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I always clean a new firearm partly because of extra thick packing grease and partly because it's a good way for me to learn all of the working parts better. I usually learn my firearm best by taking it apart and putting it back together. It's like I can picture in my head the "guts" of the thing when I'm using it. 

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1 hour ago, FunGun said:

I recently got a Troy A4 Other 9mm, 10.5 barrel.  Just purchased some ammo... Should the gun be cleaned before the first use?  I guess it couldn't hurt.  What tools/supplies should I get to properly clean the firearm?

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Yup.  Take it apart and make sure it looks squared away.

If it's actually brand new you won't have to "clean" it.  Make sure there's no visible dirt/crud, make sure it appears to have been oiled (and oil it if it hasn't been), and run a bore snake through the barrel.

After you shoot it, repeat the process, only actually clean and lube it (you'll already be an expert as disassembly/reassembly).

Get a basic cleaning kit (you'll accumulate more as you get more guns), snake, cleaning solution, and oil,

https://www.amazon.com/Hoppes-Legend-Cleaning-Caliber-Rifle/dp/B000CPKAUS/ref=sr_1_45?crid=2XRAHJQI5H1II&dchild=1&keywords=223+cleaning+kit+with+oil+and+cleaner&qid=1604962996&sprefix=.223+cleaning+ki%2Caps%2C274&sr=8-45

 

https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Rifle-Build-Cleaner-22-223/dp/B017VJOYJU/ref=sr_1_25?dchild=1&hvadid=78683851854143&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=ar+cleaning+kit&qid=1604962493&sr=8-25&tag=mh0b-20

 

There are a bazillion videos on disassembly/cleaning, so just watch a few and you'll see common themes:

 

 

 

 

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I always field strip and clean a new gun before shooting. As I have gotten older I also break in new rifle barrels. I can think of no valid reason to not break in a new barrel. Breaking in a new barrel supposedly promotes more accuracy by essentially lapping the rough edges of rifling. I just bought a Steyr Scout rifle on Friday and will be breaking in the barrel.

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11 hours ago, FunGun said:

It is a 9mm "Other" Firearm, so it isn't a pistol.  It has a 10.5" barrel.  Wondering if the Aluminum Rod would be long enough... 

Would it be a good idea to get this other cleaner that you suggested in addition to the kit?

https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Rifle-Build-Cleaner-22-223/dp/B017VJD4A0/ref=sr_1_25?dchild=1&hvadid=78683851854143&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=ar%2Bcleaning%2Bkit&qid=1604962493&sr=8-25&tag=mh0b-20&th=1

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Ahh, I missed the part about ti being pistol caliber!

No, I don't think the cleaning rod would be long enough in the pistol kit, so your best bet is a multi-kit.  They're a little more than the single kits, but you'll be able to use them with any gun you buy (https://www.amazon.com/Hoppes-62108-Hunting-Cleaning-Supplies/dp/B07NBXQG79/ref=sr_1_17_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=gun+cleaning+kit+with+oil+and+cleaner&qid=1604972497&sr=8-17-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyQVpRMjZPMU9QNVYzJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzM4NjIyMk9KMkZHRUxQOEZJJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyMjI3MzRDTkpQMDBLM1hYWDEmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl)

 

And yes, I'm a fan of the bore snakes, so I'd pick one up.  It's a stupidly easy thing to quickly run the snake down the barrel after you shoot, so in the event of "oops I forgot to do a full strip/clean" you know the barrel isn't building up gunk/lead/etc...

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I got caught up with all the cleaning kits when I first started out. Now I just used the Hoppes Boresnakes for quick clean and lube. it's compact and caliber specific. There'a bunch of other copy cats out there but Hoppes is the orginal one. 

https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=hoppes+bore+snake+viper&crid=23M6UXSIJALJO&sprefix=hoppes+bore%2Caps%2C183&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-a-p_10_11

The full cleaning kit still has a purpose but to quickly clean and lube this is the best in my opinion.

You decide....

 

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1 hour ago, My1stGlock said:

I got caught up with all the cleaning kits when I first started out. Now I just used the Hoppes Boresnakes for quick clean and lube. it's compact and caliber specific. There'a bunch of other copy cats out there but Hoppes is the orginal one. 

https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=hoppes+bore+snake+viper&crid=23M6UXSIJALJO&sprefix=hoppes+bore%2Caps%2C183&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-a-p_10_11

The full cleaning kit still has a purpose but to quickly clean and lube this is the best in my opinion.

You decide....

 

I buy a kit everytime I see a good deal.  it's a problem...lol

on the flip side, I don't run out of or can't get anything that not in arms reach...lol

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25 minutes ago, RUTGERS95 said:

I buy a kit everytime I see a good deal.  it's a problem...lol

on the flip side, I don't run out of or can't get anything that not in arms reach...lol

i need to get the other rifles and handguns in the other calibers so I can get the most outta all that cleaning kit!! :lol:

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I definitely love the bore snakes! I just went out and got a cheap ultra sonic cleaner from harbor freight.....I think I like it! I also got a cheap air compressor to help dry parts once it comes out of the tank. I had some grit and gunk in the trigger group of my favorite shotgun. Tossed the whole thing in the tank and ran it for a cycle. Came out looking brand new! A quick and light lube and I'm all done.

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