I guess the cleaning frequency depends on how often, how much and what ammo you shoot.
I shoot about 300-400 lead reloaded ammo per week, so every couple of weeks I field strip and clean depending on what I see. Mostly involves some Hoppes down the bore and some on the breech face. Haven't experienced leading, but will occasionally wrap a brass brush with a piece of Choreboy (copper scouring pad) to make sure, then pass patches until clean, finished with some oil or CLP down the barrel. Grease (synth Mobil 1) on the rails and friction surfaces, and oil/CLP on the pivoting parts.
Every 1000-1500 or so, I'll either detail strip or use my ultrasonic cleaner for a deep clean.
CCW and HD firearms should be reliable, thus cleaning is important, but not obsessive.
I shoot about 300-400 lead reloaded ammo per week, so every couple of weeks I field strip and clean depending on what I see. Mostly involves some Hoppes down the bore and some on the breech face. Haven't experienced leading, but will occasionally wrap a brass brush with a piece of Choreboy (copper scouring pad) to make sure, then pass patches until clean, finished with some oil or CLP down the barrel. Grease (synth Mobil 1) on the rails and friction surfaces, and oil/CLP on the pivoting parts.
Every 1000-1500 or so, I'll either detail strip or use my ultrasonic cleaner for a deep clean.
CCW and HD firearms should be reliable, thus cleaning is important, but not obsessive.