Extreme newbie question: recommendations on cleaning supplies?

[Bio]

Hey all,

First time gun owner here of a Glock 34 gen 5. Are there any recommendations on cleaning kits and lubricants? I assume there's a lot of good choices, but anything I should really make sure to avoid?

Thanks

[Mitch]

Don’t go nuts with it. Non chlorinated brake cleaner, a nylon brush, some cotton patches, and an old rag is plenty. Lube...whatever you can get easily. I like Lucas gun oil because I can get it at my auto parts store and I like the applicator. But I’ve used CLP and hoppes too. It’s all fine.

[JohnO]

Keeping it lubricated is far more important than what type of lubricant you use. All the hype behind one brand over others is nothing but flashy marketing. Gun oil is where the snake oil hucksters of yesteryear have found a home.

Some interesting barrel cleaning info. http://www.schuemann.com/Portals/0/D...l_Cleaning.pdf

[Larry T]

Hey all,

First time gun owner here of a Glock 34 gen 5. Are there any recommendations on cleaning kits and lubricants? I assume there's a lot of good choices, but anything I should really make sure to avoid?

Thanks

Interesting that your first gun is a 34. But I agree with the other post to keep it basic. I use Hoppe's #9 and Hoppe's oil. Add some rubbing alcohol and that's all I use. Basic brushes and patches. Cleaning matters but lubrication is more important.

[BillSWPA]

Get a cleaning rod and brass jag. The jag will increase contact area between the patch and barrel, resulting in much more effective cleaning. I have cleaned Glocks using the supplied cleaning rod, and then followed up with a brass jag holding the patch, and was amazed at how much residue the supplied cleaning rod missed.


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[RJ]

Many opinions, many options here. There should be some cleaning tools in your Glock case? I follow the Glock Instructions for Use, Chapter 10, on cleaning and lubrication. The stuff I use most often includes:

Slip 2000 for lubricant, as well as generally everything else to do with cleaning or preservative.

https://slip2000.com/slip2000_ewl.php

I use both common paper towels and a few of these Pro-Shot patches each session:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use a set of inexpensive cleaning brushes and picks for scrubbing, generally with a wet patch wrapped around the end:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have a Hoppe's Boresnake that I use for both pistols and my snubbie:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use a brass jag and a short brass gun cleaning rod to push wet/dry patches through the barrel:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hmm...that's about it. The only thing I would avoid is paraffin-based "lubricant" aka Froglube, if I were not shooting very often. The paraffin tends to gum up over time and may impede the works. When hot, it seems to be ok, but there are much better alternatives. But any good dino or synthetic lubricant you have around the house will likely be fine. I find less is more on Glocks, and I follow the instructions very carefully and not overlube the gun. My Gen 5 Glock 19 has about 6,600 rounds through it with zero malfunctions.

[Joe in PNG]

I keep things pretty simple. Bore snake, paper towels, Q tips, and some CLP to clean, and Slip 2k to lube.

The general rule of thumb that a well lubed gun but dirty gun will run far better than a un-lubed but clean gun.

[LittleLebowski]

Do not overthink this. Dryfire and training are more important. Every 500-1500 rounds, I'll break my Glock down to slide, lower, barrel, and RSA (recoil spring assembly. I then go outside and hose out the internals (avoid the sights) with non chlorinated brake cleaner, let it dry, relube, and reassemble. Literally any lube is fine, Slip 2000 EWL is fine, so is the Mobil 1 motor oil I use.

[Erick Gelhaus]

I use Slip2000's squirt bottle cleaner (725?) and their EWL lubricant. Neither stink nor make me want to wear hazmat gear.

Plastic brushes rather than metal the vast majority of the time;

Red shop clothes to wipe things done.

[Grey]

Sorry for the tongue in cheek, but you want FireClean - you can cook dinner with it after you clean your gun...