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Purly

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Gun /equiptment maintance
« on: February 26, 2018, 08:46:47 AM »
With the talk of eliminating reshoots on another forum, what regular maintenance do you do to keep your guns and gear ready to go.
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Re: Gun /equiptment maintance
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2018, 11:50:15 AM »
Clean & inspect them after every shoot sometime during the week after. I'll probably clean mine Thursday night before the Saturday shoot and/or look them over again if I've cleaned them earlier in the week. If they're wet I clean that night.

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Re: Gun /equiptment maintance
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2018, 07:58:58 AM »
Before a big match I completely take my guns apart for cleaning and look for worn parts.
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Re: Gun /equiptment maintance
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2018, 07:38:20 AM »
Check holsters and belts. Make sure there are no loose or missing screws, also check stitching on shotgun belt
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Re: Gun /equiptment maintance
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2018, 11:11:02 AM »
I clean my firearms usually Tuesday or Wednesday after a match.  If it’s been rainy or damp, I wipe them down with a silicon infused cloth soon as I get home, then clean them.  I check the screws.  I’ll work the action of my rifle and shotgun, cock and dry fire my revolvers a few times Friday night when I’m getting ready for a Saturday match.

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Re: Gun /equiptment maintance
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2018, 01:52:15 PM »
I try to clean them about once a year unless they get wet.

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Re: Gun /equiptment maintance
« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2018, 06:48:40 PM »
So pleasant it's youre guns that have been praying for all this rain.
Do us a favor and clean them!

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Re: Gun /equiptment maintance
« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2018, 06:47:53 PM »
I try to clean them about once a year unless they get wet.

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Once a year whether they need it or not? ;D

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Re: Gun /equiptment maintance
« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2018, 08:21:32 PM »
Are you all talking about you're guns ?

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Re: Gun /equiptment maintance
« Reply #9 on: June 20, 2018, 07:03:28 AM »
Don't mess with what's workin! 8)
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Re: Gun /equiptment maintance
« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2018, 05:08:03 PM »
I agree with critter.if it ain't broke don't fix it ,but cleaning does help them run better and may improve gas mileage, he'll dad taught us that!
For those of you who say it takes to long to cleanyoure guns you can cut that time in half if you only worry about the inside workings.

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Re: Gun /equiptment maintance
« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2023, 08:39:41 AM »
Where is a reputable place to purchase short stroke kits for 1873 rifles?

Randy Saint Eagle

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Re: Gun /equiptment maintance
« Reply #12 on: February 11, 2023, 11:09:30 PM »
In no particular order.  Cowboys and Indian Store. 5th generation.
http://cowboysandindianstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5

Pioneer Gun Works. Super Short Kit
http://www.pioneergunworks.com/uberti-rifle-parts-22

Shotgun Boogie Gun Works.
https://sbgwllc.com/shop/short-stroke-kit-for-uberti-mod-1866-and-1873/

No matter whose you buy you will probably want to buy their aluminum carrier, lighter springs and lighten the firing pin return spring, lightweight lever safety spring. More involved that just installing a kit and some will require adjusting the OAL of your ammo.

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Re: Gun /equiptment maintance
« Reply #13 on: February 15, 2023, 08:43:07 AM »
Thanks Randy for the information. That gives me a good starting point

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Re: Gun /equiptment maintance
« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2023, 09:42:13 PM »
Thanks Randy for the information. That gives me a good starting point

Glad to help!

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