New gun, barrel uncleaned?
- Thread starter TidalWave
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Sld1959
Ronin
Seen it in the past a number if times. Not sure exactly how common it is, but it's certainly not uncommon. It might be mire common that I know as I guess I generally tear down and clean right away and not sure I look real close before doing so.
Annihilator
Emissary
Seen this many times, my new Colt Competition was real dirty like this and it was new.
HansGruber
Ronin
Not uncommon at all, if it is a production model.
KillerFord1977
SAINT
I’ve had a few come dirty from firing.
Honestly, lets me know they test fired the weapon for function, accuracy and extractor issues
Honestly, lets me know they test fired the weapon for function, accuracy and extractor issues
TidalWave
Professional
I was thinking (trying to be positive, of course) that what u and the others above said might indeed be the caseI’ve had a few come dirty from firing.
Honestly, lets me know they test fired the weapon for function, accuracy and extractor issues
. So I’ll go with that!It’s the first time I’ve seen it, I believe….
Naturally i expected to do a basic clean before firing, as a routine matter.
Funny though. My first-ever RIA 1911 several years ago came clean-barreled, with the exception of packing grease (SOP for RIA, lol).
Also had a test fire casing.
My Wilson came pristine, ready to fire, including an almost immaculate barrel. No shell casing, but did have the target.
Now my Standard Mfg arrives with no casing, no test target….. but still pretty fair proof it got a thorough test.
Thank you all, gentlemen.
youngolddude
Professional
Not surprised. If black powder were used, I'm be annoyed.
Annihilator
Emissary
I was always told that manufacturers can’t clean the guns that’s test fired due to they have to show the gun was fired, if it was cleaned, there is no proof that it was test fired
TidalWave
Professional
Well yeah, I see your point.
But Wilson seems to do it.
It’s probably got more to do with the cost of solvent and one more employee, lol
wmg1299
Professional
I've seen dirty barrels on enough of my new guns to almost expect it. What surprises me is when I see dirty barrels on used guns. I've seen more than a few dirty barrels when I have looked at guns from the consignment case at my range. It blows my mind that an owner wouldn't take the time to do a basic cleaning before putting a gun up for sale. It always makes me wonder how well a gun was maintained by the original owner.
Old_Me
SAINT
yes, all guns i have bought were a "bit dirty" in the barrel.
also too i will add, is that many times, there is very little to NO lube in the gun when i field strip them.
this is my regular habit,
1) look at gun at dealer
2) buy gun
3) take gun home
4) field strip, clean, and lube
5) start a "log book" on the gun, as to date of purchase, price, serial number, build date, dealer where bought
6) take gun to range run the snot outta it (at least 100 - 200 rds) with a combo of reloaded and new ammo, and get it all dirty again.....
7) wash, rinse repeat of step # 4
Keystone19250
SAINT
All reputable gun manufacturers will test fire production made guns to ensure proper operation, Mossberg would test fire some barrels only with high pressure rounds to ensure safety in barrel manufacturing.
When I worked for Mossberg from 2010-2015 we made 500 thousand guns a year cleaning every one after firing them would be impossible, every bolt action rifle and shotgun would be shot 5 rounds before final inspection and packing.
HansGruber
Ronin
Wilson (and other custom makers, as well) come clean because the gun is disassembled and inspected after the test fire.Well yeah, I see your point.
But Wilson seems to do it.
It’s probably got more to do with the cost of solvent and one more employee, lol
The Night Rider
Professional
First, think about how many guns leave that factory every day.
Can you imagine how labor intensive it would be to clean them all?
Can you imagine how labor intensive it would be to clean them all?
Keystone19250
SAINT
For myself I would rather buy a new gun that shows it’s been test shot and is a little dirty then one that is pristine clean.
I take apart, clean, inspect and
re-lube my new gun anyway before shooting it.
BobT
Master Class
In my view, cleaning a new, out of the box gun should be standard procedure. What better way to get intimately familiar with your new toy and to inspect every part to insure that no damage or pilfering occurred between the shipping dock and your hands. In addition, you get to lubricate it to your standards of care before the first round goes through.
