Keeping a Carbine running
There are a lot of really good sources of information about maintaining an AR15 and now that there are so many variations of AR15’s out there you really have to pay attention to the type of gun you have. I’ve found that one of the best sources of information is SWAT Magazine because the writers they get have a long track record of knowing the products that our out there and what the real world use is like. Issues like over cleaning firearms is something you rarely hear about it goes on a lot more than you realize. Especially when it comes to bolt carrier groups. I was amazed at the number of Instructors that weren’t cleaning their Carbines and were only dropping lube in the guns as maintenance.
Now that piston driven guns are becoming so prevalent, there are areas that don’t need as much lubrication as other AR15 variants. One thing that hasn’t changed over years, but has only continued to grow are the use of Magpul Pmags. They are everywhere and although there have been some minor issues with dimensions and materials, they still beat USGI mags in just about everything except for weight. One thing you still need to keep in mind when operating a Carbine and keeping it running is you still need to clean magazines out. Pay attention to how many rounds you are putting through your magazines and inspect them. Magazines get dirty at some point and they will cause malfunctions.