I just bought a Smith & Wesson M&P15-22 Pistol .22 LR 25+1 8 i'm a novice gun owner intructions said clean it before i use it . Do i have to clean it before i use it. I bought two other guns (revolvers) & it didnt say anything about cleaning it before i use it

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I just bought a Smith & Wesson M&P15-22 Pistol .22 LR 25+1 8 i'm a novice gun owner intructions said clean it before i use it .  Do i have to clean it before i use it.  I bought two other guns (revolvers) & it didnt say anything about  cleaning it before i use it

Trin K. · Answer

If it is a new gun (not used) you don't need to clean it before using it. HOWEVER, I highly recommend that you OIL it out of the box because some guns are not oil out of the factory. I hope this helps!

Tom H. · Answer

You should always clean and lubricate a gun you just acquired.  You make sure there are no obstructions any where, and you gain some familiarity with a new firearm.

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I just bought a Smith & Wesson M&P15-22 Pistol .22 LR 25+1 8 i'm a novice gun owner intructions said clean it before i use it . Do i have to clean it before i use it. I bought two other guns (revolvers) & it didnt say anything about cleaning it before i use it