I did not clean the gun before I shot it for the first time, because I guess it was out of ignorance. I've never owned a New semi auto Handgun until now, so the reason I didn't clean it prior would have to be due to ignorance. However, Just because I didn't clean it, doesn't mean it wasn't inspected. The gun was obviously thoroughly inspected prior to being shot. As to using the proper ammo, that is an extremely stupid question and an insult to my intelligence, of which I would match up against most anyone I've met. Just because I was ignorant to the fact that a NEW semi loader should be cleaned prior to firing, doesn't imply that I'm stupid. There is a big difference between stupidity and ignorance. Of course I'm sure you know that. I said I was New to handguns, primarily semi autos, nevertheless, that does not mean I'm so stupid as to load the wrong ammo into my handgun. However, I've had a shotgun, rifle, or revolver in my hand since I was old enough to hold one. If you and I were to sit and discuss various topics of life, work, recreation, and education I'm sure I could find subjects of which you were quite ignorant about, and Im well versed in, however that doesn't mean your stupid or I'm smarter. Many people sit and read gun forums and handgun forums all day, while there are others that have not, but have plenty of knowledge about particular firearms. I,for one, have spent my life in the woods. Religiously hunting large and small game. I was a licensed guide in my home state, have seen multitudes of animals shot, varmints, predators, large game, Deer, bear and lion in different states across the US and Canada. Waterfowl and game birds of all kind. Again, some read forums, and some use guns on a daily basis. I don't know where you fit in, but that was a stupid question to ask. I will certainly clean the gun, and give an accurate update. Thanks for your input.