How do you guys prep your older guns before you shoot them for the first time? I'm talking about when you buy a LNIB revolver that has probably been sitting somewhere for years (or decades). I just bought a LNIB M19 (dates around 1975), but don't know if I should just do a regular cleaning, or actually attempt to open it up and make sure the internals are clean and lubed. I've never opened up the sideplate on a S&W so am a little hesistant...even though I know everyone tells me it's easy to do. I'm just paranoid I'll mess something up, like the scratch near the slide stop on my first 1911.
I've bought other older guns (from the 50s) that have worked fine with just a regular cleaning. But was thinking maybe I should be doing more before going shooting. Any advice would be appreciated.
I've bought other older guns (from the 50s) that have worked fine with just a regular cleaning. But was thinking maybe I should be doing more before going shooting. Any advice would be appreciated.