How to Clean and Lube Your Glock in 10 Minutes [All Gen & Models]

Published on December 25, 2018
Duration: 11:18

This guide provides a detailed, 10-minute process for field stripping, cleaning, and lubricating any generation or model of Glock pistol. It emphasizes using specific cleaning supplies like M-Pro 7 and highlights critical lubrication points while warning against over-lubrication. The instruction comes from John C., Director of Social Media for Pew Pew Tactical, demonstrating high expertise.

Quick Summary

Learn to clean and lubricate any Glock model in 10 minutes. Start with a safety check, field strip, clean components (barrel, slide, frame), maintain magazines, and apply lubricant sparingly to key friction points like slide rails and barrel lugs. Reassemble and perform a function check.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Importance of Cleaning
  2. 00:48Recommended Cleaning Supplies
  3. 01:20Safety Check and Disassembly
  4. 02:07Cleaning Components (Barrel, Slide, Frame)
  5. 05:13Magazine Maintenance
  6. 06:42Lubrication Strategy (Less is More)
  7. 10:20Reassembly and Function Check

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the essential steps for cleaning a Glock pistol?

Begin with a safety check: remove the magazine and clear the chamber. Then, field strip the pistol, clean the barrel, slide, and frame, followed by magazine maintenance if needed. Finally, lubricate key points sparingly and reassemble, performing a function check.

How often should I clean and lubricate my Glock?

It's recommended to perform a field strip cleaning ideally after every range trip or approximately every 1,000 rounds to ensure the Glock's reliability and longevity.

What are the critical lubrication points on a Glock?

Apply gun oil sparingly to the barrel exterior, lugs, top of the barrel, slide rails, and the connector/trigger bar interface. Avoid over-lubrication, as 'less is more'.

What tools are needed for Glock maintenance?

You'll need a gun cleaner, gun oil, copper remover, brushes, cleaning patches, a microfiber towel, and a Glock disassembly tool or punch for magazine disassembly.

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