[Ma2ak2013]

I clean mine usually after every other range trip depends on how dirty it gets and what type of ammo I’m shooting

 

[JimMuscles]

I just leave em dirty haha i used to clean em, but there's no point if you're using non corrosive ammo

 

[Icewolverine]

I try to keep them clean best i can to reduce the chance of anything bad happening and to maintain their condition. So i try to clean after each range sesh. If im time constrained il firld strip and give them at least a wipe down.

 

[hd4gd]

I rarely clean my range guns if shooting on a regular basis and then only if cycling becomes sluggish.
Barrels only get chambers cleaned not the bore ala Schuemann info.
My IWB EDC gets a light wipe down every couple weeks due to sweat from the Arizona heat.

 

[Mt.Blofeld]

This is a ten year old thread.

 

[41magfan]

On the internet, horses never die. 😁

 

[mrmadd]

I wonder if some of you disassemble and clean your car’s engine after every trip the the range, too.

Most handguns are designed to need no more than just a little oil to operate. Thorough cleaning is only needed when there’s significant buildup that impacts performance.

Older guns prone to rust need a little more attention though. And some high performance competition guns can be finicky.

Most of the frequent cleaning is about cosmetics, which is understandable, but it’s not necessary. And I say this as someone who enjoys cleaning while watching a game or something.