revolver cleaning?

Question

Does a pistol have to be cleaned, being loaded and not used for years?

Answer 1

It is always advisable to periodically clean and inspect a firearm. Oil and lubricants tend to break down and also attract dirt and dust over the years. When you clean it make sure you check for rust or corrosion all over the firearm, including the barrel. As for the ammo, it is good for years (if properly stored), they are still shooting .30-06 that is Korean war surplus. That said the reliability of the ammo degrades over time, if this firearm is for home defense or personal protection I would change out the ammo every year or so just so you know that it will go bang if it needs to.

Answer 2

Yes. A stored firearm, even a revolver, should be cleaned at least once a year. If it is put up for long term storage it should not be loaded. Also, if your ammo is older than say five years old you should shoot it up at the range and buy new ammo. I mark each box of ammo with pen noting the purchase date. Carry ammo should be changed out every six months to a year.

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Answer 3

I know of a NYPD detective (many years ago) who carried a Colt Detective Special (fine gun), loaded with .38 ammo. He never fired the weapon and carried it for years with the same ammo. Since the gun was always either in a holster or a locked box, he never bothered to clean it either. One day he walked into an armed robbery. He pulled the gun but never fired. The robber shot him to death. An examination of the gun revealed it was so full of dust and grime that the cylinder would not even revolve. The bullets had to be hammered out of the cylinder because they had welded themselves to the cylinder walls with corrosion.

Get rid of the old ammo. Clean the gun thoroughly. Oil it appropriately. If this is a truly old gun, an exam by a good gunsmith would be a good thing.

Answer 4

out of your description, i'm no longer fullyyt confident if the patch is catching only earlier you pull it from the muzzle, or if that's catching on the forcing cone as you pull it back into the barrel. i do no longer think of it has to do with a cleansing jag because of the fact the elementary Hoppes kits incorporate a slotted tip to hold the patch. If the snag is on the forcing cone, i does no longer think of a splash tearing could be unusual. despite if that's snagging only earlier coming back out of the muzzle, then there could be a coarse spot interior the barrel. in case you will see the tough spot, then you definately might evaluate taking the revolver back for an substitute. in case you won't be able to see it, then you definately could be waiting to soft it out somewhat with some JB Bore Paste or another worry-free abrasive. are not getting over excited, even nonetheless it does help soft out the bore properly.

Answer 5

You can clean the barrel and oil the moving parts. Revolvers need much less cleaning to operate correctly compared to other Guns. Oiling it would be the most important.

Answer 6

The oil will have turned to gunk, and dust, even if it isn't visible, will act like fine sandpaper. Revolvers are pretty forgiving, but there's no sense in pushing things too far. Give it a good wipe, change out the cartridges, and you should be good to go.

Answer 7

it is always good to periodically clean a gun.i have several guns and clean them about once a month reguardless of usage.a revolver are fairly easy to clean. you will periodically want to remove the side plate and clean.i used eletrical parts cleaner for the very small areas.
----retired texas deputy sheriff----

Answer 8

Yes, it needs to be cleans and oiled periodically. Unload the gun first, before you do anything.

Answer 9

It's always a good idea to clean your weapon prior to shooting it.

That also gives you a chance to inspect it for wear or broken parts.

Answer 10

Yes, cleaned, checked and lubed.