Field Strip / Clean / Reassemble Laugo Arms Alien w/ Retro Optic Mount

Published on March 5, 2024
Duration: 8:58

This guide details the field stripping, cleaning, and reassembly process for the Laugo Arms Alien pistol. It emphasizes the importance of proper lubrication on specific contact points, such as the guide rod, barrel top, piston bottom, frame rear, and slide mating surfaces. The video highlights unique aspects of the Alien's gas-operated system, including carbon buildup around the gas port and feed ramp, and recommends specialized tools like triangular Q-tips and bore snakes for effective cleaning.

Quick Summary

The Laugo Arms Alien pistol requires specific cleaning due to its gas-operated system, which causes carbon buildup. Field stripping involves removing a front pin, then the slide. Key lubrication points include the guide rod, barrel top, piston bottom, frame rear, and slide mating surfaces. Specialized tools like bore snakes and triangular Q-tips are recommended for effective maintenance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Cleaning Supplies
  2. 00:47Field Stripping the Laugo Alien
  3. 01:52Cleaning the Slide and Barrel
  4. 02:53Cleaning the Gas Port and Frame
  5. 03:13Using the Bore Snake
  6. 03:37Cleaning the Feed Ramp
  7. 04:13Disassembling the Recoil Spring Assembly
  8. 04:49Cleaning the Piston and Guide Rod
  9. 05:47Lubrication Points for Reassembly
  10. 07:19Reassembling the Laugo Alien
  11. 08:11Final Slide Reassembly
  12. 08:41Completing Reassembly
  13. 08:48Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you field strip the Laugo Arms Alien pistol?

To field strip the Laugo Arms Alien, first ensure it's unloaded. With the hammer cocked, push in the captured pin at the front and pull it out. Then, pull the slide slightly rearward, lift, and remove it from the frame. The piston and recoil spring assembly can then be removed from the slide.

What are the key lubrication points for the Laugo Arms Alien?

For the Laugo Arms Alien, apply a thin film of oil to the guide rod, the top of the barrel, the bottom of the piston, the rear of the frame where the slide contacts it, and the mating surfaces on the slide. Avoid heavy grease, as it can attract excess carbon.

What are common cleaning challenges with the Laugo Arms Alien?

The gas-operated system of the Laugo Arms Alien leads to significant carbon buildup, especially around the gas port and feed ramp. Cleaning these areas thoroughly with solvents and specialized tools like triangular Q-tips and a bore snake is crucial for proper function.

What tools are recommended for cleaning the Laugo Arms Alien?

Recommended tools for cleaning the Laugo Arms Alien include a bore snake for the fixed barrel, triangular Q-tips for detailed cleaning, and picks/scrapers for removing carbon buildup. Using a quality solvent like Modern Spartan Systems' Carbon Destroyer is also advised.

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