Airline Pilot here.. Flying pro tip: To prevent bottles from leaking. Before you fly, squeeze out as much air as you can from the bottle (think negative pressure), then seal/close it. Now while in the air, the air inside the bottle expands, but it doesn’t expand so much as to force out air/oil etc..
You, sir, have nailed why our product works-- there's no air in the syringe volume. On the off chance that the oil heats up enough to expand, the plunger is displaced slightly, negating the pressure and thus depressurizing the seal.
I used to spend a lot of time “detailing” my glock as though I was convinced it was a Ferrari. I just cleaned my Glock the other day almost exactly the same as you did. It seems we landed on the same school of thought after a decade or more of use. Btw, I love how you say a similar thing in a lot of your videos, “this is how I do it, you get to do it your way, I get to do it mine.” I wish more people had the same mentality.
Jason, I'm not trying to be an a-hole here, just being funny but with the last name you currently use, I'm really surprised you went with "Ferrari"... What's wrong with your own last name? Mercs are sometimes better than Ferraris....just watch some F1 racing if you don't believe me.
That is a sign of intelligence. The lower the IQ I tend to think the less flexible people are but we should be patient if that's the case and thankful God blessed us with a higher one.
I was working in Africa in the mid 80s. We were driving some remote roads heading for a park that had lots of wildlife. We were stopped by a few tribesmen on camels. Using sign language and a few grunts we figured out that they wanted us to remove a wheel so that they could get some grease for their Enfields and Mausers. We showed them how to use the dipstick to oil the rifles instead. An interesting time.
My wife said “either guns or her in the house “ . Now she is back in her mama’s house changing diapers of her nieces & nephews….IN INDIA. Her visa is now cancelled to travel back to USA. Moral of the story: Indian marital laws PREVAILED in USA. MEN CALL THE SHOTS !
My dad was in the army for 23 years, and whenever I cleaned my gun, he would take a q tip to the barrel to see how well I cleaned it. I was always under the impression that this was normal haha thanks for sharing this! Helps alot
This simplifies so much for me. I'm relatively new to ccw and from what I remember being taught was to clean the gun Everytime it was fired. This is so much less stressful and makes a hell of a lot more sense. Love your videos and God bless.
Always love your vids John. FYI, if you draw air into your big syringe first and push about 1cc into your oil container then invert the oil will rush into your big syringe. This is how we do it in medicine (retired paramedic). You can use any Luer Lock syringe btw.
Love the "I don't care as long as it's wet" on the lube. I totally concur! I taught bear/firearms for the USFWS in Alaska for 15 years where guns were REALLY abused by the biologists packing those guns in the field for months on end... many times guns were so dry I just had to spray the crap out of everything just to get it going, and it would... lube it! I'll take the make-it-easy that a step further... synthetic engine oil in a glass dropper bottle.. the oil (I use diesel oil, cause that's what I have).... is designed for high temps/brutal conditions, longevity, and all the conditions a gun would face.. plus it's extremely cost effective...$5/quart instead of $20 per 2-oz... the glass dropper works great and the bottle doesn't leak... I have glass bottles, which could break if abused, but they are pretty thick.. you could find plastic ones. Give that a try, you'll be surprised at how well it works. I can tell you that testing on oil performance can not be beat by those making oil for diesel truckers (or cars).... WAY more than any gun oil...
I'm with you. I used to sit down and go crazy... since the bore snake... life is much easier and the guns keep running... cheap ones a d expensive ones.
*"Officer. really, I use those syringes to lubricate my guns- why are they clean? Well, uh, I haven't used them just yet. Yes, I have a concealed carry license. No sir, no warrants. Yes, I will step out of the car."*
This has a lot of truth. When you own livestock you will have syringes, needles, and drugs everywhere and that can be fun to explain. We make an effort to check luggage for that stuff before we fly, especially backpacks. I really have no idea how so much of that stuff ends up in my backpack but it always seems to.
Meh, those aren't the sharp prickly type needles anyways. Those aren't too different than some automotive and cooking applicators many people use everyday.
@@SAR0311 i beg to differ I've seen convicts in the joint use those big ass needles to get high ...its like a turkey battery and they are trying to fix up 40 cc of stuff smfh
I recently bought a Boosteady gun cleaning kit. This is a very complete kit that includes brushes, jags, and loops for just about every caliber which is enough for me. I would like to say that I really recommend it. It is a great product at a reasonable price. Exactly as advertised and great service. If you have a variety of calibers and gauges, this set has you covered.
Interesting perspective, I honestly enjoy cleaning my guns after every range trip, It's cathartic for me. Maybe it's OCD but I also treat my vehicles the same way, no not after every drive however every weekend with a brew gets a thumbs up! I'd like to be able to preserve my firearms as much as possible for my grand-kids eventually.
No I think John might be that one in a few hundred thousand that his spouse let him clean the guns on the couch. Let alone in the house, most get to do it in the garage, if your lucky enough to have such a area. But on a side "funny" note there's this: Why do you think it only takes him 50 secs to clean? He didn't even run any patches through to get the carbon out that he loosened up with the bore brush! That way he doesn't get caught by Mrs. Poet and sent to the dog house! Or in his case, latrine, KP, or guard duty for the next week. LoL
Most of the guys I served with, self included, essentially had two kits. There's what you carry in the field and then there's what you use back in garrison. In garrison, or at home, I really like my single stainless rod with nice bearing loaded handle for my cleaning patches and jags. I also preferred brake cleaner as a solvent, very popular and effective but the fumes are pretty strong indoors. I also really like my pipe cleaners for gas tubes and really brushing tight spaces hard to get your tooth brush into. Some patches and dental picks, oh and lube of choice. I really don't care much either what oil, so long as it displaces moisture and keeps things sliding slick. Now for out and about, those Bore Snakes are really cool and compact but the good old GI cleaning rods are fine as well. Again a few pipe cleaners and patches for lubing the barrel at the end, and some all purpose CLP type liquid. For the quick cleanings it's more about the lube than the solvent. Clean enough is good enough. Just needs to be reliable. I still like to have a tooth brush and one dental pick but only if there's room. I can get by without them. Of course I wrap all that up in my rag. Appreciate all the pro tips, especially the one about the tooth brush. Yah, for that!
Boresnakes are faster and easier. Rods can scratch and bend and the patch holder over time can get worn and come loose after ever pass through the barrel. OTIS and boresnakes are a plus.
Nice to see you clean your weapons like I do! That is one thing I learned in SF when I was in the field didn't have time to strip it down and take everything apart. My weapons never failed me!
My 3yo daughter just said “He’s got a red shirt on just like you, you could be matchers! And then sometime when he comes here we can wave hi and hold his hand.” So it sounds like you are welcome at our home anytime. 😂 thanks for the vid!
My 2yo boy asks if everyone can come to our house and if we can go to their house too just like that. He’s especially attached to the nice man that mows the yard 😂😂😂
Plenty of "ah-ha" moments, yes. Love your pace, not redundant, characteristic dry tongue-in-cheek humor.... quite enjoyable. Also affirmed my gut -- that I don't have to geek out cleaning my guns every 150 rounds. Loved it. Thanks.
I came into a few bottles of issue CLP from my US Army days. I still use it for cleaning and lubricating, and everything keeps firing. The classics never die!
You do you brotha. Detail cleaning guns is therapeutic for me. A couple beers or wine and some warrior poet vids or music and my dirty guns is a good time for me.
I would love to see a video about how you clean your AR like you showed for your pistol in this video. The specifics for oiling, wiping down, etc. to ease the anxiety of needing to do a full breakdown deep scrub on mine.
Hey John, love your videos as a longtime watcher, your videos have helped convince me that joining the military as a religious man is a a worthwhile decision, I leave for basic in less than 2 weeks without a ranger contract but every intention of getting into Ranger Bat. I absolutely enjoy all of the Ranger Personality and RIP stories you've shared with us and keep up the good work you do, Rangers lead the way!
John, greatly appreciate your wide ranging, informative and professional vids. Would like to comment about my combat experience with the M16A1. I've pretty much heard all the negative comments/experiences thru the years about this firearm. My personal experience as an Armored Cavalry Plt Ldr in the Central Highlands in 1970 was extremely positive with the 16A1. I can't remember any FTW issue with myself or my platoon.I never once had to use the forward assist. On dismounted missions I carried 2 bandoliers with most of my men carrying 3 bandoliers (6 mags per) Don't think I ever used more than 5 mags a firefight and seemed like maybe 10-12 mags each for the troops. The 60 pig did get a workout big time. Never crossed my mind or to my knowledge my troops mind that the weapon wouldn't function. I had total confidence in it. I was more paranoid about running out of ammo or how soon I could get a Cobra pink-team overhead. That being said, we had the A1! A totally different firearm vs the original M16. Chromed chamber/bore, better lube (LSA) and the correct ammo propellant resolved the nightmarish issues with the original 16. Oh yes, we cleaned it!!!! Most of us during a halt, would slide the BCG out, wipe it down with a rag, oil it with some LSA, slide it back in, good to go. What 30 seconds! I NEVER ONCE had to remind my guys to clean their 16s. It was an automatic event, like breathing. I can still picture these guys cradling their 16 in their arms; TLC like a new born. Only experience with A2 was stateside training. Maybe query some Marines (trigger pullers, not REMFs) about their combat A2/A4 experiences. In addition, the 16A1 we were issued had been in country for approx 3+ years. The bolt cam was shiny and grooved, the retaining pin was the crooked original , never once disassembled the extractor from the bolt, original buffer/spring. Get my point? This is a great firearm. Wipe it down, keep it wet and it will go bang. Does it get hot with a too much auto, yes. Can you drag it thru mud and sand like a M1, NO! My only complaint was the POS mag. Had to load 18 rd. Ridiculous, but how hot could it get with a few burst emptying an 18 rd mag? My impression about the A4/M4 is related to the very fine sand grit in Iraq, and maybe the harsh recoil of the M4 gas system. I defer to those who served there.
This is absolutely great content. I really needed help with this. Also thank you for serving our country and continuing to serve the community. Real Patriot 👍.
Unless your firearm is really gunked up dirty I have found that all you need is Breakfree CLP. Clean, Lube and Protect just like it says. Works every time for me no problems with it to date. And yes I have all the other hard core cleaning products that most of us gun owners have from back in the day when I cleaned after every use. And still use them at times when or if it gets really bad.
I wipe my guns down and oil them after each range trip. That’s about it. I used to spend hours cleaning each gun after shooting, seemed to be unnecessary.
Best oil and cleaner I’ve ever found is made by M-Pro 7. Cleaner goes a long way and breaks down carbon well. The lubricant is great stuff no stoppages. RTLW 1st Batt.
I take my time when maintaining my weapons. From keep my blades sharp or my firearms cleaned and lubed. I find it kinda relaxing and almost therapeutic. I turn on some music and just get in a zone, the world goes away. And before I know it. My weapons are clean, beautiful, battle ready and my mind is at piece.
Sitting in my 'office', on my favorite porcelain chair, When I came across this video. Good job as always John. Now I have to clean out a drawer and pair down a few things.
Working as a government contractor I once used oil off of my rental car dip stick and the toothbrush from my shaving kit to maintain weapons that wouldn't run at a Qual range. It really isn't rocket science.
Keith Goodwin me too. I clean them, wipe the oil and RE - OIL sometimes lol. Like the perfect amount is gonna save my life lol. I feel you man. It’s my zen sometimes. Really fun for me tbh.
@@jonduncansakurawallknifegarden I literally look towards just throwing on the telly sitting down and breaking them down and cleaning them. I also do my boots at the same time lol
@Nick Howley lol true, kinda like i looked forward to playing the last of us 2 for years, got it, my controller broke, got a new one sent and was looking forward to that, and then i got my new controller to discover i was sent a faulty one....yeah i have no sanity left lol
Absolutely, and I know lots of competitive shooters who put 20K+ rounds a year downrange who do as well. Synthetic oil is designed to maintain lubricity for 6000 miles at engine heat, gun lubrication is a lot less demanding. Put some in a needle bottle and apply every couple hundred rounds. More important than cleaning your guns, actually.
Just look it up - it’s all over the internet. For instance: forums.brianenos.com/topic/124598-sowhy-not-mobil-1/ These guys are mostly USPSA shooters, a lot of them shoot 20K+ rounds a season through $4K+ pistols. If it didn’t work they would know.
I'm new to all this however I'm shooting a couple times a week+ dry fire with a maniac system every day. I see your point about modern firearms I know they don't require the care old ones needed. After I've cleaned it 1000's of times like you most likely have, I'll opt for a quick clean also. But " Honey Boom Boom" get lots of lovng at this point! Yeah, Yeah, my wife says the same thing! Lol Thanks John, like I said I'm very new to this I think I've owned mine about 4 months. In my neck of the woods I have no professional instruction and I've learned a shit load from your videos! Thanks again man! Keep them coming!
I was in the military in the 80's. Grew up around guns and shooting. Have carried for over a decade, I shoot at least once a week. I have always been a 'keep it clean and lubed but never wet' dude. Never had any issues whatsoever. I have used Hoppes #9 about 99.9% of my life...it's practically free. An occasional oil discoloring on a rag that used to be my favorite pair of Joe Boxers is no big deal. I have more issues with solvent leaking occasionally and not lube. This video to seems to indeed be...persnickety.
If you aquire any more cleaners/lubricants, you're gonna need the MSDS sheets on everything, and an approved flammable liquids storage locker, painted bright yellow (and stenciled Flammable Liquids on the door). Dang, my Navy training made an appearance again. Stay safe! 👍😎 🇺🇸
I’m a big fan of Clenzoil. Been using it to clean and live for years. But if I don’t have it around, I’ve used synthetic motor oil to get me through. I can hear the gasps already! But lube is lube as long as you keep it lubed. But of course when I do have it, I use the Clenzoil. It cleans very well and keeps my guns running slicker than snot on a door knob!
Wow great info I built a cleaning kit for a friend of mine for less than $5 it included 1 box of Q-tips, old used tooth brush , 2 cutup coat hangers , 1 package of make up /facial pads, 2 old cut up T shirts gave him some CLP/Gun oil & found that most package lunch meat boxes make excellent storage just in case you have a leak & lastly 1sheet of 800 grit wet & dry sand paper for polishing feed ramp doing that help me from getting stove piping in eject my thanks to US Army, USMC, Navy Seals, USAF special ops for this tip. Saved me a lot of head aches at the range. (VIP) Very Important Point never have ammo near your cleaning station & always remember safety 1st.
Yes!!!!! Wish I could “like” 10k times! I too spent years finding the “best” ways. I totally agree with your cleaning frequency. Guys, all the “gun” lubes are the same as good automotive lubes just rebottled. Yes, some have weird additives, so does diesel or aviation lubes; buy those if you want additives and they're STILL cheaper than the $10/oz super “gun” lube of the year. I use Mobile 1 synth. I paint it where I want it with a q-tip. No need to overthink gun lube. Spit works for a short amount of time. I will warn those in cooler climates: here in the NE (read “New England” or “north east”) its below freezing for several months. Many of the famed high temp “gun” oils, Frog Lube or others made from veg oil will THICKEN badly and will lock up an over lubed gun in the cold. At the very least provide poor lubrication as it turns to hard gel (more like candle wax consistency). The same goes for grease, too thick and congealed in the cold. Good synth oils work just as well at 10° as they do at 100°. Also, I hear how certain oils “don't attract dust” and how other types do. This is idiotic; any sort of wet oily film will let particles stick to it. The only way to avoid this is with teflon, graphite or moly dry lubes but then rust prevention is gone (another good vote for auto lubes). Don't worry about dust, if it gets filled with dust it’s time to clean. Your firearm needs oil, don’t avoid good lube to avoid dust. Lastly, where I’ll disagree with Mr. Lovell is I’m quite anal about avoiding crown damage on rifles so a good bore guide (~$20) and a good fitting non-steel rod (~$30) are part of my kit. Not a fan of snakes.
I like to use massage oils and light some candles when I clean my guns. Gotta massage those shoulders and feed ramps properly. I find my guns run better if I play Barry white during the cleaning process as well. #Dontjudgememonkey. Edit: I think we finally know what Mr Lovell uses in his hair #gunoilispomade
I kind of reverse that. I like to use Hoppes as the oil when I get a massage. Smells manly. Now if I could only find some candles that smell like gunpowder to really set the mood!
A great video! That’s about how I’m going to start cleaning my pistol, after going to the range. And I only have a small gun cleaning kit, which I don’t need most of the pieces in it. Be Safe!
This was a great video. I always enjoy this gentleman's vids. It was great to see another perspective on gun cleaning outside of those that claim you have to do a full, meticulous breakdown clean after every trip to the range, no matter how few rounds are fired!
Great video. Coconut oil is also a very cheap, effective lubricating option. (FYI. Frog Lube CLP - cleaner, lubricant, protectant - is supposedly coconut oil based, or at least the lubricant.) Motor oil can also work. Most gun users I've spoken with suggest cleaning every 2k-3k rounds. If you've run your gun real hard and shot near 1k rounds in a day or close it, or you were out in unfavorable conditions like water, dirt, mud, and/or sand, you might also really consider going ahead and cleaning your gun. Otherwise just do cleanings periodically as mentioned in this video. I love the simplicity and convienance of the set up here.
This makes me feel better about my lackadaisical cleaning. Drill SGTS tried. Bless their hearts. My brother was 3/75 Rangers and is still anal about thorough cleanings after every range trip. We both still just use BreakFree CLP though. LOL. Some habits die hard.
The Tipton Ultra standing gun vise makes this so much easier when you do have to clean. Even has a mount for the AR receivers. Also makes it a breeze for mounting and leveling rifle scopes.
Crisco veritable oil is another good cheap alternative. Not the grease in the can. Even though it would probably work too. Large bottle for less than $10.
I’ve had the same leaking problem for years. It seems like the Lucas extreme duty gun oil does not leak for me, it’s awesome. And the oil doesn’t dry up, my guns are always lubricated. 👊🏼
I like the Lucas Extreme CLP too. I thought it was too thin but it really does stick around and lubricates well. It's basically mineral spirits, motor oil, and some detergents.
A lot of the clean after every shooting way of thinking goes back to the days of corrosive primers which ended long ago but like John said some guns like M16's you had to clean obsessively to keep them running anyway.
Oh man this is one of those topics where everyone has the answer and it’s typically just the “thing” they first fell in love with so it got locked in their mind. I like your simplistic non BS approach, it doesn’t matter lol.
I tear down and clean my weapon everytime after I shoot just to make sure that nothing is broke or nothing is showing excessive wear. You never know when you're going to need it, your life may depend on it functioning and it has to function at 100%. it would really suck to have someone break into your home you grab your AR pull the trigger and nothing happens because the last round you fired at the range dropped a primer into your fire control group.
I remember cleaning my rifle everyday after every patrol in Afghanistan for the exact reason you said. Even during extended times without firing. Not really worried about cleanliness per se. Just paranoid about broken or worn out bits and pieces that might make it malfunction. Nothing wrong with breaking it open to double check.
Awesome. Simple, thorough, straight to the point, and loaded with valuable information. Really entertaining video as well - good acting. Thank you for sharing.
Dude, John. I love your channel WAY more now that I caught all those boxes of Dalmore on the shelf. We need to party sometime bc my whiskey collection prob compares to your gun collection. It's alot larger than I like to admit...
Karen, you're just as capable.. Once you learn field-strip then full tear-down you'll be able to do virtually any pistol or rifle. It will help to see where and why to oil. #GoGirlsWithGuns
Had to get the syringes my set up to clean my gun is done. Getting it from my FFL this weekend my first ever gun I bought the FN FiveseveN. Looking forward to learning how to use and operate my new tool.
I tend to clean each time I shoot, I enjoy it. I use a micro fiber towel, some q-tips, snake, toothbrush, and some oil mostly. Sometimes I like to get more in depth
Dam seeing this makes me realize i have way too much in front of me just to lube my gun. Sheesh you just evolved/simplified that for me by miles lol. You got a sub from me 👍
Thank you for not product peddling, unless it is absolutely one of a kind, such as the breakthrough simply for its delivery system. Also, thank you for showing how to incorporate syringes for oil as well, especially for travel. I absolutely love how simple your setup is. Something that I have in my kit and leave in it is a cheap @#$ pocket knife for a dedicated scraper and prybar, a decent multitool might not be bad but it will have considerably more bulk and weight than a cheap thin folding pocket knife. Something that has been an absolute time saver for me (more for outdoor shooting than indoor) is a shaving brush. A cheap $5 shaving brush is compact and will fit anywhere regardless of what type of kit you have, unless you try to fit it into the old buttstock kits. Not going to work. Otherwise, it should fit pretty much everywhere else. It knocks off sand, dirt, grass, mud, anything else in SECONDS and takes HOURS off of cleaning time and helps get your firearm inspection ready in no time flat. Feel free to take it or leave it, needs will vary but for me it's as much of a staple in my kit ALMOST as much as the oil and bore snake.
I have always used the Hoppe's. But recently got a new full cleaning kit which came with a little dispenser bottle like yours with the syringe type end. One bottle for cleaner, one for oil. The little needle end is awesome.
Agreed lube should be done if you must only do one thing. Way back in the day when I was a 60 gunner it rarely if ever stopped running. When asked what my secret was I'd say, "A well oiled pig never fails."
Larry Vickers did a video about the myth of over lubrication and submerged firearms in buckets of oil and they ran just fine. He just ruined his clothes from all the oil coming off the slide every time he fired. 😅
Love your attitude. I’m a mechanic and other wrenches give me heck about not using this oil or that when all I care is wet oil ( changed RELIGIOUSLY) never an issue in my motors due to oil. LOL
Airline Pilot here..
Flying pro tip: To prevent bottles from leaking. Before you fly, squeeze out as much air as you can from the bottle (think negative pressure), then seal/close it. Now while in the air, the air inside the bottle expands, but it doesn’t expand so much as to force out air/oil etc..
Yay for science sir. I fly for a living and will use this!
You, sir, have nailed why our product works-- there's no air in the syringe volume. On the off chance that the oil heats up enough to expand, the plunger is displaced slightly, negating the pressure and thus depressurizing the seal.
Thank you good sir.
Thank you. Commonsense dictates we should've known this. But commonsense doesn't come in a pill that we can take.
+Bradley Bobish I thought pilots walked funny because everything under 16oz goes up the old poop shoot?
I used to spend a lot of time “detailing” my glock as though I was convinced it was a Ferrari. I just cleaned my Glock the other day almost exactly the same as you did. It seems we landed on the same school of thought after a decade or more of use.
Btw, I love how you say a similar thing in a lot of your videos, “this is how I do it, you get to do it your way, I get to do it mine.” I wish more people had the same mentality.
Jason, I'm not trying to be an a-hole here, just being funny but with the last name you currently use, I'm really surprised you went with "Ferrari"... What's wrong with your own last name? Mercs are sometimes better than Ferraris....just watch some F1 racing if you don't believe me.
Is there a reason you use a nylon bore brush instead of a bronze brush ?
That is a sign of intelligence. The lower the IQ I tend to think the less flexible people are but we should be patient if that's the case and thankful God blessed us with a higher one.
I haven't cleaned my CZ P10C since I bought it... 😁
I was working in Africa in the mid 80s. We were driving some remote roads heading for a park that had lots of wildlife.
We were stopped by a few tribesmen on camels. Using sign language and a few grunts we figured out that they wanted us to remove a wheel so that they could get some grease for their Enfields and Mausers.
We showed them how to use the dipstick to oil the rifles instead.
An interesting time.
I've done the dipstick maneuver at a cmp match for some dipstick who's rifle was so dry it wouldnt cycle.
@TCB you're right, he should of given his life away refusing to help the locals with guns.
I used the dipstick method on our Chief of Police when his vaunted Beretta 92 came to the range dry...and jammed🤣.
TCB or poach the animals from the park
@TCB You say this from the safety of your moms basement.
13 minutes covering the oil and syringes and syringe loading systems and 1 minute cleaning the gun. I love your work!
My wife yelled at me for cleaning my gun on the coffee table. Now I just use the cutting board instead.
My wife got tired of yelling at me
@What's Up? does she have a sister
My wife yelled at me also. I just put on my range hearing set to drown out the noise.
My wife said “either guns or her in the house “ . Now she is back in her mama’s house changing diapers of her nieces & nephews….IN INDIA. Her visa is now cancelled to travel back to USA. Moral of the story: Indian marital laws PREVAILED in USA. MEN CALL THE SHOTS !
Oof my wife yells at me too, things like “thank for taking care of the guns and being ready to protect your family”.
My dad was in the army for 23 years, and whenever I cleaned my gun, he would take a q tip to the barrel to see how well I cleaned it. I was always under the impression that this was normal haha thanks for sharing this! Helps alot
Solid life advice in many regards: "The wetter, the better."
That’s what SHE said!
You ruined my sandwich!
@@blaketundra3216 was it roast beef?
Amen
@@traecummings9853 that’s the good stuff.
This simplifies so much for me. I'm relatively new to ccw and from what I remember being taught was to clean the gun Everytime it was fired. This is so much less stressful and makes a hell of a lot more sense. Love your videos and God bless.
Welcome to the shooting sports.
I’m glad I watched this, I’m new to pistols and I was thinking I needed more cleaning crap and oil, thank you brother for education
Avoid those multi-caliber cleaning kits. You end up with a ton of excess junk and a few useful items.
Always love your vids John. FYI, if you draw air into your big syringe first and push about 1cc into your oil container then invert the oil will rush into your big syringe. This is how we do it in medicine (retired paramedic). You can use any Luer Lock syringe btw.
Love the "I don't care as long as it's wet" on the lube. I totally concur! I taught bear/firearms for the USFWS in Alaska for 15 years where guns were REALLY abused by the biologists packing those guns in the field for months on end... many times guns were so dry I just had to spray the crap out of everything just to get it going, and it would... lube it!
I'll take the make-it-easy that a step further... synthetic engine oil in a glass dropper bottle.. the oil (I use diesel oil, cause that's what I have).... is designed for high temps/brutal conditions, longevity, and all the conditions a gun would face.. plus it's extremely cost effective...$5/quart instead of $20 per 2-oz... the glass dropper works great and the bottle doesn't leak... I have glass bottles, which could break if abused, but they are pretty thick.. you could find plastic ones. Give that a try, you'll be surprised at how well it works. I can tell you that testing on oil performance can not be beat by those making oil for diesel truckers (or cars).... WAY more than any gun oil...
You taught bears how to use guns?
Thats awesome and frightening.
I support the right to arm bears!
@@mrdrprof99 He's right about motor oil ,however.
I'm with you. I used to sit down and go crazy... since the bore snake... life is much easier and the guns keep running... cheap ones a d expensive ones.
*"Officer. really, I use those syringes to lubricate my guns- why are they clean? Well, uh, I haven't used them just yet. Yes, I have a concealed carry license. No sir, no warrants. Yes, I will step out of the car."*
Haha. I was thinking the same thing. Or the TSA guy looking through his luggage.
This has a lot of truth. When you own livestock you will have syringes, needles, and drugs everywhere and that can be fun to explain. We make an effort to check luggage for that stuff before we fly, especially backpacks. I really have no idea how so much of that stuff ends up in my backpack but it always seems to.
Meh, those aren't the sharp prickly type needles anyways. Those aren't too different than some automotive and cooking applicators many people use everyday.
@@SAR0311 i beg to differ I've seen convicts in the joint use those big ass needles to get high ...its like a turkey battery and they are trying to fix up 40 cc of stuff smfh
@@nicholasritchison6438 What in the devil's anus is a "turkey battery"?
I recently bought a Boosteady gun cleaning kit. This is a very complete kit that includes brushes, jags, and loops for just about every caliber which is enough for me. I would like to say that I really recommend it. It is a great product at a reasonable price. Exactly as advertised and great service. If you have a variety of calibers and gauges, this set has you covered.
Interesting perspective, I honestly enjoy cleaning my guns after every range trip, It's cathartic for me. Maybe it's OCD but I also treat my vehicles the same way, no not after every drive however every weekend with a brew gets a thumbs up! I'd like to be able to preserve my firearms as much as possible for my grand-kids eventually.
Agreed
I don't clean my guns after every range trip, but clean them weekly. Probably should clean them more 😁
Garage chk. Workbench chk. Man cave dbl chk. Cleaning guns on the Mrs’s clean coffee table and living room... beat down chk.
he is so in trouble.
And here I thought I was the only one....
No I think John might be that one in a few hundred thousand that his spouse let him clean the guns on the couch. Let alone in the house, most get to do it in the garage, if your lucky enough to have such a area. But on a side "funny" note there's this: Why do you think it only takes him 50 secs to clean? He didn't even run any patches through to get the carbon out that he loosened up with the bore brush! That way he doesn't get caught by Mrs. Poet and sent to the dog house! Or in his case, latrine, KP, or guard duty for the next week. LoL
Yep. I get in trouble everytime.
That was an awesome coffee table though!
Most of the guys I served with, self included, essentially had two kits. There's what you carry in the field and then there's what you use back in garrison. In garrison, or at home, I really like my single stainless rod with nice bearing loaded handle for my cleaning patches and jags. I also preferred brake cleaner as a solvent, very popular and effective but the fumes are pretty strong indoors. I also really like my pipe cleaners for gas tubes and really brushing tight spaces hard to get your tooth brush into. Some patches and dental picks, oh and lube of choice. I really don't care much either what oil, so long as it displaces moisture and keeps things sliding slick.
Now for out and about, those Bore Snakes are really cool and compact but the good old GI cleaning rods are fine as well. Again a few pipe cleaners and patches for lubing the barrel at the end, and some all purpose CLP type liquid. For the quick cleanings it's more about the lube than the solvent. Clean enough is good enough. Just needs to be reliable. I still like to have a tooth brush and one dental pick but only if there's room. I can get by without them. Of course I wrap all that up in my rag.
Appreciate all the pro tips, especially the one about the tooth brush. Yah, for that!
Boresnakes are faster and easier. Rods can scratch and bend and the patch holder over time can get worn and come loose after ever pass through the barrel. OTIS and boresnakes are a plus.
Ballistol.
Good for other things (e.g. medical) too.
Second that!
Been using that for years, good call out
What are you medically doing with ballistol?
@@notshared2543 Although the FDA doesn't recognize it, in Germany one of the uses listed for it is as an antiseptic,for minor cuts and abrasions.
A bottle of mineral oil is inexpensive.
Class starts at 13:23 you can thank me later or hear him rambling about which method is better to deliver oil that doesnt spill while traveling!
I Felt like he was teaching me how to shoot up. Pun not intended 😂
Thank you!
He is quite the rambling man...😁
Nice to see you clean your weapons like I do! That is one thing I learned in SF when I was in the field didn't have time to strip it down and take everything apart. My weapons never failed me!
I'm really digging that coffee table. Sweet how that pivots up.
"Guys, don't brush your teeth with the same toothbrush that you're using on your guns." That's why I always have that weird taste in my mouth.
That might not be the only reason for the "weird" taste in your mouth. LOL!! Sorry, I couldn't resist. LOL!
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What if I clean the brush real well? I don’t want to spend 6 bucks on a brush for my steel teeth
My 3yo daughter just said “He’s got a red shirt on just like you, you could be matchers! And then sometime when he comes here we can wave hi and hold his hand.” So it sounds like you are welcome at our home anytime. 😂 thanks for the vid!
My 2yo boy asks if everyone can come to our house and if we can go to their house too just like that. He’s especially attached to the nice man that mows the yard 😂😂😂
Poor child never had a twinkly. When I was a kid we would say twinkies when we matched.
Everyone wants to know about your child.
My 3 yr old daughter said, 'when you are done with him, can i have a turn?' i said 'no'. 'You can never have a turn with him honey, get your own man.'
That is so sweet and innocent, thank you. That really made my day. She is right to trust Kohn Lovell, he is a good guy!
Plenty of "ah-ha" moments, yes. Love your pace, not redundant, characteristic dry tongue-in-cheek humor.... quite enjoyable. Also affirmed my gut -- that I don't have to geek out cleaning my guns every 150 rounds. Loved it. Thanks.
I came into a few bottles of issue CLP from my US Army days. I still use it for cleaning and lubricating, and everything keeps firing. The classics never die!
You do you brotha. Detail cleaning guns is therapeutic for me. A couple beers or wine and some warrior poet vids or music and my dirty guns is a good time for me.
Loved this! I recently gave away one of my kits to a neighbor and simplified my cleaning stuff!
8:41 _"And people see me using them at classes, I feel like a wizard"_
~ WIZARD POET SOCIETY ~
It’s fun going back and watching your old videos. The channel has come so far. Appreciate the content as always.
I would love to see a video about how you clean your AR like you showed for your pistol in this video. The specifics for oiling, wiping down, etc. to ease the anxiety of needing to do a full breakdown deep scrub on mine.
Hey John, love your videos as a longtime watcher, your videos have helped convince me that joining the military as a religious man is a a worthwhile decision, I leave for basic in less than 2 weeks without a ranger contract but every intention of getting into Ranger Bat.
I absolutely enjoy all of the Ranger Personality and RIP stories you've shared with us and keep up the good work you do, Rangers lead the way!
Did you make it through???
John, greatly appreciate your wide ranging, informative and professional vids. Would like to comment about my combat experience with the M16A1. I've pretty much heard all the negative comments/experiences thru the years about this firearm. My personal experience as an Armored Cavalry Plt Ldr in the Central Highlands in 1970 was extremely positive with the 16A1. I can't remember any FTW issue with myself or my platoon.I never once had to use the forward assist. On dismounted missions I carried 2 bandoliers with most of my men carrying 3 bandoliers (6 mags per) Don't think I ever used more than 5 mags a firefight and seemed like maybe 10-12 mags each for the troops. The 60 pig did get a workout big time. Never crossed my mind or to my knowledge my troops mind that the weapon wouldn't function. I had total confidence in it. I was more paranoid about running out of ammo or how soon I could get a Cobra pink-team overhead. That being said, we had the A1! A totally different firearm vs the original M16. Chromed chamber/bore, better lube (LSA) and the correct ammo propellant resolved the nightmarish issues with the original 16. Oh yes, we cleaned it!!!! Most of us during a halt, would slide the BCG out, wipe it down with a rag, oil it with some LSA, slide it back in, good to go. What 30 seconds! I NEVER ONCE had to remind my guys to clean their 16s. It was an automatic event, like breathing. I can still picture these guys cradling their 16 in their arms; TLC like a new born. Only experience with A2 was stateside training. Maybe query some Marines (trigger pullers, not REMFs) about their combat A2/A4 experiences. In addition, the 16A1 we were issued had been in country for approx 3+ years. The bolt cam was shiny and grooved, the retaining pin was the crooked original , never once disassembled the extractor from the bolt, original buffer/spring. Get my point? This is a great firearm. Wipe it down, keep it wet and it will go bang. Does it get hot with a too much auto, yes. Can you drag it thru mud and sand like a M1, NO! My only complaint was the POS mag. Had to load 18 rd. Ridiculous, but how hot could it get with a few burst emptying an 18 rd mag? My impression about the A4/M4 is related to the very fine sand grit in Iraq, and maybe the harsh recoil of the M4 gas system. I defer to those who served there.
This is absolutely great content. I really needed help with this. Also thank you for serving our country and continuing to serve the community. Real Patriot 👍.
Antiluminati 1776 I love your picture
Thanks. Over 60 years of shooting I have collected so many gun cleaning and lubricating liquids it is maddening.
Unless your firearm is really gunked up dirty I have found that all you need is Breakfree CLP. Clean, Lube and Protect just like it says. Works every time for me no problems with it to date. And yes I have all the other hard core cleaning products that most of us gun owners have from back in the day when I cleaned after every use. And still use them at times when or if it gets really bad.
Especially if you apply it and let it absorb in for 2 hours you're good to go.
I wipe my guns down and oil them after each range trip. That’s about it. I used to spend hours cleaning each gun after shooting, seemed to be unnecessary.
That's what I do after shooting most times too.
I clean after about three trips to the range. Takes me about half hour to clean a few guns. Nice and easy.
I'm going to purchase a second toothbrush and stop the co-mingling.
Best oil and cleaner I’ve ever found is made by M-Pro 7. Cleaner goes a long way and breaks down carbon well. The lubricant is great stuff no stoppages. RTLW 1st Batt.
Former Marine here. I make sure my ar and pistol stay immaculate. 100% can confirm this.
I take my time when maintaining my weapons. From keep my blades sharp or my firearms cleaned and lubed. I find it kinda relaxing and almost therapeutic. I turn on some music and just get in a zone, the world goes away. And before I know it. My weapons are clean, beautiful, battle ready and my mind is at piece.
consistent training, that your instinctive reaction is one of thoughtful preparation.
Thanks for the cleaning disclaimer. Still almost had a panic attack when you laid the slide down and said it was done. 😄
Sitting in my 'office', on my favorite porcelain chair, When I came across this video. Good job as always John. Now I have to clean out a drawer and pair down a few things.
Quart of Mobil 1 full synthetic + Hobby paint bottle with needle tip from hobby lobby = lifetime of gun oil
This is true. Guns aren’t high load devices like engines, and really won’t notice the difference between gun lube and motor oil.
Read somewhere (maybe a Gabe Suarez book) that LAPD SWAT uses synthetic transmission fluid to lube
Castrol Edge 0w and a syringe with a needle here.
Working as a government contractor I once used oil off of my rental car dip stick and the toothbrush from my shaving kit to maintain weapons that wouldn't run at a Qual range.
It really isn't rocket science.
I use Canola oil, it does not stick, and smells great at the range. I get hungry after a good shooting.
Ets from Army more then fifty two years. I have enjoyed poet site while learning M16 again and AR 15. Thank you. An old Vet
New gun owner, long time advocate and gun fan. Thanks for the time and money saving tips! Work smarter... love it!
I dont care if you clean em or not...i just love cleaning mine. Thats my quiet time. Therapeutic...
Keith Goodwin me too. I clean them, wipe the oil and RE - OIL sometimes lol. Like the perfect amount is gonna save my life lol. I feel you man. It’s my zen sometimes. Really fun for me tbh.
@@jonduncansakurawallknifegarden I literally look towards just throwing on the telly sitting down and breaking them down and cleaning them. I also do my boots at the same time lol
My gun looks up st me and smiles whenever I love on it.
I have 7 year old Hoppes oil, still good you think?
@Nick Howley lol true, kinda like i looked forward to playing the last of us 2 for years, got it, my controller broke, got a new one sent and was looking forward to that, and then i got my new controller to discover i was sent a faulty one....yeah i have no sanity left lol
I’ve gone down this road before, and determined that none of it is better than a quart of Mobile 1, and it will last a lifetime.
You use Mobile 1 for your guns? (I'm not being a wise-ass.) That wold be very cheap alternative to commercial "gun lubricants."
Absolutely, and I know lots of competitive shooters who put 20K+ rounds a year downrange who do as well. Synthetic oil is designed to maintain lubricity for 6000 miles at engine heat, gun lubrication is a lot less demanding. Put some in a needle bottle and apply every couple hundred rounds. More important than cleaning your guns, actually.
@@AndrewWisler Awesome. Will do. Thanks for the tip.
@Andrew Wisler You trolling? Or a you for real?
Just look it up - it’s all over the internet. For instance:
forums.brianenos.com/topic/124598-sowhy-not-mobil-1/
These guys are mostly USPSA shooters, a lot of them shoot 20K+ rounds a season through $4K+ pistols. If it didn’t work they would know.
It is amazing that not a single big lubricant/oil company can make a container that doesn’t end up leaking everywhere 😂
It's on purpose so you have to buy more.
That's a joke for those who think I was being serious. I wasn't.
VikingSix but seriously, you’re on to something
made in china
I'm new to all this however I'm shooting a couple times a week+ dry fire with a maniac system every day. I see your point about modern firearms I know they don't require the care old ones needed. After I've cleaned it 1000's of times like you most likely have, I'll opt for a quick clean also. But " Honey Boom Boom" get lots of lovng at this point! Yeah, Yeah, my wife says the same thing! Lol Thanks John, like I said I'm very new to this I think I've owned mine about 4 months. In my neck of the woods I have no professional instruction and I've learned a shit load from your videos! Thanks again man! Keep them coming!
Yep!
Bought the kit !
I’m much thankful, sir !
I was in the military in the 80's. Grew up around guns and shooting. Have carried for over a decade, I shoot at least once a week. I have always been a 'keep it clean and lubed but never wet' dude. Never had any issues whatsoever. I have used Hoppes #9 about 99.9% of my life...it's practically free. An occasional oil discoloring on a rag that used to be my favorite pair of Joe Boxers is no big deal. I have more issues with solvent leaking occasionally and not lube.
This video to seems to indeed be...persnickety.
Me: feels relieved that John has given me permission to not clean my guns!
Also me: I heard nothing else from this video
I just signed up for the Warrior Poet’s Patreon! Get on it! Definitely worth the money(cheddar for you hip kids)!
I prefer smoked gouda, actually. It's the 50 BMG of the cheese world lol.
I been using the breakthrough line and it’s working alright for me. I love that it has no odor whatsoever.
Thank you brother
Good to see a vet who knows how to clean it right
Thank you for your priceless service
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Is this the same oil you use on that swag hair ?
Hahahahaha
Hahaha, I can’t take him seriously, his hairs just to pretty! 🕺🏼
John, awesome link for the old tshirt, haven't laughed like that for a few days.
If you aquire any more cleaners/lubricants, you're gonna need the MSDS sheets on everything, and an approved flammable liquids storage locker, painted bright yellow (and stenciled Flammable Liquids on the door). Dang, my Navy training made an appearance again. Stay safe! 👍😎 🇺🇸
Don't forget your MRC!
I’m a big fan of Clenzoil. Been using it to clean and live for years. But if I don’t have it around, I’ve used synthetic motor oil to get me through. I can hear the gasps already! But lube is lube as long as you keep it lubed. But of course when I do have it, I use the Clenzoil. It cleans very well and keeps my guns running slicker than snot on a door knob!
Wow great info I built a cleaning kit for a friend of mine for less than $5 it included 1 box of Q-tips, old used tooth brush , 2 cutup coat hangers , 1 package of make up /facial pads, 2 old cut up T shirts gave him some CLP/Gun oil & found that most package lunch meat boxes make excellent storage just in case you have a leak & lastly 1sheet of 800 grit wet & dry sand paper for polishing feed ramp doing that help me from getting stove piping in eject my thanks to US Army, USMC, Navy Seals, USAF special ops for this tip. Saved me a lot of head aches at the range. (VIP) Very Important Point never have ammo near your cleaning station & always remember safety 1st.
I refill my old Kleanbore bottle with Penzoil 30 wt. But you are right, all bottles leak.
Yes!!!!! Wish I could “like” 10k times!
I too spent years finding the “best” ways. I totally agree with your cleaning frequency.
Guys, all the “gun” lubes are the same as good automotive lubes just rebottled. Yes, some have weird additives, so does diesel or aviation lubes; buy those if you want additives and they're STILL cheaper than the $10/oz super “gun” lube of the year.
I use Mobile 1 synth. I paint it where I want it with a q-tip. No need to overthink gun lube. Spit works for a short amount of time.
I will warn those in cooler climates: here in the NE (read “New England” or “north east”) its below freezing for several months. Many of the famed high temp “gun” oils, Frog Lube or others made from veg oil will THICKEN badly and will lock up an over lubed gun in the cold. At the very least provide poor lubrication as it turns to hard gel (more like candle wax consistency). The same goes for grease, too thick and congealed in the cold. Good synth oils work just as well at 10° as they do at 100°.
Also, I hear how certain oils “don't attract dust” and how other types do. This is idiotic; any sort of wet oily film will let particles stick to it. The only way to avoid this is with teflon, graphite or moly dry lubes but then rust prevention is gone (another good vote for auto lubes). Don't worry about dust, if it gets filled with dust it’s time to clean. Your firearm needs oil, don’t avoid good lube to avoid dust.
Lastly, where I’ll disagree with Mr. Lovell is I’m quite anal about avoiding crown damage on rifles so a good bore guide (~$20) and a good fitting non-steel rod (~$30) are part of my kit. Not a fan of snakes.
I like to use massage oils and light some candles when I clean my guns. Gotta massage those shoulders and feed ramps properly. I find my guns run better if I play Barry white during the cleaning process as well. #Dontjudgememonkey.
Edit: I think we finally know what Mr Lovell uses in his hair #gunoilispomade
Freedom guns. I'm kinda irritated at you right now. You beat me to the hair gel joke. LOL
LMFAO
I kind of reverse that. I like to use Hoppes as the oil when I get a massage. Smells manly. Now if I could only find some candles that smell like gunpowder to really set the mood!
@@peppers8489 You could really set the mood if you made some candles out of gunpowder. LOL
@@jhutch1470 There called roman candles...
Best piece of equipment you own.
That coffee table. As an owner of a table that has the rising table. Sooo useful for gun cleaning. 👍
A great video! That’s about how I’m going to start cleaning my pistol, after going to the range. And I only have a small gun cleaning kit, which I don’t need most of the pieces in it. Be Safe!
This was a great video. I always enjoy this gentleman's vids. It was great to see another perspective on gun cleaning outside of those that claim you have to do a full, meticulous breakdown clean after every trip to the range, no matter how few rounds are fired!
Great video. Coconut oil is also a very cheap, effective lubricating option. (FYI. Frog Lube CLP - cleaner, lubricant, protectant - is supposedly coconut oil based, or at least the lubricant.) Motor oil can also work. Most gun users I've spoken with suggest cleaning every 2k-3k rounds. If you've run your gun real hard and shot near 1k rounds in a day or close it, or you were out in unfavorable conditions like water, dirt, mud, and/or sand, you might also really consider going ahead and cleaning your gun. Otherwise just do cleanings periodically as mentioned in this video. I love the simplicity and convienance of the set up here.
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This makes me feel better about my lackadaisical cleaning. Drill SGTS tried. Bless their hearts. My brother was 3/75 Rangers and is still anal about thorough cleanings after every range trip. We both still just use BreakFree CLP though. LOL. Some habits die hard.
The Tipton Ultra standing gun vise makes this so much easier when you do have to clean. Even has a mount for the AR receivers. Also makes it a breeze for mounting and leveling rifle scopes.
Im a bit old school John. I kinda like to clean my gun. Its kinda hypnotic and mesmerizing. Fun for me.
What do I use? Motor oil... That's it... Not on guns with wood stocks but everything use... Good old mobile 1.
@@endhimrightly3408 It does. But so does gun oil. 🤷
@@endhimrightly3408 Alot, but still if your shooting outside you'll be fine.
Yep, one quart cost less than $10 and should last a lifetime.
Crisco veritable oil is another good cheap alternative. Not the grease in the can. Even though it would probably work too. Large bottle for less than $10.
@@ncshpfox I've tried straight vegetable oil but it gets sticky after awhile.
Would love a video of how you clean the AR, that Glock video just blew my mind!
I’ve had the same leaking problem for years. It seems like the Lucas extreme duty gun oil does not leak for me, it’s awesome. And the oil doesn’t dry up, my guns are always lubricated. 👊🏼
I like the Lucas Extreme CLP too. I thought it was too thin but it really does stick around and lubricates well. It's basically mineral spirits, motor oil, and some detergents.
Mark Holing awesome 😎
Thanks John! The syringe idea looks great.
A lot of the clean after every shooting way of thinking goes back to the days of corrosive primers which ended long ago but like John said some guns like M16's you had to clean obsessively to keep them running anyway.
Oh man this is one of those topics where everyone has the answer and it’s typically just the “thing” they first fell in love with so it got locked in their mind. I like your simplistic non BS approach, it doesn’t matter lol.
I tear down and clean my weapon everytime after I shoot just to make sure that nothing is broke or nothing is showing excessive wear.
You never know when you're going to need it, your life may depend on it functioning and it has to function at 100%.
it would really suck to have someone break into your home you grab your AR pull the trigger and nothing happens because the last round you fired at the range dropped a primer into your fire control group.
"I will keep my rifle clean and ready, even as I am clean and ready.
We will become part of each other." Rifleman's Creed
I'm with you. I use more than just a drop on my BCG. I hose it down with CLP.
Well I'm just gonna say his weapons have probably pretty high round counts and they seemed to be running just fine.
That's true. But like the man said you do you and I'll do me. I like a clean weapon.
I remember cleaning my rifle everyday after every patrol in Afghanistan for the exact reason you said. Even during extended times without firing. Not really worried about cleanliness per se. Just paranoid about broken or worn out bits and pieces that might make it malfunction. Nothing wrong with breaking it open to double check.
I really appreciate you pointing out not to use the tooth brush and picks on your teeth for our marines out there.
First vid of many I'm about to watch. New sub too!!!! Great time saving stuff right there!! Getting that cold beer in the hand much faster!! TY sir!!
Awesome. Simple, thorough, straight to the point, and loaded with valuable information. Really entertaining video as well - good acting. Thank you for sharing.
I like thoroughly cleaning a gun ... and then afterwards saying "I guess it was already pretty clean".
“What is this wizardry , and I do feel like a wizard “. Funny stuff 😂
Cheddar, hip, viscosity, finicky.. Boy you're verbose today.
Edit: persnickety...
Louix Griego,
Egregiously mellifluous, by Jove!
you cracked open a colossal find here.
Conspicuously loquacious
i hate all of you please speak english
Crestfallen ...you forgot crestfallen
Good cheap tips, and excellent jazz too! I'm with the commenter who advocates synthetic motor oil.
Dude, John. I love your channel WAY more now that I caught all those boxes of Dalmore on the shelf. We need to party sometime bc my whiskey collection prob compares to your gun collection. It's alot larger than I like to admit...
Wish my husband had shown me how to clean all the guns. ❤️ I used to watch him clean them. Love my guns. 💜
Theres a ton of good videos. Just search how to clean (insert your gun type here) 👍
Karen, you're just as capable.. Once you learn field-strip then full tear-down you'll be able to do virtually any pistol or rifle. It will help to see where and why to oil. #GoGirlsWithGuns
"Guys don't brush your teeth with the same brush you use to clean your guns!"
*jerry miculek would like to know your location*
TSA: Whatre loaded in all the syringes ? Black tar heroine?!
John: gun oil
Had to get the syringes my set up to clean my gun is done. Getting it from my FFL this weekend my first ever gun I bought the FN FiveseveN. Looking forward to learning how to use and operate my new tool.
I tend to clean each time I shoot, I enjoy it. I use a micro fiber towel, some q-tips, snake, toothbrush, and some oil mostly. Sometimes I like to get more in depth
I feel like I just watched a moon mission documentary. We have achieved docking. Go for separation.
Dam seeing this makes me realize i have way too much in front of me just to lube my gun. Sheesh you just evolved/simplified that for me by miles lol. You got a sub from me 👍
"Wow! John said cheddar instead of money! Look how HIP he is!"- Literally only me.
Me too!
Thank you for not product peddling, unless it is absolutely one of a kind, such as the breakthrough simply for its delivery system. Also, thank you for showing how to incorporate syringes for oil as well, especially for travel. I absolutely love how simple your setup is. Something that I have in my kit and leave in it is a cheap @#$ pocket knife for a dedicated scraper and prybar, a decent multitool might not be bad but it will have considerably more bulk and weight than a cheap thin folding pocket knife. Something that has been an absolute time saver for me (more for outdoor shooting than indoor) is a shaving brush. A cheap $5 shaving brush is compact and will fit anywhere regardless of what type of kit you have, unless you try to fit it into the old buttstock kits. Not going to work. Otherwise, it should fit pretty much everywhere else. It knocks off sand, dirt, grass, mud, anything else in SECONDS and takes HOURS off of cleaning time and helps get your firearm inspection ready in no time flat. Feel free to take it or leave it, needs will vary but for me it's as much of a staple in my kit ALMOST as much as the oil and bore snake.
I have always used the Hoppe's. But recently got a new full cleaning kit which came with a little dispenser bottle like yours with the syringe type end. One bottle for cleaner, one for oil. The little needle end is awesome.
Agreed lube should be done if you must only do one thing. Way back in the day when I was a 60 gunner it rarely if ever stopped running. When asked what my secret was I'd say, "A well oiled pig never fails."
Spot on.... if my M60 didn't have oil dripping out of it I'd put more on.
Larry Vickers did a video about the myth of over lubrication and submerged firearms in buckets of oil and they ran just fine.
He just ruined his clothes from all the oil coming off the slide every time he fired. 😅
Cleaning my guns is pretty fun to me.
I find it therapeutic but not as much as dirtying them up. 😄
Aaron Thomas exactly 😆👍🏼
"JUST KEEP EM WET" that's my motto for pretty much everything ;)
Love your attitude. I’m a mechanic and other wrenches give me heck about not using this oil or that when all I care is wet oil ( changed RELIGIOUSLY) never an issue in my motors due to oil.
LOL
You can use plumbers tape on the threads for the caps of those bottles. I haven’t had any leaking from my bottles since.