Firearm Maintenance: Beretta 92 Cleaning — Part 2/4

This guide addresses common issues encountered with a Beretta 92 .22LR conversion kit, as demonstrated by a hobbyist. It covers troubleshooting a hammer that doesn't fully drop and .22LR feeding problems, suggesting a potential need for a break-in period. The video highlights the components included in the kit: barrel, slide, and magazine for full-size Beretta 92 series models.

This comprehensive video from Brownells features Caleb providing a step-by-step guide to fully cleaning and servicing the Springfield Prodigy 2011 pistol after heavy use. The tutorial covers field stripping, deep cleaning of the slide, frame, barrel, firing pin, extractor, and magazine. This detailed maintenance process is applicable to numerous other 2011-style handguns, making it a valuable resource for owners looking to maintain their firearms for optimal reliability, whether for competition or general use.

This guide details the cleaning process for a BCM AR-15 rifle, emphasizing inspection after 10,000 rounds. It highlights that modern, high-quality firearms can maintain reliability with less frequent cleaning compared to older military standards. The video features Tim Harmsen demonstrating barrel inspection and cleaning techniques.

This YouTube video, titled "How to remove an angled rear sight without a gunsmith," offers a practical guide for firearm owners. The description indicates a live session at 6 pm Pacific, suggesting an interactive format. The core content focuses on a specific firearm maintenance task, aiming to empower users to perform the procedure themselves, thus avoiding the need for professional gunsmith services. The video is likely to appeal to individuals interested in DIY firearm care and modifications.

This guide details the field stripping and cleaning process for the Bul Armory TAC Pro pistol, a 1911-style firearm. It emphasizes safety checks, proper disassembly techniques to avoid common pitfalls like the 'idiot scratch', and thorough cleaning of all components, including the ported barrel. The instruction comes from Clint Morgan, a former U.S. Marine, highlighting practical maintenance for firearm reliability.

This guide details a specific trick for disassembling the Smith & Wesson M&P 1.0 model for cleaning, which differs from the M&P 2.0. It highlights the necessity of using a pick tool to manipulate an internal lever after the standard field strip procedure. The instruction comes from an experienced firearms instructor, emphasizing a crucial step often overlooked on this older M&P generation.

This video details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15. Key steps include using a Geissele Reaction Rod for upper receiver stability, proper torquing of the proprietary barrel nut, and secure installation of the gas block and tube. The rail is then slid on and secured with two cross-bolts using a T-handle hex wrench. Final steps involve muzzle device installation and a thorough inspection.

Proper ammunition storage is crucial for maintaining reliability and safety. Avoid storing ammo in cardboard boxes in damp environments, as this leads to moisture absorption and corrosion. Utilize airtight containers like ammo cans and control humidity with desiccants like silica gel packs. Heat accelerates gunpowder and primer degradation, so store ammo at stable room temperatures. Reloading primers are particularly vulnerable to moisture and require strict airtight storage.

This video demonstrates how to upgrade an AR-15's A2 furniture to Magpul components. It details the removal of the A2 grip using a Bondhus hex set and the installation of a Magpul MIAD grip with interchangeable backstraps for improved ergonomics. The process also covers preparing and installing the Magpul PRS stock, highlighting its adjustable features for cheek weld and length of pull.

This video explores the custom Remington 11-87 shotgun used as a prop in 'No Country for Old Men.' The film required a semi-automatic shotgun with a suppressor, a combination not readily available at the time. Prop master Larry Zanoff details how a non-functional, 'homemade' looking suppressor was custom-built for the 11-87, with the iconic silenced sound effect achieved entirely in post-production.