They must be more reliable than the M-16s of yesteryear, it seemed that if you even thought about shooting it you cleaned it.AJ80 wrote:<SNIP>
I know the question wasn't about rifles, but my AR-15 hasn't been cleaned in months, maybe even a year.
My newest rifle, S&W M&P 15-22, has been getting cleaned every range trip and is currently spotless.
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I once was shooting a friend's Glock (first qualification umpteen years ago). He was an FFL and had a private range at the time. He ran an errand and left me there with his pistol. I noticed it was pretty cruddy and decided to clean it. He pitched a fit as he had over a thousand rounds through it an endurance experiment and was hoping to meet 2000+ before cleaning.
I on the other hand clean (G23) mine after every range trip and occasionally after carrying a while. Glocks field strip like no one's business and it takes a very few minutes to ensure a clean and inspected weapon.