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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Cleaning and Maintenance of the R-9 => Topic started by: Reinz on May 16, 2011, 05:14:20 PM
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Ok, you just bought your new used carry R9 off of GunBroker.
It looks clean, it tested out good, drop it in your pocket and go - Wrong!
That was sort of my story. The R9 appeared clean, ran 2 mags of Golden Sabres no problem(thats all I had). I was tempted to start carrying it, but knew better.
Boy am I glad I decided to pop the slide. It looked like it had run 500 rounds and was never cleaned. Just caked full of grease and gook- everywhere. It made me shutter to think that if I had been carrying it that way and actually needed to put it in action- would it have performed?
I can't believe the guy sold it with just a ghetto clean job. Or maybe he just did not know how to clean it.
Anyway, PLEASE do a complete field strip and clean before you carry your new used carry piece!
and yes I did put a new recoil spring in.
Looks can be deceiving.
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darn good advice, Reinz.
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Looks can be deceiving.
That is damned good advice, Reinz -- and applicable to more than just firearms. 8)
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Very good, Reinz; excellent advice! :)
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Yes always good to remember, You can't judge a book by it's cover. ;D
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I wish i had checked out some of the girls I dated years back that well.
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I wish i had checked out some of the girls I dated years back that well.
;D ;D
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Even on a new firearm, it's a good idea to field strip and lube it. It's just good advice to do so. Remember, all gun oils evaporate, some faster than other, depending on their molecular weight. It's quite possible for a new firearm to go "dry". While it's apart, it just makes sense to inspect the parts for defects or "gunk". I once purchased a new Bersa .380 that shipped from the factory with the firing pin channel packed full of metal shavings, it would fail to fire every 2-3 rounds due to light strikes. That same pistol came back from the factory warranty center with a broken magazine retension spring.
If you strip and inspect every firearm, you'll notice that even most new guns have some residue from test firings. I clean them and relube before I shoot them, which gives me a chance to inspect for manufacturing defects before I set off an explosion in my hands or must use it in a life threatening situation.
The same inspection should be done after any gunsmithing, repairs, or any other time a firearm leaves your possession and returns.
If it's a used firearm, don't even consider shooting it until you've stripped and inspected it. Hell, if possible, field strip and inspect it before you buy it.
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Excellent advice Relic. It doesn't take very long either. It could save your life.
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Man, i wouldn't drive a used car without checking the fluids, changing the oil, and filling the gas tank in case the gauge is broken. i sure wouldnt carry a used gun without opening it up for a look and lube.
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Great advice Relic, you just can't really trust anyone else when it comes to your firearm.
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BTW, Relic, if I have not welcomed you to the forum, may I do so now.
Please post often
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Even on a new firearm, it's a good idea to field strip and lube it. It's just good advice to do so.
If it's a used firearm, don't even consider shooting it until you've stripped and inspected it. Hell, if possible, field strip and inspect it before you buy it.
That is good advice, Relic. Thanks.