How to Clean a Ruger P89 Pistol

The Ruger P85 is a dependable semiautomatic handgun featuring a stainless steel action and sophisticated design. Like all other firearms, after being shot it should be cleaned to prevent internal degradation and loss of accuracy. Luckily this process is not a difficult one, and with these step-by-step instructions you can be sure your P85 remains in top condition.

Things You'll Need

  • Ruger P85 semiautomatic pistol
  • Gun cleaning kit for 9mm handgun
  • Ruger P85 instruction manual, or internet connection
  • Old toothbrush
  • Several cloth rags
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Instructions

    • 1

      Before cleaning, inspect the P85's chamber to ensure it is not loaded. Make absolutely sure there is no round chambered before attempting to clean the gun.

    • 2

      Locate your P85's instruction manual and look up the fieldstripping procedure. If you cannot locate the instruction manual, it can be found online along with various unofficial fieldstripping procedures.

    • 3

      Disassemble your P85 as detailed in the fieldstripping procedure. This allows access to the firearm's internal working parts which, as a rule, should be cleaned every time the barrel is.

    • 4

      Dip a patch in cleaning solvent and run it through the barrel several times with the rod from your cleaning kit. Repeat with a second solvent-dipped patch, and then remove the solvent by running a clean, dry patch down the bore. Run new patches down the bore until they come out clean.

    • 5

      Once the patches are coming out completely clean, dip a new cleaning patch in oil and run it through the bore once. This lubricates the barrel and prevents rusting.

    • 6

      Take a toothbrush and dip it in cleaning solvent. Scrub the internal parts of the P85 with solvent and wipe clean with a rag. Continue this process until the rag remains clean after wiping the internal parts.

    • 7

      Apply a small amount of oil on all the internal moving parts to lubricate them and prevent rust accumulation. Reassemble your P85 and store it in a dry place.