New Glock owner

[Indye41]

So I am proud new glock owner! Searched high and low, while one was just under my nose at C&C Midwest. By the way they still have a few at very reasonable prices if anyone is looking.

On to the real topical hand; hoping some of the Glock vets on here can fill me in.

Is it required or common practice to clean the gun before the first use?
And
What does everyone use for cleaning supplies?

Thanks for helping the noob.

 

[mbills2223]

Let me guess. A 19? If I'm right I win the Glock, right?

But seriously, which model did ya get? As far as cleaning the gun before first use, I don't, but there are plenty on this board who do. It certainly isn't necessary with a Glock.

Also, a late welcome to INGO!

 

[Opie]

Congrats on your new toy. I have never cleaned a Glock before shooting it, but I have always looked down the barrel to make sure it is not obstructed!

 

[Cam]

I'm in the 'always clean it first' camp.

Plain old Hoppes is what I use.

 

[NIFT]

Glocks really do need to be broken in correctly. The easiest way to do it is on the drive home from where you purchased it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=llM3SRu0W6g

As soon as you get it home, rapidly fire a lot of rounds through it, and you will see the value of the break in period.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=QOvFSTYcb7c&feature=endscreen

After that, be sure to care for your Glock correctly. The article is long but it shows all the methods for assuring your Glock is always in tip-top shape.
Glock 21 Torture Test - Theprepared.com

 

[charley59]

Field strip and inspect the gun, making sure nothing in hiding somewhere it should not be, like obstruction in the barrel. Then shoot the snot out of it. Glock recommends you keep as much of that copper colored lubricant in the slide rails as long as you can...it helps with breaking in a new gun

 

[Indye41]

It is a 19! I figured why not get something that could eventually become a carry weapon.

Thanks for the welcome.

Let me guess. A 19? If I'm right I win the Glock, right?

But seriously, which model did ya get? As far as cleaning the gun before first use, I don't, but there are plenty on this board who do. It certainly isn't necessary with a Glock.

Also, a late welcome to INGO!

 

[Indye41]

Thats hilarious!

Glocks really do need to be broken in correctly. The easiest way to do it is on the drive home from where you purchased it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=llM3SRu0W6g

As soon as you get it home, rapidly fire a lot of rounds through it, and you will see the value of the break in period.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=QOvFSTYcb7c&feature=endscreen

After that, be sure to care for your Glock correctly. The article is long but it shows all the methods for assuring your Glock is always in tip-top shape.
Glock 21 Torture Test - Theprepared.com

 

[aaron580]

You just made the best decision of your life! I use a combination of some kind of oil (dont remember what exactly it is), no lint swabs, and a soft brush and that cleans mine up about right. I would just go out and shoot it! No oiling or cleaning needed from the factory.

 

[NHT3]

Congrats.. Let me know if I can be of any help.

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[John Galt]

Ahhhhhh, I remember my first Glock, many, many Glocks ago ........
Congrats on what you will discover to be a very wise and enjoyable investment!
Safe shooting.

 

[Cto]

So I am proud new glock owner! Searched high and low, while one was just under my nose at C&C Midwest. By the way they still have a few at very reasonable prices if anyone is looking.

On to the real topical hand; hoping some of the Glock vets on here can fill me in.

Is it required or common practice to clean the gun before the first use?
And
What does everyone use for cleaning supplies?

Thanks for helping the noob.

Congrats! Me too. Bought my first glock a few weeks ago.

 

[outnumbered]

Great decision on you 19...Hoppes and CLP are my cleaning/lubricating choices. Shoot it as much as you can, you will find it more comfortable in your hand every time you shoot it.

 

[mbills2223]

It is a 19! I figured why not get something that could eventually become a carry weapon.

Thanks for the welcome.

I bought a 19 a few weeks ago, had buyers remorse and sold it. I had convinced myself that it was too big and I was too small to carry it. Regretted selling it and couldn't find another one and ended up with an XD-9. I love the XD, but Glocks are just awesome. I'm sure it will quickly become your EDC weapon.

 

[Brandon812]

How much did you pay for it? If you dont care to share. Seems as thought lots of people get either 17 or 19 for their first gun. Which is what I think I might get after I get my LTCH. They seems to be harder to find lately.

 

[Lemmitt]

Welcome to the glock family and INGO

 

[micheljns]

19's are the schnitzel welcome to the dark side!

 

[micheljns]

Also James Yeager would be proud of you, lol

 

[Bigshep]

19's are the schnitzel welcome to the dark side!

Glock 19 a piece of baby cow? Lol

On topic, I always clean my guns before I shoot them, Glock or not, just to make sure they are good to go and actually lubricated. There's only one gun I have that won't be cleaned by me before I shoot it and that's because I know who the previous owner is and I cam smell the gun oil on it from where it has been cleaned.

When I clean mine I use a rag to take off all the big stuff and then use Hoppes and Q-tips for the most part to get the small things. Then I use automotive wheel bearing grease to lubricate afterwards.

If you are thinking about carrying the G19 in the future, I can definitely say that's a good idea. I carry one, myself, in a N82 Tactical IWB holster and love it. Light, compact, and a very easy shooter. I only use mine for self defense purposes and don't do any long range or "bullseye" target shooting and have switched my sights to the XS Big Dots. They are what I recommend if you ever get tired of the garbage factory sights.

 

[B6240]

You have made a great investment the gun will give serve you well for as long as you own it.