I have ordered and received my first Springfield a 9mm Mod 2 and I have a few questions.
Prior to ordering I shot a Mod 2 at the local range for an hour and became familiar with it. I also spent an hour with a S&W Shield, Sig, Ruger and with a glock before making my final choice. I've shot a few friends striker style pistols over the years as well. So I'm somewhat familiar with this style of gun.
My questions are specifically regarding a brand new unfired Springfield Mod 2.
I've owned a few pistols but this will be my first striker style pistol. The manual doesn't state any particular break in or pre break in procedures. I know my last new pistol the manual had a break in procedure and check list.
The gun shop I purchased my gun from said that Striker style pistols are ready to fire right out of the box. Everyone tells me to just put a few hundred rounds through it and it will be broke in.
Well ..... I'm a little more anal than that I guess. So please bare with me.
Prior to shooting any new gun I want to know what precautions I should take, what and where should I lubricate. What type of oil or lubrication will provide me, not only the best break in, but also help my firearm be trouble free and most reliable. What should I be visually inspecting for safety and reliability prior to firing?
I did a google search and I found a wide range of break in practices but none left me feeling confident in what was being provided. Some say I shouldn't field strip it until after break in and just go shoot it. Some say I should field strip and inspect it before shooting.
My plan is to hit the range this weekend and before I do I want to make sure I'm doing things the right way.
So what steps did you take prior to shooting your new Mod 2 or other Striker style Springfield?
Also how many rounds do you recommend in the first session? Should I allow a cool down period between sessions?
Any help and suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Prior to ordering I shot a Mod 2 at the local range for an hour and became familiar with it. I also spent an hour with a S&W Shield, Sig, Ruger and with a glock before making my final choice. I've shot a few friends striker style pistols over the years as well. So I'm somewhat familiar with this style of gun.
My questions are specifically regarding a brand new unfired Springfield Mod 2.
I've owned a few pistols but this will be my first striker style pistol. The manual doesn't state any particular break in or pre break in procedures. I know my last new pistol the manual had a break in procedure and check list.
The gun shop I purchased my gun from said that Striker style pistols are ready to fire right out of the box. Everyone tells me to just put a few hundred rounds through it and it will be broke in.
Well ..... I'm a little more anal than that I guess. So please bare with me.
Prior to shooting any new gun I want to know what precautions I should take, what and where should I lubricate. What type of oil or lubrication will provide me, not only the best break in, but also help my firearm be trouble free and most reliable. What should I be visually inspecting for safety and reliability prior to firing?
I did a google search and I found a wide range of break in practices but none left me feeling confident in what was being provided. Some say I shouldn't field strip it until after break in and just go shoot it. Some say I should field strip and inspect it before shooting.
My plan is to hit the range this weekend and before I do I want to make sure I'm doing things the right way.
So what steps did you take prior to shooting your new Mod 2 or other Striker style Springfield?
Also how many rounds do you recommend in the first session? Should I allow a cool down period between sessions?
Any help and suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.