PMCI - October 2014
Slightly later than planned due to operational commitments, the second issue of PMCI is now available. Steve Barret writes about his 1st-hand experience of the Taliban's attack on his compound in Kabul, while Columbia-based security expert, Ban Hockman, points out some of the dangers faced while travelling in unknown locations. There's loads of reviews on everything from footwear to computers and we get to Meet the Manufacturer, Snugpack. As always, PMCI is FREE to the reader. We hope you enjoy this issue - wherever you are in the World!
Slightly later than planned due to operational commitments, the second issue of PMCI is now available.
Steve Barret writes about his 1st-hand experience of the Taliban's attack on his compound in Kabul, while Columbia-based security expert, Ban Hockman, points out some of the dangers faced while travelling in unknown locations.
There's loads of reviews on everything from footwear to computers and we get to Meet the Manufacturer, Snugpack.
As always, PMCI is FREE to the reader.
We hope you enjoy this issue - wherever you are in the World!
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Glock Cleaning with Tom<br />
The Glock is one of the most popular pistols in the world, and is widely carried by many law enforcement and contractors.<br />
The disassembly takes only a few moments and is fairly simple compared to other handguns.<br />
1. Firstly, remove the magazine and make sure the firearm is not loaded. Point the gun in a safe direction and do a visual<br />
inspection of the chamber. Also, do a physical inspection with your finger to make sure there is no round. Remember,<br />
safety first.<br />
2. With the firearm pointed in a safe direction, pull the trigger and pull the slide back a quarter inch.<br />
3. With your right hand holding the slide a quarter inch back, use your left hand to pull down the slide release lock on both<br />
sides. The slide should be unlocked after this.<br />
4. Gently release the slide with the right hand, and remove the slide from the receiver. Depress the recoil spring and remove<br />
it from the barrel.<br />
5. Remove the barrel.<br />
6. Inspect your barrel to make sure your bore is clear. Use a proper size bore brush or a cloth patch with gun solvent<br />
to go through the chamber and out of the muzzle side of the gun. You may have to perform multiple passes<br />
through the chamber.<br />
7. Use a small toothbrush with solvent to clean the lug areas and all other surfaces of the barrel. Wipe dry with a clean cloth.<br />
8. Check your slide for residue. Use a toothbrush to clean the breech face and extractor area. You may have to hold up the<br />
firing pin channel to prevent the cleaning solvents from getting inside.<br />
9. Scrub the extractor hook and brush down all other surfaces of the slide. Wipe down the slide with a clean cloth to remove<br />
all solvent.<br />
10. Examine the recoil slide and guide assembly for wear and residue. Use a cloth or brush to clean all surfaces. Remember<br />
to remove the solvent when you are finished.<br />
11. Use the toothbrush or cloth<br />
to clean all surfaces of the<br />
receiver and magazine.<br />
Follow with a clean cloth<br />
to remove all cleaning<br />
residue.<br />
12. Use quality gun oil to<br />
gently lubricate the barrel,<br />
hood, barrel lug and the<br />
inside of the slide as well<br />
as the frame rails or slide<br />
grooves. This oil can be<br />
found at any sporting<br />
goods or gun store.<br />
13. Place a single drop of oil<br />
under the connector hook<br />
(just above the right rear<br />
receiver rail) so the oil can<br />
travel down to where the<br />
connector and trigger bar<br />
meet. If not properly oiled,<br />
this can lead to “hard” trigger<br />
pull that can damage<br />
the components.<br />
14. Put the pistol back together<br />
in the reverse order you<br />
took it apart.<br />
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