So I'm new to gun ownership. I shoot an S&W SD9VE about every 2-3 weeks. 50-100 rounds each time. and I shoot my Savage 320 12ga about every other month, maybe 10-20 rounds.
I've asked around and get many different opinions on how often I should clean. I heard that the residue is corrosive so don't leave it siting long. But the rental guns don't look like they ever get cleaned and one gunshop employee said he never cleans his personal guns.
I've been cleaning about every second or third shooting. Or earlier if I think I'm not going shooting for a while.
So, what's the general consensus?
Also, I read a post where a gunowner said never insert the barrel cleaning rod into the muzzle, only the chamber end. Any reason or logic for that?
Thanks