SIG SAUER P229 - Manual (Page 38)

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8.3 Cleaning the Pistol
WARNING
Never clean the barrel from the muzzle end; do not use a steel wire brush as it
can damage the smooth surface of the barrel. Use a suitable cleaning rod and a
brush of the correct caliber.
Solvents can be harmful to the surface finish of the pistol. Read and follow the
manufacturer’s warnings before using solvents or cleaners. Wear eye protection.
Avoid over-lubrication of components.
1. Lubricate the cleaning brush with gun oil and insert it into the barrel via the
chamber (opposite the muzzle end).
2. Wipe powder residues and oil from the bar-
rel bore and chamber with cleaning patches.
3. Clean exterior surfaces of the barrel with a
brush coated with gun oil.
4. Remove dirt from guides of the frame,
inside and outside of slide, recoil spring guide
and recoil spring with a brush or cleaning
patch. Lightly lubricate same surfaces with a
cloth impregnated with gun oil or gun grease.
5. Lightly oil bores of the barrel and chamber.
Remove any excess lubricant.
Note: TW-25B or a like lubricant designed for
stainless
steel is recommended for “All Stainless” mod-
els, such as the P220 ST or P226 ST.
CAUTION: Avoid over
lubrication of components.
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