Firearm Maintenance for Concealed Carry Pistols

By Dan Zimmerman

By James England via concealednation.org

Modern firearms are usually made to exacting standards. It doesn’t matter if it’s a Hi-Point or a Kimber, the modern manufacturing process usually takes out a lot of guesswork as to how a pistol should operate. The most common fault with a concealed carry pistol will be a failure to fire. Supposed “accidental” (negligent) discharges, though oft cited in the news, are truly only common when someone is negligently using his or her firearm. This is usually operator error – not mechanical error . . .

So, for concealed carriers, the biggest obstacle is ensuring proper weapon operation. The mechanics of each gun have different tolerances and thresholds to things like carbon, dirt, mud, and humidity. Each has a better chance of properly discharging a round if it is kept lightly lubricated and clean.

When To Clean a Concealed Carry Weapon

• IF fired: directly afterwards.
• IF not fired: once a month should suffice.

A concealed carrier should be regularly practicing with the pistol he carries – and thus be cleaning it regularly. If, for instance, there is a back-up concealed carry pistol that hasn’t been getting a lot of use, then a monthly cleaning schedule …read more

Source:: Truth About Guns