of new shooters to the range and I'm the one cleaning a half dozen guns at the end.
Also, some guns are more of a pain than others. I can clean my Ruger Mark II and III pistols as many times as needed because it's simple and fast. My 10/22 on the other hands requires far too much disassembling and I loathe cleaning it. Revolvers seem so easy to clean I wonder if I'm doing it right. Probably not, given that I pretty much just scrub cylinders and am not even positive on how to get at the trigger mechanisms (probably this sideplate thing I keep hearing about). |
September 26, 2012, 06:12 PM | #31 |
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I clean every time I shoot. They may wait a few days but every gun, every time. I do find it semi-enjoyable most times. I am single and love the smell of old #9. I just set up in front of the TV in the den and have at it.
I clean them every time because there may come a time when circumstances ( like SHTF) could prevent me from properly cleaning them for extended periods of time and at least they will start out cleaned & lubed. And a dirty gun just bothers the hell out of me. |
September 26, 2012, 06:12 PM | #32 |
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I enjoy cleaning my weapons because it brings good feelings knowing that I am taking care of something that I expect to operate flawlessly when my life is on the line.
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September 27, 2012, 12:13 AM | #33 |
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I find it relaxing and clean my guns while watching TV. The only exception is my Ruger MK3. I'm ready to trade it in for a revolver.
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September 27, 2012, 01:59 AM | #34 |
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September 27, 2012, 05:21 AM | #35 |
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People-Slow down and enjoy the one thing you love ( Your guns ). I was always in a hurry to do everything. Drive 500 mph to work,scurry like a rat at work all day,drive 500 mph home,cook,clean,run kids around,ect ect. I finally came to the relization-The one thing i can do slow and find relaxing is ,,Shooting and cleaning my guns, I don't care if it takes me 3 hrs to clean them.
Head down to the man cave and close the door,turn on some county music and clean. I never find it a task as much as i find it fun and relaxing. If you people are like me,,If you get it done to fast,,then what?? Mow the grass,shovel the snow,clean,run kids around,ect ect..Which would you rather do?.. I will clean my guns all dayyyyyyyyyyy
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September 27, 2012, 07:23 AM | #36 | |
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Cleaning guns is about as much fun as changing the oil in my Jeep in a muddy driveway. |
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September 27, 2012, 07:34 AM | #37 |
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Waitaminute...you guys clean your guns???
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September 27, 2012, 07:41 AM | #38 |
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Hobby to the max! With a movie on and a cold soda. I'm good to go
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September 27, 2012, 09:22 AM | #39 |
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I don't mind cleaning. I'm a bit of a neat freak so having a dirty pistol is painful for me. That said, I don't get out the microscope and get every little bit of dirt out. Just like it clean and functional.
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September 27, 2012, 03:49 PM | #40 |
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For me, it's part of the hobby. Turn on some great music, grab a glass of wine, and detox my guns and my brain. I agree with ChaseReynolds as well: "because it brings good feelings knowing that I am taking care of something that I expect to operate flawlessly when my life is on the line."
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September 27, 2012, 06:05 PM | #41 |
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Before kids: beloved hobby.
After kids: bemoaned chore. |
September 27, 2012, 06:12 PM | #42 |
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Depends
Did i shoot 2 guns or 10 that day.......
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September 27, 2012, 10:10 PM | #43 |
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To me it seems to be a chore to sit down and get started, but once i do i enjoy it, its part of the deal,you shoot it you clean it.
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September 27, 2012, 11:36 PM | #44 |
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Call me crazy but I enjoy cleaning my guns as much as shooting them.
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September 28, 2012, 12:14 AM | #45 |
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It's a hobby for me. It helps me relax and hold onto the joy of shooting a little while longer. Heck I enjoy it so much I clean my family's guns for them half the time.
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September 28, 2012, 12:37 AM | #46 |
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A little of both. I enjoy it while I'm actually doing it, but I don't really look forward to it.
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September 28, 2012, 12:52 AM | #47 |
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I don't hate cleaning them, and do somewhat enjoy the process.
But, setting aside the time to clean them can be difficult. As John said... I don't exactly look forward to it. (And there's usually some serious procrastination, or I just outright ignore the issue and pretend I never got them dirty.)
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September 28, 2012, 01:05 AM | #48 | |
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September 28, 2012, 03:07 AM | #49 |
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If I told my girl that cleaning my guns was a hobby.. I would have 5 more hobbies..... laundry..washing dishes, mowing the lawn, vaccuming, giving the dog a bath.
I tell her it is a necessity to ensure the proper function of a life saving device and our well being. |
September 28, 2012, 04:39 AM | #50 |
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I clean my barrels. I lube the gun, that spray stuff. Work it baby, if they have to be cleaned every time? Get rid of it.
Shoot away and forget about it! |
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