| This article will explain how to clean a 9mm Smith | | | | Generally you will need: |
| Wesson, in plain language for those who may not be | | | | Gun Solvent |
| totally familiar with terminology and terms. | | | | Gun Oil |
| Note: The first step when handling any fire arm is to | | | | Barrel Brush |
| check it to make sure it's safe. | | | | Now that your weapon is has been checked for |
| Find the button located behind the trigger guard then | | | | safety and you have your tools together, its time to |
| press it to release the magazine. | | | | field strip and clean this thing. |
| Pull and hold the slide, which is basically the top of the | | | | Remove the slide from the gun's frame. |
| firearm. | | | | Remove the barrel and the recoil spring from the |
| While continuing to hold the slide, look down into the | | | | slide. |
| chamber to make sure that there aren't any rounds | | | | While you have the parts disassembled, it would be a |
| loaded. | | | | good idea to inspect the individual pieces for |
| Only after this will you be ready to move on with | | | | damages, defects and signs of wear. |
| the cleaning of your firearm. | | | | Use the gun solvent to remove all built up residue. |
| As with most other things in life. When you decide to | | | | Use gun oil to lubricate all parts. |
| take on any particular task you should be sure you | | | | Reasemble the gun. |
| have the proper tools for the job. In this particular | | | | If available use a silicon clothe the wipe down the |
| case you need to make sure that you have a | | | | guns exterior. This will add further protection from |
| standard gun cleaning kit which is capable of cleaning | | | | corrosion. |
| a weapon of the same caliber as the one you have. | | | | I hope that learning how to clean a 9mm smith |
| For the most part gun cleaning kits are not expensive | | | | wesson turned out to easier than you thought it |
| but if you are pressed for cash, you may be able to | | | | would be. |
| improvise some items. | | | | |