Ruger® Max 9™ Cleaning Tech Tip

This episode of Guns Podcast US identifies five common and costly mistakes new shooters make, offering practical advice to overcome them. Hosts Brent Weid and Roy Huntington emphasize that acquiring more gear or a fancier gun won't automatically improve shooting skills. They advise focusing on fundamental safety and technique, managing expectations about accessory purchases, and understanding the realities of firearm maintenance and ammunition consumption. The discussion highlights that skill development is a journey, not a destination achieved through equipment alone.

This expert guide from Dustin of Guns of the West details the safety pins and notches found on Colt-style and Remington-style cap and ball revolvers. It explains how these mechanisms function to lock the hammer between chambers but highlights their limitations, particularly the exposure of adjacent nipples. The speaker advises awareness of these vulnerabilities, suggesting practices like loading five rounds for enhanced safety, especially when carrying.

This video provides expert instruction on the most challenging aspect for many shooters: loading semi-automatic firearm magazines. Lead Firearms Instructor John G. Johnson breaks down the mechanics of magazine loading, emphasizing the importance of leverage over brute force. He teaches two primary methods, including the 'PEZ' method, and demonstrates how to load various popular magazines, offering practical advice for beginners and experienced shooters alike.

This video details the process of cleaning Glocks that have reached a point of malfunction due to extreme round counts and neglect. Ben Stoeger explains that his Glock 47s, with tens of thousands of rounds each and aftermarket Apex triggers, eventually stopped functioning reliably in cold weather and with lighter ammunition. He describes field stripping, cleaning slide rails, and addressing striker channel issues as necessary steps when firearms reach this state.

Washing firearms in a dishwasher is strongly advised against due to the high risk of rust and corrosion. Water can penetrate microscopic pores in metal, leading to damage even after oiling, as oil is oxygen permeable. While polymer frames are less susceptible, hidden moisture can still cause issues. Proper gun cleaning is quick and effective, making dishwasher washing an unnecessary and damaging risk.

This guide details the process of zeroing a handgun optic, emphasizing the reduction of shooter error by using a stable rest. It covers firing initial groups, calculating adjustments based on optic specifications, and making incremental changes to achieve a precise point of impact at a recommended 25-yard distance, while acknowledging the impact of environmental factors like wind.

This video provides an expert overview of the Ruger-57 pistol, presented by an official Ruger representative. It details the advantages of the 5.7x28mm cartridge, the pistol's mechanical features like its delayed blowback action and ambidextrous safety, and its ergonomic design. The guide also covers sight options and optics mounting, emphasizing a comfortable shooting experience with low recoil.

This expert-level guide details the step-by-step reassembly of the Ruger Mark III pistol, presented by an authoritative instructor from Ruger Firearms. It covers crucial steps like ensuring the firearm is unloaded, proper alignment of the barrel and receiver, seating the bolt and firing pin stop, and completing function checks. The guide emphasizes avoiding common mistakes that could damage the firearm, such as improper hammer strut alignment or a missing firing pin stop.

This expert guide details the step-by-step disassembly of the Ruger AR-556 rifle, presented by a Ruger representative. It covers essential safety checks, handguard removal, receiver separation, and detailed breakdown of the bolt carrier group, including the bolt, cam pin, and extractor. The instructions emphasize proper technique for each component.

This video provides an expert overview of the Ruger AR-556 MPR, highlighting its key features and components. From a Ruger representative, viewers learn about the rifle's 18-inch 5R rifled barrel, rifle-length gas system, 15-inch M-LOK handguard, and the precision of the Elite 452 two-stage trigger. The build quality, including Magpul furniture and a 9310 steel bolt, is emphasized for its value and performance potential.