How to change the backstrap on a Springfield XDm 9mm . The Springfield XDm 9mm is shipped with three back straps. The standard size is already installed on the gun but the box includes an additional large and small backstrap. This article will show you how to remove and replace the XDm backstrap to adjust of … Read more
Glock 17 or Glock 19 Cleaning Instructions. Glock Field Strip (disassembly), Lubrication and Reassembly I am going to show you step-by-step how to disassemble (field strip) and how to clean a Glock 17 9mm or Glock 19 9mm pistol. In fact, all Glock pistols come apart the same way, so these instructions will work on … Read more
Step-by-step instructions on how to dismantle, field strip or disassemble a Glock 17 Gen 5 semiautomatic pistol. These How to disassemble a Glock 17 instructions will work for virtually all Glock models in 9mm, .40 and .45 ACP all the way back to the first Glocks made in the early 80s. Glock firearms can be … Read more
If you own one of the many polymer framed pistols such as a Glock, XD or XDm, M&P and many others, you are going to need a polymer-safe gun cleaner (plastic & synthetic safe gun cleaner) for cleaning and lubrication. The list of gun models with polymer (synthetic) frames is quite long and getting longer … Read more
Ruger LCR Revolver Disassembly, Lubrication and Cleaning I am going to show you step-by-step how to disassemble, lubricate and clean a Ruger LCR (Lightweight Compact Revolver) Revolver. This process works for any revolver, but the Original Gun Oil I use in this article is safe to use on firearms that have polymer (plastic) or wood … Read more
How to Replace a 1911 extractor In this article I am going to show you step-by-step how to disassemble the slide to remove and replace the extractor in a 1911 Kimber Pro Carry II semi-automatic pistol. I will first discuss the tools you will need, which are few. We will also clean the extractor channel … Read more
How to: 3 Easy Ways to Clean Your M&P Shield 9mm or EZ Pistol So you are getting ready to clean your new Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Pistol. The directions in the user manual are kind of vague and don’t really specify what products you should use how exactly you should use them. So … Read more
How to Disassemble and Clean your M&P Shield 9mm EZ Magazines Why do I need to clean the Shield EZ magazine? One of the most common failures in a gun is the magazine. If it does not do its job properly, your gun will not be fed ammunition and you may be unable to … Read more
Smith and Wesson M&P Shield 9 mm EZ slide stuck. How to easily fix your M&P Shield if you get the slide stuck while disassembling or reassembling the gun. If you have Field stripped your Shield EZ for cleaning, and accidentally pressed the grip safety while putting it back together, you may have experienced getting … Read more
How to Properly Lubricate a 1911 Pistol for Optimal Performance How to lube 1911 Pistols The proper 1911 lubrication is arguably the most important thing you can do to keep the pistol running properly. A clean and properly oiled 1911 will provide years of trouble free service! These fine pistols need to be properly maintained … Read more