Cleaning The XDM Part 2

[wallicimo1]

what is the benefit of getting an aftermarket spring and the other piece (metal tube)?

[sbhark]

No need for those fancy spray cans. Auto sprays are fine. Use WD40 and auto or boat oil and grease.

[spikerogan]

I should be following safety rules but hey, who follows safety rules when handling a firearm? I mean, am I right?

[bigwolfXIX]

I like the videos, but brake cleaner isn't the best idea. A lot of brake cleaners, especially the cheaper ones, have a tendency to dry out and crack polymers and plastics over time. Some of the chlorinated brake cleaners will discolor plastics and polymers. In other words, use something that is made for gun cleaning.

[johnnyblaze92505]

Great videos! How do you feel about conversion barrels(9mm) are with the gun? I have seen a couple of different after market conversion barrels however I was told that aftermarket arent the best quality and werent recomended for my new gun. The idea was to have it for cheaper 9 mm ammo for plinking but I am afraid to pay 150 for a conversion barrel and it ultimately hurt my gun?!? Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

[FieldBoy111]

spray some brake cleaner on metal parts and wipe them off with a rag

use brake cleaner + boresnake for the barrel

slide glide grease on metal friction parts

profit

[gtvapsamtik]

omg you idiot, your cat is walking around and you are spraying all over POOR ANIMAL. you are abusing your cat.

[nit3hawl1803]

i've been using it on my xd-9 service and it ate the white dots out of the sights..great to use just not on the slide

[hydroboy35th]

Gotta love the iPhone!

[420greggcole]

do yours show any wear or damage on polymer frame or grips

[420greggcole]

will break free powder blaster harm the polymer frame or grips

[5150jon]

Ive heard from the gun shop owner near me that Rem Oil breaks down at around 150 degrees F and isn't the greatest to use to oil your gun. He also recommends hopps gun cleaner. It breaks down powder build up, carbon build up, lead fouling, and plastic fouling. Ive used it many times on my guns and it works great!

Does the Nylon brush work well? I always use the bronze/brass brushes and mops on my shotguns and deer rifles.

[Southern661]

and if that stuff is removing the melonite(the finish) you might want to stop.

Putting a penny in salt and vinegar really makes it shine, but thats because it removes some of the metal.

[ALbulletboy]

First how to video Jitters. It doesn't remove the finish. It removes all protectants and oils. I have since stopped using it.

Too expensive not because of damage.

[Southern661]

my aunt uses WD-40 on her smith&wesson 9mm.

[ALbulletboy]

I have since learned it is ok to use it. But certainly not a recommend lube for guns.

[blakeb903]

i was told that if you run the brush throguh the barrel end it is not good for it period. i dont know why but it just is that way. dont doubt it.

[ALbulletboy]

Something to do with wear of the barrel. It is usually in the manual.  But to be honest I not 100% sure. I have questioned the samething.

[humanmoron]

why do you recommend not to ever run the bore brush through starting on the muzzle end? since you pull it right back the other way immediately anyway. just wondering.