CLEANING SUGGESTIONS
WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN DISASSEMBLING AND CLEANING
YOUR PISTOL.
1 Disassemble the pistol as previously described in the section titled
“Disassembly” on pages 15-17.
2 The slide and firing pin assemblies may be cleaned with any good
cleaning solvent or light oil and then dried with a clean cloth, or
preferably blown clean with air pressure, if available. Be sure to wear
eye protection whenever cleaning your pistol.
3 Clean the barrel using a pistol cleaning rod with a tip and a patch
made for 22 caliber pistols. Depending on the amount of use, the
barrel may need to be cleaned with a good quality nitro solvent.
Ordinarily a light lubricating oil will suffice for this purpose.
4 Use a small brush to remove dirt or other foreign matter from the
other parts of the action. Lightly lubricate all moving parts with a
good, light gun oil. Use oil sparingly; a very light film is sufficient.
Browning Gun Oil is ideally suited for this purpose.
5 Frequently inspect your pistol and magazine to determine a need
for cleaning. Normally, the magazine should be cleaned at least
every 500 to 1000 rounds. This assures the best operation since a
certain amount of lubricant and dirt will gradually collect in the
mechanism. Place the magazine in a good gun cleaning solvent and
agitate to loosen and remove dirt and grease. While the magazine is
still submerged, cycle the magazine follower back and forth a few
times. Shake all excess solvent from the magazine and dry with a
cloth, or preferably blow clean with air pressure, if available.
CAUTION: MOST SOLVENTS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. APPROPRIATE
SAFETY MEASURES SHOULD BE PRACTICED WHEN WORKING WITH
SOLVENTS.
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