Frame Cleaning

[Pro2a]

As a supplement to the barrel cleaning, I'm curious to know if there is a better way to clean frames, specific to pistols.
On the carbon covered areas, generally the internals just forward/below where the chamber would be, I spray some gunscrubber and just let it drip down the magwell. Before it quick dries, I try to run a toothbrush around a bit, then do a gunscrubber rinse again.
With the exception of the one drop on the Glock connector point, I try to keep oil out of the whole frame area, on all other brands.
Do any of you have better luck with other methods?

 

[samnev]

I also use ballistic on the rails. On MG's I use CLP on the internals.

 

[BananaHands]

It’s tough keeping the frame clean, especially when you shoot suppressed. I do the same as the OP, mostly just a lot of scrubbing with a narrow brush. I never get it completely clean, just cleaner.

 

[baby huey]

I rarely worry about it but had to replace a broken trigger spring on my Glock so I decided to completely strip it down and I ran the frame under hot water in the sink. After 10 years of carrying and at least 10k rounds the amount of filth coming off the frame was epic.

 

[smithers599]

I liken it to the engine on your car. You don't steam clean your car's engine after every trip to Safeway. The engine gets filthy but it runs just fine -- provided you change the oil on schedule. Lubrication is more important than cleanliness.

When I want to clean the frame, I take it out into the back yard and spray it with brake cleaner (not carburator cleaner). Then apply oil.

Now and then, I will detail strip a gun, clean every small part, cover each part with a film of oil, and reassemble.

Mostly, though, keep the moving parts and contact parts lubricated.

 

[792mauser]

Toss it in a small ultrasonic cleaner with a bit of dish soap a couple of times a year.
Reassemble and oil.