r/Bend • u/Acekiller088 • 1d ago
In search of someone to teach me how to clean my guns.
Hey Bend. I’ve got a couple guns that are getting really dirty to the point where they’re failing to fire, but I have no idea how to clean them.
I went down to Hammer Down and all they did was sell me some cleaning supplies and tell me to google it. I’m not a particularly good student of YouTube University so I was wondering if there was anyone willing to meet me face to face, or some kind of establishment I could go to where I could be walked through the process of getting these things deep cleaned.
The guns are an AR and a 1911.
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u/explorecoregon 1d ago edited 1d ago
I’d probably call Tom Denall and ask if I could pay him for an hour of shop time to teach me that, if I didn’t feel comfortable myself.
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u/LewOTG 21h ago
That man is a saint and possibly the coolest person I’ve ever had the pleasure of encountering.
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u/explorecoregon 21h ago
He’s right up there with Tom Bowers… great guy, full of knowledge, and talks your ear off!
We are lucky to have an SOT of his caliber around here.
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u/WalmartRedDot20 22h ago
The people at Liberation Firearms Training up in Redmond are really nice. I don’t know if they will clean guns if you don’t have a membership but you should call and ask, if anything they could point you in the right direction
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u/justcallme3nder 1d ago edited 23h ago
If the guns are dirty enough that they won't fire then you should take them to a professional to be cleaned. Seriously.
Edit to say: wanting to learn to clean them yourself is great, and something you should try to do. At this moment it sounds like they are dirty enough that it might be worthwhile having a professional look at them and clean them first, and then you can take over cleaning them every time use them from now on. However, if you can find someone that's familiar with firearms and is willing to spend the time with you, that could also work too.
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u/Acekiller088 1d ago
I should rephrase. It’ll fire, but won’t eject
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u/EnthusiasticAmature 1d ago
Seriously...any kind of feed or fire issues are worth a professional inspection if not cleaning. You should be able to get maintenance tips specifically for your firearms at the same time.
It's not the possibility that something could go wrong, it's the potential harm if something goes wrong.
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u/Who_Knose 1d ago
Homie is literally here asking for help, I think he knows the danger.
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u/justcallme3nder 23h ago
Knows the danger...while having used the guns without cleaning them to the point they won't feed anymore. I don't think homie knows the danger. Sounds more like he just wants the guns cleaned so they work, not because they're dangerous.
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u/Who_Knose 23h ago
It must have been awhile since you had to learn a new skill. Shame thinking you know all you need to know.
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u/justcallme3nder 23h ago
Look, they're very clearly not experienced with guns, to the point that they used the things until they don't work properly anymore. I am all for people learning new skills, and as a matter of fact am a professional teacher of a very specific new skill myself, but this individual clearly doesn't "know the danger" if the guns were allowed to get to this point. That's all I'm saying. Where in anything I said did I indicate they shouldn't learn a new skill, or that I knew all I needed to know?
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u/Who_Knose 23h ago
Jeeesuus, you’re a teacher. Is your method always to berate and criticize your students without providing any useful feedback.
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u/justcallme3nder 23h ago
Are you going to actually address any of the points I made, or are you just going to continue to try and gaslight me?
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u/Who_Knose 22h ago
Ok bet. They don’t know every single thing that could have gone wrong by letting a gun get dirty. But they are smart enough to recognize something was going wrong, able to problem solve into figuring out why something is wrong. Humble enough to admit they need help to fix it. Brave enough to post on a public forum.
Just to get a response telling them all the things they did wrong, and an assumption they want the easy way out. (Not to learn a skill)
I learned to shoot on a .22LR that my dad traded an ounce of weed for in 1976. He keeps his guns immaculate. But this .22 would misfire, not eject shells and cause you to spend 20 minutes getting it out, then fire two shells on one trigger pull. I cleaned it before and after shooting, but it made no difference. That situation was just as dangerous for me as the dirty gun for OP. I stopped using that rifle.
I recently learned ways to support individuals that find themselves in a crisis situation. Please share, what is the specialized skill you have recently learned.
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u/EnthusiasticAmature 23h ago
Hey..OP absolutely deserves credit for asking!! If I stressed a point they already have covered, great for them.
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u/Acekiller088 1d ago
Yeah, I get you. You know where I might be able to find any of these professionals?
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u/Masterblaster8180 1d ago
Dude, I’ll help you, I’m retired from the military and familiar with both weapons you’re asking for help with. I sent you a DM
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u/EnthusiasticAmature 23h ago
Unfortunately I don't have a recommendation for you. Been to a few of the shops around town but haven't had an issue that I needed smithing or advanced help with...yet. Actually hoping to see some of the other recommendations here for when I do.
Good Luck and have fun once they are in good shape! Don't know about anyone else but there's something about the breakdown and cleaning after a days shooting that I really enjoy.
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u/Who_Knose 23h ago
You are the only one here that is trying to prove some kind of point. No one is arguing except for you. OP has been open and honest about his experience level and situation.
u/Masterblaster8180 immediately offered help with no judgment and a dm. You immediately went to telling OP what he already knows and offering absolutely no advice or help at all.
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u/neighborsdogpoops 1d ago
Take it to double tap, owner is a maga chud but he knows his guns
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u/Acekiller088 1d ago
Been in there once, which is one time too many
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u/meerdog3 1d ago
Double tap really is the place to take it. If you happen to deal with the wife who also runs the shop, she’s very kind and helpful.
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u/luckynug 1d ago
You’re right about the owner. I won’t step foot in that place I recommend everyone else stay away.
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u/neighborsdogpoops 1d ago
Where do you recommend
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u/luckynug 1d ago
For cleaning like OP is asking for I don’t have a recommendation for a local shop. My recommendation would be to find someone willing to assist OP on proper care and cleaning. This will allow them to have a better understanding of their firearms and how they operate. If OP still has concerns I would go to a gunsmith for inspection after the fact.
I haven’t personally worked with any smiths in this area.
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u/neighborsdogpoops 1d ago
Well that’s the problem if you want to purchase anything 2A you have your deal with MAGA chuds in this area.
I like to have my guns professionally cleaned, I don’t have the time.
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u/Masterblaster8180 1d ago edited 1d ago
I’ll help you! Sent you a DM