Cleaning and lubing Dan Wesson Valor
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Norf, try contacting the manufacturer. Give them a call and they can tell you and send you a free manual.
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Fp-10 or Weaponshield.
Although I use a ATF/STP/Grease mix on mine. Make sure you keep the SS DW's well lubed.
Although I use a ATF/STP/Grease mix on mine. Make sure you keep the SS DW's well lubed.
imashooter
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From the DW user manual:
HANDGUN MAINTENANCE
GENERAL CARE
The DAN WESSON FIREARMS semi-automatic
model handguns must be clean and properly
lubricated to function reliably and maintain opti-
mum performance and accuracy. Proper mainte-
nance can provide smooth operation, minimize
the wear of parts, and prevent malfunctions.
Periodic maintenance of this family of DAN WES-
SON FIREARMS handguns involve cleaning and
lubrication whenever any of the following condi-
tions exist:
1. Before firing your DAN WESSON FIREARMS
handgun for the first time.
2. After disassembling the firearm. Disassembly
removes lubrication from the moving parts and
requires that you properly apply a high quality
lubricant intended for semi-automatic handguns
upon reassembly.
3. After shooting the firearm. Clean and lubricate
the handgun to prevent corrosion and reduce
friction on moving parts caused by powder
deposits that accumulate during shooting.
4. Before and after storing the handgun for more
that a month. Firearms, which have been stored
for long periods of time, accumulate deposits of
dust, dirt and sometimes rust and other corrosive
actions caused by the environment.
5. After the handgun becomes wet or dirty.
Excessive moisture of dirt within the firearm and
around it can create obstructions, causing an
unsafe shooting condition.
CLEANING
Always empty a firearm before cleaning.
Be certain to remove the magazine and any
ammunition in the firearm’s chamber before
cleaning. Note: DAN WESSON FIREARMS model
handguns must be checked first by removing
that magazine from the firearm to prevent a
round from entering the chamber.
Properly cleaning and lubricating firearms re-
quires a basic set of tools and supplies. Your
DAN WESSON FIREARMS handgun is a preci-
sion assembly. Only high quality tools and sup-
plies should be used when working on it.
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Dan Wesson Firearms 1911Tools:
• Bronze bore-cleaning brush to remove heavy
bore deposits from the barrel
• Handgun bore cleaning rod with threaded end to
receive cleaning accessories
• Slotted patch holder tip to hold cleaning patches
• Nylon bristle brush
Supplies:
• Cleaning patches - 100% cotton flannel cloth
• Cleaning rags - 100% cotton flannel cloth
• High-quality cleaning solvent (barrel only) Sol-
vents can discolor your Duty Finish. Kroil is also
recommended and Duty Finish safe.
• Oil based cleaner (polymer safe) for the rest of
the gun.
• High-quality gun oil *such as FP-10, Militec-1 or
Dan Wesson Rail Lube.
* Also required before shooting the handgun for
the first time.
• We do not recommend the use of Rem oil, CLP or
Hoppe’s elite gun oil on the rails of our firearms.
Procedure:
Cleaning your DAN WESSON FIREARMS hand-
gun should be done in the following manner.
1. Disassemble your DAN WESSON FIREARMS
handgun (See disassembly instructions).
2. Clean and lubricate .
3. Reassemble the handgun by reversing the dis-
assembly procedure.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Always keep the bore brush saturat-
ed with cleaning solvent to prevent dam-
age to the bore, and make each pass
through the barrel a complete pass starting
at the breech end of the barrel and contin-
uing until the entire bristle section of the
bore brush is outside the barrel – do not
change directions when the brush is in-
side the barrel. Once the bore is free of
residues, attach a clean cotton pad to the
bore cleaning rod, saturate it with cleaning
solvent and make several passes though
the bore. Continue changing pads un-
til the pad emerges clean. Finally, dry the
bore with a clean cotton pad, apply a very
small amount of high quality lubricant to a
clean cotton pad and make several passes
through the barrel to lubricate it.
Series Users Manual
1. Clean slide using nylon brush and oil based
cleaner; scrub away any powder residue, particu-
larly on the slide rails, breech face area and bar-
rel throat. Wipe slide clean with a lint-free cotton
cloth. Inspect the slide for damage or signs of
unusual wear.
2. Clean frame with nylon brush and oil based
cleaner; scrub away any powder residue, particu-
larly on the frame rails. Wipe frame clean with a
lint-free cotton cloth. Inspect the frame for dam-
age or signs of unusual wear.
3. Saturate a cotton pad with cleaning solvent and
attach it to the bore cleaning rod; be sure not to
get any on your Duty Finish; make several passes
through the bore with the pad to saturate and
loosen metallic and powder residues. Allow the
barrel to soak for a few moments, then attach the
bore brush to the bore cleaning rod, saturate the
bristles with cleaning solvent, and make several
passes through the bore with the bore brush. In-
spect the bore for residues and repeat cleaning
with the bore brush as necessary.
4. Clean all springs, pins and other components
with cleaning solvent and wipe them dry with a
lint-free cotton cloth. Inspect each part for damage
or signs of unusual wear.
5. Apply a light coating of high-quality lubricating
oil to all moving parts and a generous amount to
rails and barrel hood. To reduce the possibility of
corrosion, apply a very light coating of Dan Wesson
Surface Protectant to all external steel parts.
BEFORE FACTORY SERVICE
Break-in
1. Your Dan Wesson Handgun is built to tight
tolerances. Lubrication and cleaning is key in the
break-in process.
2. Only use generous amounts of the recommend
lubricants on the rails of your Dan Wesson.
3. We recommend that you felid strip, clean and
re-oil every 50 rounds during break in.
4. We recommend a break-in period of 300-500
rounds before the gun is competition/combat
ready.
5. Only use quality factory ball ammunition for the
break-in process.
6. Generally what you will see during this break-
in process is failure to go into battery and or
sluggish slide operation. This is normal for tight-
ly fitted 1911’s and will begin to work itself out
Dan Wesson Firearms 1911during the break-in process.
7. If for some reason the handgun continues to
have issues after this break-in process please
contact Dan Wesson.
8. Once your Dan Wesson pistol is properly
broken in only then is it recommended to use hol-
low points.
9. We do not recommend the use of +P ammu-
nition to speed up the break-in process. This will
usually cause more problems.
Note: If any handgun components show
signs of damage or unusual or excessive
wear, stop using the firearm immediately
and contact your gunsmith or DAN WES-
SON FIREARMS for assistance.
FACTORY SERVICE
Always unload any firearm before packag-
ing the firearm for repairs or service.
Note: DAN WESSON handguns must be
checked by first removing the ammunition
magazine from the firearm to prevent a
round from entering the chamber. Never ship
ammunition with any firearm.
Requesting factory service...
Should your DAN WESSON handgun require
service by the factory technicians, please contact
DAN WESSON firearm’s and discuss the problem
you’re having. In the event you must return your
handgun to the factory for service, follow these
shipping instructions.
1. Provide a written statement in as much detail
as possible; describe the apparent problem or need
for which you wish to have service rendered.
2. Carefully package your DAN WESSON hand-
gun, the written statement, and an empty ammu-
nition magazines inside a sturdy, plain cardboard
carton. Use quality protective packing as required
to prevent damage to the handgun and magazine
from movement during shipping.
3. Tape the carton shut securely using quality
shipping tape, or use another acceptable method
of sealing the carton, to prevent accidental open-
ing during shipment.
4. Be certain to address the package clearly and
include a return address that can receive pack-
ages.
5. Insure the package to protect the contents
Series Users Manual
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HANDGUN MAINTENANCE
GENERAL CARE
The DAN WESSON FIREARMS semi-automatic
model handguns must be clean and properly
lubricated to function reliably and maintain opti-
mum performance and accuracy. Proper mainte-
nance can provide smooth operation, minimize
the wear of parts, and prevent malfunctions.
Periodic maintenance of this family of DAN WES-
SON FIREARMS handguns involve cleaning and
lubrication whenever any of the following condi-
tions exist:
1. Before firing your DAN WESSON FIREARMS
handgun for the first time.
2. After disassembling the firearm. Disassembly
removes lubrication from the moving parts and
requires that you properly apply a high quality
lubricant intended for semi-automatic handguns
upon reassembly.
3. After shooting the firearm. Clean and lubricate
the handgun to prevent corrosion and reduce
friction on moving parts caused by powder
deposits that accumulate during shooting.
4. Before and after storing the handgun for more
that a month. Firearms, which have been stored
for long periods of time, accumulate deposits of
dust, dirt and sometimes rust and other corrosive
actions caused by the environment.
5. After the handgun becomes wet or dirty.
Excessive moisture of dirt within the firearm and
around it can create obstructions, causing an
unsafe shooting condition.
CLEANING
Always empty a firearm before cleaning.
Be certain to remove the magazine and any
ammunition in the firearm’s chamber before
cleaning. Note: DAN WESSON FIREARMS model
handguns must be checked first by removing
that magazine from the firearm to prevent a
round from entering the chamber.
Properly cleaning and lubricating firearms re-
quires a basic set of tools and supplies. Your
DAN WESSON FIREARMS handgun is a preci-
sion assembly. Only high quality tools and sup-
plies should be used when working on it.
12
Dan Wesson Firearms 1911Tools:
• Bronze bore-cleaning brush to remove heavy
bore deposits from the barrel
• Handgun bore cleaning rod with threaded end to
receive cleaning accessories
• Slotted patch holder tip to hold cleaning patches
• Nylon bristle brush
Supplies:
• Cleaning patches - 100% cotton flannel cloth
• Cleaning rags - 100% cotton flannel cloth
• High-quality cleaning solvent (barrel only) Sol-
vents can discolor your Duty Finish. Kroil is also
recommended and Duty Finish safe.
• Oil based cleaner (polymer safe) for the rest of
the gun.
• High-quality gun oil *such as FP-10, Militec-1 or
Dan Wesson Rail Lube.
* Also required before shooting the handgun for
the first time.
• We do not recommend the use of Rem oil, CLP or
Hoppe’s elite gun oil on the rails of our firearms.
Procedure:
Cleaning your DAN WESSON FIREARMS hand-
gun should be done in the following manner.
1. Disassemble your DAN WESSON FIREARMS
handgun (See disassembly instructions).
2. Clean and lubricate .
3. Reassemble the handgun by reversing the dis-
assembly procedure.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Always keep the bore brush saturat-
ed with cleaning solvent to prevent dam-
age to the bore, and make each pass
through the barrel a complete pass starting
at the breech end of the barrel and contin-
uing until the entire bristle section of the
bore brush is outside the barrel – do not
change directions when the brush is in-
side the barrel. Once the bore is free of
residues, attach a clean cotton pad to the
bore cleaning rod, saturate it with cleaning
solvent and make several passes though
the bore. Continue changing pads un-
til the pad emerges clean. Finally, dry the
bore with a clean cotton pad, apply a very
small amount of high quality lubricant to a
clean cotton pad and make several passes
through the barrel to lubricate it.
Series Users Manual
1. Clean slide using nylon brush and oil based
cleaner; scrub away any powder residue, particu-
larly on the slide rails, breech face area and bar-
rel throat. Wipe slide clean with a lint-free cotton
cloth. Inspect the slide for damage or signs of
unusual wear.
2. Clean frame with nylon brush and oil based
cleaner; scrub away any powder residue, particu-
larly on the frame rails. Wipe frame clean with a
lint-free cotton cloth. Inspect the frame for dam-
age or signs of unusual wear.
3. Saturate a cotton pad with cleaning solvent and
attach it to the bore cleaning rod; be sure not to
get any on your Duty Finish; make several passes
through the bore with the pad to saturate and
loosen metallic and powder residues. Allow the
barrel to soak for a few moments, then attach the
bore brush to the bore cleaning rod, saturate the
bristles with cleaning solvent, and make several
passes through the bore with the bore brush. In-
spect the bore for residues and repeat cleaning
with the bore brush as necessary.
4. Clean all springs, pins and other components
with cleaning solvent and wipe them dry with a
lint-free cotton cloth. Inspect each part for damage
or signs of unusual wear.
5. Apply a light coating of high-quality lubricating
oil to all moving parts and a generous amount to
rails and barrel hood. To reduce the possibility of
corrosion, apply a very light coating of Dan Wesson
Surface Protectant to all external steel parts.
BEFORE FACTORY SERVICE
Break-in
1. Your Dan Wesson Handgun is built to tight
tolerances. Lubrication and cleaning is key in the
break-in process.
2. Only use generous amounts of the recommend
lubricants on the rails of your Dan Wesson.
3. We recommend that you felid strip, clean and
re-oil every 50 rounds during break in.
4. We recommend a break-in period of 300-500
rounds before the gun is competition/combat
ready.
5. Only use quality factory ball ammunition for the
break-in process.
6. Generally what you will see during this break-
in process is failure to go into battery and or
sluggish slide operation. This is normal for tight-
ly fitted 1911’s and will begin to work itself out
Dan Wesson Firearms 1911during the break-in process.
7. If for some reason the handgun continues to
have issues after this break-in process please
contact Dan Wesson.
8. Once your Dan Wesson pistol is properly
broken in only then is it recommended to use hol-
low points.
9. We do not recommend the use of +P ammu-
nition to speed up the break-in process. This will
usually cause more problems.
Note: If any handgun components show
signs of damage or unusual or excessive
wear, stop using the firearm immediately
and contact your gunsmith or DAN WES-
SON FIREARMS for assistance.
FACTORY SERVICE
Always unload any firearm before packag-
ing the firearm for repairs or service.
Note: DAN WESSON handguns must be
checked by first removing the ammunition
magazine from the firearm to prevent a
round from entering the chamber. Never ship
ammunition with any firearm.
Requesting factory service...
Should your DAN WESSON handgun require
service by the factory technicians, please contact
DAN WESSON firearm’s and discuss the problem
you’re having. In the event you must return your
handgun to the factory for service, follow these
shipping instructions.
1. Provide a written statement in as much detail
as possible; describe the apparent problem or need
for which you wish to have service rendered.
2. Carefully package your DAN WESSON hand-
gun, the written statement, and an empty ammu-
nition magazines inside a sturdy, plain cardboard
carton. Use quality protective packing as required
to prevent damage to the handgun and magazine
from movement during shipping.
3. Tape the carton shut securely using quality
shipping tape, or use another acceptable method
of sealing the carton, to prevent accidental open-
ing during shipment.
4. Be certain to address the package clearly and
include a return address that can receive pack-
ages.
5. Insure the package to protect the contents
Series Users Manual
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