How To Clean And Lubricate A Walther PPS Pistol

Published on October 24, 2017
Duration: 12:19

This guide provides a comprehensive, step-by-step process for cleaning and lubricating the Walther PPS M2 pistol, suitable for first-time firearm owners. It emphasizes proper disassembly, cleaning techniques for the slide, frame, and barrel, and correct lubrication points. The instruction comes from an experienced firearm instructor, ensuring practical and safe maintenance procedures are followed.

Quick Summary

To clean and lubricate your Walther PPS M2, ensure it's unloaded, then disassemble it. Clean the barrel with a CLP-soaked patch, and use CLP and a toothbrush on the slide and frame, avoiding the striker channel. Lubricate slide rails, barrel contact points, and exterior. Reassemble and perform a function check.

Chapters

  1. 00:08Introduction and Purpose
  2. 00:29Cleaning Tools Overview
  3. 00:57Additional Cleaning Tools and Solutions
  4. 01:48Pistol Disassembly Steps
  5. 02:40Initial Barrel Cleaning
  6. 03:01Slide Cleaning Technique
  7. 04:10Frame Cleaning Technique
  8. 04:33Barrel Exterior and Recoil Spring Cleaning
  9. 04:54Wiping Down Slide for Carbon Removal
  10. 06:52Wiping Down Frame and Feed Ramp
  11. 08:14Wiping Down Recoil Spring and Barrel
  12. 09:16Pistol Lubrication Points
  13. 10:02Lubricating Slide Rails
  14. 10:30Reassembly and Function Check
  15. 10:56Final Steps and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the essential tools for cleaning a Walther PPS M2 pistol?

For cleaning a Walther PPS M2, you'll need Break-Free CLP, t-shirt pieces or cleaning patches, a toothbrush, and Tipton polymer cleaning picks. A bore guide and oil dropper bottles can also be helpful additions.

How do you properly disassemble the Walther PPS M2 for cleaning?

Ensure the pistol is unloaded. Remove the magazine, clear the chamber, pull the trigger, then pull the slide back slightly and use the takedown tabs to separate the slide from the frame. Remove the recoil spring, guide rod, and barrel.

Where should I apply lubricant when cleaning the Walther PPS M2?

Apply lubricant to the slide rails (inside the slide or on the frame rails), where the barrel hood contacts the slide, and around the exterior of the barrel, especially wear spots. A drop on the guide rod is also recommended.

What is a common mistake to avoid when cleaning the Walther PPS M2 slide?

A common mistake is allowing excess oil to enter the striker channel. To prevent this, clean the slide while holding it in a downward orientation.

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