How To Disassemble, Clean, & Lubricate A P320, M17, or M18 🇺🇸

Published on August 4, 2021
Duration: 10:39

This video provides a comprehensive guide to disassembling, cleaning, and lubricating Sig Sauer P320, M17, and M18 pistols. It details the necessary tools and cleaning agents like BreakFree CLP, emphasizing safety checks and proper reassembly for optimal firearm function. The tutorial covers detailed cleaning of specific components and lubrication of wear points.

Quick Summary

To clean and lubricate your Sig Sauer P320, M17, or M18, first ensure it's unloaded. Disassemble by removing the magazine, locking the slide, rotating the takedown lever, and releasing the slide. Use BreakFree CLP, a toothbrush, and patches for cleaning, focusing on rails and lugs. Reassemble and perform a function check.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to P320 Cleaning
  2. 00:33Safety Check and Disassembly Steps
  3. 01:40Cleaning Supplies and Process
  4. 04:58Detailed Cleaning and Wiping
  5. 07:43Lubrication and Reassembly Guide
  6. 09:07Performing a Function Check

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the essential steps for disassembling a Sig Sauer P320, M17, or M18?

Begin by ensuring the firearm is unloaded. Remove the magazine, lock the slide back, and visually inspect the chamber. Then, rotate the takedown lever and release the slide forward. Finally, remove the recoil spring and barrel from the slide.

What cleaning supplies are recommended for the P320 series?

Recommended supplies include an old toothbrush for scrubbing, cotton patches or t-shirt scraps for wiping, a polymer pick for detailed cleaning, and a reliable solvent and lubricant like BreakFree CLP.

Where should I lubricate a Sig Sauer P320 after cleaning?

Apply lubricant to key wear points. These include the slide rails, the barrel hood, the exterior of the barrel, and the locking lugs on the barrel and slide.

How do you perform a function check on a P320 after reassembly?

After reassembly, cycle the slide several times. Then, pull the trigger while holding it back, cycle the slide again, and release the trigger to check for proper reset. Verify all controls function correctly.

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