How to field strip, clean, and maintain an H&K USP and Magazine (HD)

A "how to" describing how to field strip an H&K USP and magazine, then clean it. It has tips and suggestions on solvent, lubricant, and methods. Most of the video can apply to most handguns, and many firearms.

More "how to's" to come, like reloading/hand loading ammunition.

Check out more information about cleaning and maintenance of handguns here: http://www.wikihow.com/Maintain-a-Pistol-%28Handgun%29

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[ovandolah14]

its not very good for your gun to use a paper towel over time it will start to sratch shit up

[bobbfwed]

@ovandolah14 I'm guessing you mean "scratch".

If you are worried about scratching your gun up with paper, then you might want to be worried about using the gun to fire bullets. If you are using brass brushes to clean your weapons, like most people do, last time I checked brass is much harder than paper, and thus more abrasive.

If you are getting scratching from paper towels, it is probably because you are using a solvent that is too aggressive for your gun's finish.

[BoxcarArt]

Why no recoil rod bushing sleeve? Is it common to not run one?

[bobbfwed]

@BoxcarArt This model doesn't use one. I do believe the .40 caliber (and possibly the 9mm) USP does, though.

[BTeamHooligan]

Can you holster it with the rail adapter on it? Or do you have to use a light holster?

[bobbfwed]

@BTeamHooligan ...Finally got my holster. Fobus takes forever to ship. Anyway, our suspicions were correct, it does not holster with the adapter on it. Sadly, my USP Expert didn't holster either, I was expecting that too, after seeing some reviews about problems with the tactical models (it's all due to high-profile adjustable sights). But I did some modifying with a ban saw and a heat gun. Now it works great with my Expert, and an unexpected surprise it works perfectly with my P2000 SK as well.

[scott590]

Excellent vid! I have the HK 9 40 and 45 and this was very helpful in cleaning all of them. Great work.

[hajdejashabe]

Everybody's an expert in firearms!

[SOSBELLY]

Liked the video but I refrain from using any brass brushes at all and spend more time with the vinyl/plastic. I have not had any problems because of it (using brass before) but I felt there was no need. I do clean the gun almost immediately after I shoot so everything is pretty fresh and easy to remove. Sometimes (when I am "done cleaning") I'll run a white "bore snake" and run the rope (no brass) part back and forth to make sure it's clean.

[mckinney1977]

is this ben stein doing audio..lol..good video..very good

[bonnieclydehaileymac]

great video. i just picked up my first hk yesterday....a usp 40. this video was perfect for me and helped me understand my gun a little better. thanks and keep up the good work.

[jonhluk]

Don't use any cleaners that have halogen based solvents..they attack the plastic ! That goes for the lubes too... I use breakfree CLP on my USP Elite 45ACP..!

[selectfiregroup]

Cool work bench. Is that custom? I hope to get into hand loading, you doing that video soon?

Thanks for the info, most of that applies to all my guns. I love Ballistol!

[GY6productions]

Great instructional vid...I think your boring and hilarious at the same time LOL