Indians For Guns

I just got myself a new Beeman P1. I got it on wed, but havent yet down down to shooting. the P1 is in .177cal. any advice on cleaning the barrel before i start shooting. this is the first time that i am using a new pistol. so far all the pistols that i have shot have been used. thus i am taking it easy initially. looking forward to hearing from you all.

regards
Parag.

congrats parag on your new toy,so finally you got the 45 yeh,start shooting.
did you also get the other barrels,yuo can change barrels in this particular model.
cheers sanjiv

Parag,

Have a look at http://www.indiansforguns.com/viewtopic.php?t=3053

You needn't clean an airgun or rimfire bore everytime you use it. You could clean the P1 barrel after 1 or 2 tins (of 500 pellets) or when the groups begin to open up.

Keep the visible o-rings supple with a light application of silicone grease. A drop of moly oil at the hinge points and wipe the pistol down with an oil rag after each use. Do not use the oily rag on the wooden grips unless the oil is something like Ballistol. I would highly recommend Ballistol. Look it up on the net.

You may also find some more information on http://www.indiansforguns.com/viewtopic.php?t=162

thanx sanjiv. i am looking forward using the gun over the weekend.

thanx Mack The Knife. i remember reading one of your posts mentioning that we should clean the bore of a new rifle before using it. thats why i wanted to know.

thanx

regards
Parag

You are welcome. I have edited my previous post a bit so do read it again.

Mack The Knife,

just for knowledge, why should the wooden grips not be cleaned using an oil rag.

regards

Parag

Normal gun oil will spoil wooden grips and stocks.

good one! as a coincidence, i bought a second hand w45 in 0.177 this friday. old, but great to shoot.
have fun with yours!