The Pistol Maintenance Handbook: Free Guide to Cleaning, Lubrication, Inspection and Holster Care

Free 14-page field guide. A carry pistol has to work the first time. This guide covers the simple routine that keeps your pistol, magazines and holster reliable: cleaning, lubrication, inspection and storage.

Inside the guide:

• A safe unload-and-verify routine before every cleaning
• How often to clean: range days, daily carry, weather and storage
• Your cleaning kit: the basics and the extras
• Step-by-step cleaning and a function check after reassembly
• Where to lubricate, where to keep dry, and how much is too much
• Inspection and wear parts: recoil springs, extractors, sights, optics
• Magazine and ammunition care, holster and gear care, storage and climate
• Printable checklists, a maintenance log and a quick-answer FAQ

Holster featured in the guide: the TACFENDER Universal Holster PRO, one ambidextrous rail-lock holster for 50+ pistols.

Related reading: What Really Damages a Holster · When to Replace a Holster

General information. Always follow your firearm manufacturer's manual and consult a qualified gunsmith for repairs. TACFENDER does not sell firearms or ammunition.