I mentioned in an earlier post that I was not cleaning my R51 after any range sessions.
So far, it has had about 300 rounds through it dirty. No problems.
Blackie
Quote from: 1911SHOOTER on December 09, 2017, 05:45:42 PM
I mentioned in an earlier post that I was not cleaning my R51 after any range sessions.
So far, it has had about 300 rounds through it dirty. No problems.
Blackie
I know you are doing that for testing purposes to see how long it will last like that, but I am a clean freak. I clean my baby after each range session. Nothing like a nice shiny gun! :)
We should start a pool to guess what round count the problems start. I say it will either have ejection problems or light strikes at 1500 rounds.
Quote from: R51Fan2017 on December 09, 2017, 09:39:41 PM
Quote from: 1911SHOOTER on December 09, 2017, 05:45:42 PM
I mentioned in an earlier post that I was not cleaning my R51 after any range sessions.
So far, it has had about 300 rounds through it dirty. No problems.
Blackie
I know you are doing that for testing purposes to see how long it will last like that, but I am a clean freak. I clean my baby after each range session. Nothing like a nice shiny gun! :)
R51Fan,
Be advised, I am not carrying the gun during this period. I may be crazy but I ain't stupid!
Blackie
Blackie, Are you using the same brand of ammo in all of your shooting? Some mfgs. or brands of ammo have dirtier burning powder, especially the cheaper stuff. Just a thought.FRED
Quote from: 1911SHOOTER on December 10, 2017, 09:38:30 AM
R51Fan,
Be advised, I am not carrying the gun during this period. I may be crazy but I ain't stupid!
Blackie
I know you aren't. I'm going to guess that it will last until 1700 rounds before things start to happen .
Quote from: Ranger 869 on December 10, 2017, 09:47:55 AM
Blackie, Are you using the same brand of ammo in all of your shooting? Some mfgs. or brands of ammo have dirtier burning powder, especially the cheaper stuff. Just a thought.FRED
Fred,
I am shooting Winchester white box, Winchester USA Forged, Ruger ARX, and all the other usual suspects. I am not partial.
Your average shooter would be shooting the bargain of the day. That is what I am doing. I will not shoot Russian steel though!
Blackie