KEEP YOUR GUN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES
Basic materials needed:
• Cleaning rod of proper size with bristle bore
brushes (fiber or brass) and tip into which cleaning
patch can be inserted.
• Cloth patches
• Powder solvent
• Lubricating oil
• Small lint-free cloths for wiping and oiling
• Bristle brush for scrubbing dirt off breech face,
extractor, magazine lips, follower, etc.
Use proper size bore brushes and patches - if they are
too small they won’t do the job, and if they are too
large they will bind inside bore.
When possible, insert cleaning rod from chamber end
of bore and push rod all the way through so it emerges
from muzzle.
Do not “reverse” rod direction when patch or brush is
in barrel, it might bind.
Do not use patches dripping with solvent or oil. Wet
patches or brushes, then squeeze out excess before using.
When using bore brushes or a larger bristle brush on
breech face, breech areas, magazines, etc., work
carefully to prevent damaging components.
Note: If lower parts of receiver and its mechanism are
especially dirty, soak in appropriate solvent, or flush clean with
same solvent. Make certain that all foreign matter is removed
after cleaning. Lightly oil after cleaning.
Only a very small amount of oil is needed to adequately
lubricate moving parts and prevent rust. Accumulation of oil
tends to attract dust and dirt which interferes with the safe and
reliable functioning of pistol. Do not apply excess lubricating oil.
CARE & CLEANING
Always wear eye and ear protection when
using any firearm. Safety and instruction
manuals are available from Springfield, Inc.
Wear eye protection when using solvent.
Thoroughly wash your hands to remove
powder and solvents after cleaning your gun.
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1. Point gun in safe direction.
2. Remove magazine and empty chamber.
3. Separate cartridges from pistol before
cleaning operation.
4. Open slide and visually check that chamber and
magazine well are free of cartridges.
5. Disassemble pistol as described in the
DISASSEMBLY Section.
6. Using cleaning rod, run solvent-wetted patch
through barrel several times.
7. Attach solvent-wetted bristle brush to rod and run
back and forth full length of bore as needed until
clean of grease and dirt.
8. Clean barrel with dry patches and examine it. If
necessary, repeat barrel scrubbing. Bore fouling
can contribute to reduced accuracy, and grease
accumulation in the chamber can interfere with
proper feeding of cartridges from magazine.
9. Using powder solvent on a clean patch, remove
powder residue from all components of mechanism.
If grease or dirt cannot be removed by wiping with
patch, use solvent-wetted bristle brush.
10 . Next, wipe scrubbed areas with solvent wetted patch.
11 . After cleaning, run dry patch through barrel,
then follow with lightly-oiled patch.
12 . Wipe all surfaces clean with cloth, then wipe all
surfaces with lightly-oiled patch (or cloth).
13 . Reassemble pistol. Remember, an improperly
assembled firearm is dangerous and should not be
fired. Always consult an experienced gunsmith if
you experience any difficulty or have any questions
concerning assembly procedure.
14 . If pistol is to be stored for an extended period, final
oil wiping can be heavier so there will be less
tendency for it to evaporate.
15 . Keep your gun clean at all times.
CLEANING PISTOL