Mummy, how does Daddy clean his gun?

[Neolink]

wow thats shiney, post some pics of it again once its reassembled

 

[Spamalot]

Hmmm, why have you got a gun? I thought all hand guns have been banned, sorry to sound stupid.

 

[Energize]

Hmmm, why have you got a gun? I thought all hand guns have been banned, sorry to sound stupid.

From wiki.

"The United Kingdom has some of the strictest gun legislation in the world. All rifled firearms except low-powered airguns can only be obtained on licence on a "firearms certificate", while smoothbore firearms such as shotguns are subject to a less rigorous certification and registration process, on a "shotgun certificate".

"Exceptions to the ban include muzzle-loading "blackpowder" guns, pistols produced before 1917, pistols of historical interest (such as pistols used in notable crimes, rare prototypes, unusual serial numbers and so on), starting pistols, pistols that are of particular aesthetic interest (such as engraved or jewelled guns) and shot pistols for pest control."

 

[pyro]

From wiki.

"The United Kingdom has some of the strictest gun legislation in the world. All rifled firearms except low-powered airguns can only be obtained on licence on a "firearms certificate", while smoothbore firearms such as shotguns are subject to a less rigorous certification and registration process, on a "shotgun certificate".

"Exceptions to the ban include muzzle-loading "blackpowder" guns, pistols produced before 1917, pistols of historical interest (such as pistols used in notable crimes, rare prototypes, unusual serial numbers and so on), starting pistols, pistols that are of particular aesthetic interest (such as engraved or jewelled guns) and shot pistols for pest control."

So I can buy, own and shoot legally a single action colt?

 

[SidewinderINC]

whats that bit in the grip?

i believe its a hefty spring used as a shock absorber of some form.

 

[KizZ]

hmmmmm

 

[Feek]

whats that bit in the grip?

It's a spring. No, it's not a shock absorber (I chuckled at that suggestion, sorry), it's for making the hammer drop once the trigger is pulled.

So I can buy, own and shoot legally a single action colt?

Providing it's a powered by black powder or a derivative and is muzzle loaded, yes. As long as you have a firearms certificate with that particular type of gun listed on it.

K.

 

[pyro]

But those are pretty much antiques by now, can they even shoot? Or does the law take into consideration replicas? Not that I can afford one of these...

 

[SourChipmunk]

Sorry, Feekster, but I don't understand why. You've already got it pulled apart, the barrel is the only thing the dishwasher won't touch, so you still have to clean that. Surely the dw has no more scrubbing power than just wiping it down with some CLP on a rag (which you still have to do anyway). Did you actually run the whole cycle just for one gun?

 

[dymetrie]

Sorry, Feekster, but I don't understand why. You've already got it pulled apart, the barrel is the only thing the dishwasher won't touch, so you still have to clean that. Surely the dw has no more scrubbing power than just wiping it down with some CLR on a rag. Did you actually run the whole cycle just for one gun?

old caldari proverb say: He who questions man with gun often finds hole in self

 

[SourChipmunk]

old caldari proverb say: He who questions man with gun often finds hole in self

Not if He has bigger guns.

 

[jpmonkey69]

old caldari proverb say: He who questions man with gun often finds hole in self

In communist Russia, proverbs say YOU.

 

[dymetrie]

In communist Russia, proverbs say YOU.

Good job I live in egalitarian Javerendei then

Lower tracking on bigger guns Raist

 

[Feek]

Not the whole cycle. I missed off the first rinse cycle as that's not needed but apart from that, yes.

The powder that I use (triple seven) is a good powder in that it doesn't need as much scrubbing as 'true' black powder. It leaves a lot less deposits which are removed simply by using lots of hot water. What better way to apply lots of hot water to the entire gun than stripping off the grips, taking it apart and running it through the dishwasher. It's made of stainless steel so rust isn't an issue.

There are also very little deposits left down the barrel. I run a cleaning patch soaked in 009 through it a couple of times directly after shooting and then do a similar thing with a patch coated in gun oil after the dishwashing session.

After it's been through the dishwasher, I dry it off, leave it to cool for a few minutes and then apply a nice layer of gun oil. Sorted.

Pyro, there are many modern black power guns available based on old tried and tested designs.

K.

 

[SourChipmunk]

The powder that I use (triple seven) is a good powder in that it doesn't need as much scrubbing as 'true' black powder. It leaves a lot less deposits which are removed simply by using lots of hot water.

Changes my whole opinion of this matter, that does.

I'd still run it with a load of dishes, though. The extra lasagna particles could help break up the powder even more.

 

[Mellownatts]

Nice gun, what does it look like with all the parts attached.

 

[Mickey_D]

When I first opened the thread and was waiting on the image loading, I thought you had done the inexcuseable, Feek.

I was expecting "Combat Tupperware" in there.














For those unfamiliar with the term, it refers to those horrible little things called Glocks......

 

[AJUK]

I hope you made Mrs Feek actually open the door and place the gun in the machine. A gun totin', beer swillin' Feek has no place anywhere near a domestic appliance.

 

[KizZ]

Could we get a pic of the whole gun assembled?

 

[Simian]

Your dishwasher looks like my dishwasher.

My cat's breath smells of cat food.

I was gonna say the same!...

(Except the Cat bit!... cos my cats breath smells like his bum!!)