What do you use to clean your gun? and what schedule do you clean your gun on? I don't have the end all be all answer for both, but I have learned a couple things.
First, My Glock will start to choke around 1100 to 1200 rounds if I carry it and don't clean it at all. So I make sure I clean my gun before that point. Not that I really care on the range if the gun malfunctions (it just gives me practice), but in the real world if I was trying to defend myself or someone else it could me that someone dies. So cleaning my gun is simple compared to the consequences.
I know one instructor that cleans his gun every week. I'm just not that dedicated, but it would be nice. Now I've started cleaning my guns once a month after each class I teach. That's generally when I shoot a lot anyways and works out nicely for me. You should find something that works and even if you never fire your carry gun, consider cleaning it on a normal schedule. Once a month might be good depending on your climate or twice a year might work. I would default to sooner rather then later. Cleaning your gun is an easy task that could save your life. So "do what I say, not what I do" and clean your gun regularly.
As for what to use. Don't get complicated. I just did a review of Frog Lube CLP and wasn't that impressed. I am going back to Breakfree CLP. It just does everything well. Nothing outstanding, just well. I like the CLPs because they do everything. Lots of guys want something that is specialty for everything. They keep three or four bottles of crap and they do everything a little better then the CLP, but not much. For me it's not worth the hassle. Just get a bottle of CLP and be done with it.
Stay Safe,
Ben
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