How to Clean your Pistol magazines - Magazine Brush - Range bag Essentials

Published on February 19, 2018
Duration: 3:11

This guide details how to clean pistol magazines using a specialized magazine brush. The brush features a cleaning end and a pin punch for disassembly. Proper magazine cleaning is essential, especially for shooters who drop magazines, to prevent carbon buildup and follower binding that can cause malfunctions. The process involves disassembling the magazine, cleaning the interior, and reassembling it.

Quick Summary

Cleaning pistol magazines is essential to prevent malfunctions caused by carbon buildup and debris. Use a specialized magazine brush with a pin punch to disassemble, clean the tube, and reassemble. This preventative maintenance is especially important for shooters who drop their magazines during use.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction: Dropped Mags
  2. 00:27Range Bag Essential: Magazine Brush
  3. 00:58Magazine Brush Features: Brush and Pin Punch
  4. 01:11Magazine Disassembly with Pin Punch
  5. 01:38Cleaning the Magazine Tube
  6. 01:44Magazine Reassembly
  7. 02:06Importance of Cleaning Dropped Mags
  8. 02:12Additional Gear: Golf Towel
  9. 02:25Cost and Availability of Magazine Brushes
  10. 02:35Preventing Follower Binding
  11. 02:45Comparison to Competition Shooters
  12. 02:52Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it important to clean pistol magazines?

Cleaning pistol magazines is crucial to remove carbon buildup and debris, especially if they are dropped on the ground. This prevents the follower from binding inside the magazine tube, which can lead to miss feeds and malfunctions during shooting.

What tools are needed to clean a pistol magazine?

A specialized magazine brush with an integrated pin punch is highly recommended. The pin punch is used for disassembly, while the brush effectively cleans the interior of the magazine tube, removing carbon and debris.

How do you disassemble a pistol magazine for cleaning?

To disassemble, use the pin punch end of a magazine brush to press the retaining plate at the base of the magazine. Once depressed, slide the base plate forward to remove it, allowing access to the spring and follower.

Can regular range shooting cause magazine issues?

Yes, even standard range shooting produces carbon that can accumulate inside the magazine. While it takes time, this buildup can eventually bind the follower. Shooting outdoors in dusty or sandy conditions exacerbates this issue significantly.

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