Glock's Official Recommended Cleaning & Inspection 

Pro tip: when done cleaning kiss your glock and remind it how much you love it

6 years later, and your video is still coming in handy! Thank you for such an easy well explained video demonstration.. just cleaned my first glock for the first time easy as can be

As a new Glock owner, this was quite helpful

The best Glock cleaning video on You Tube - period. Clear, perfectly filmed, perfect pace, follows all Glock factory protocols. Absolutely brilliant.

I just cleaned my first pistol (a Glock) for the first time while watching this! Thank you!

*Wear gloves (nitril, latex, vinyl, etc) to keep lead from getting on your skin while cleaning guns FYI. Lead a neurotoxic metal that harms the glial cells of the brain. I work with lead acid batteries professionally, so I know a lot more about lead safety than the average person. As a scientist with a background in chemistry, toxicology & environmental science, I am warning you to wear personal protective equipment because your skin absorbs things. Also using solvents exposes you to airway hazards, so do you gun cleaning in a garage, workshop or other area away from foods, the kitchen etc. Make sure you use solvents in a well vented area & avoid storing solvent soaked rags in a bin *leave them outside to evaporate & dispose of the materials ethically in accordance with local laws in your area. Also be careful when storing solvents, flammable substances like gasoline, alcohol, etc. Store in a sturdy fire resistant cabinet away from sources of ignition like a natural gas furnace, water heater, stove, etc.

Thanks for making an emphasis on a visual check on the chamber to make sure the weapon is unloaded without question. Too many people skip this step and it not only ends up harming them but in rare it also harms those around them because we all know that bullets don’t just stop after they hit dry wall or what not. I really appreciate how conscientious you were of this aspect of gun safety that is often times over looked so from me to you, thank you VERY much!!

I'm 58 and bought my first pistol, which is, Glock 19 gen5 on March 18th 2023 I watched quite a lot of cleaning vids and decided this is my go-to vid Thx

I just leave mine in my pocket holster in my jeans and throw it on with a load of laundry. No need to inspect or lubricate.

I just cleaned my Glock 19 today for the first time watching your video step by step. Truly appreciate your taking the time to do this for your viewers.

FYI this is my default gun cleaning video. I always pull it up when I clean my glock 19. Well done. Glock really missed the advertising boat by not making this video themselves.

I had been traned in the military on how to clean my weapon, however, this video really put a new perspective on the cleaning. I really appreciate the tips and directions provided and appreciate your comments. God bless the USA!

This video helps me so much. I watch it every time I clean my gun. Thanks.

this is one of the best glock cleaning videos out there. thanks sootch.

I love how smooth the action feels after I clean my gun, very noticeable difference.

I have been a 1911A1 shooter for 55 years and will be picking up my first Glock this week (G30S). Thanks for making this very informative video.

Avoid running a dry brush through your barrel without wetting it first. Not because you will damage anything but because you WILL have powder residue inside your barrel, and running a dry brush in it will basically throw said powder everywhere like a cloud of dust. You will breath it, you will put it on your furniture and clothes and if you can avoid doing such a thing by wetting the barrel first you should do so.

As a visual learner, this was extremely helpful. Appreciate you taking the time to make this!

You spoke clearly, didn't ramble, everything you talked about was concise and you didn't go too fast or skim over important stuff. Huge thumbs up from me.

Every time I clean my guns, I watch this video to make sure I didn’t miss anything. Thank you for what you do.

One thing I love about this video is "God bless America and long live the republic" we need to say that more often.. Great video by the way.

I know this is an older video...but I am a new Glock owner and I really appreciate it. Not only did I learn the cleaning, but the parts! I switched to other videos to get more detailed explanations about firing pin service..etc.

I bought a Glock G45 at the beginning of October as my first firearm purchase, and though my nephew who's a LEO & firearm instructor already gave me the basics on how to field-strip & clean a Glock, this video is incredibly valuable & deeply appreciated!

Been shooting Glocks for almost 20 years. Been cleaning them almost 😉 as long. Excellent information from the manufacturer. This is a "Glock recommends" procedure folks. The inspection details are some that I have admittedly omitted several times, time to rethink my procedure. I am always anal about getting every bit of fouling out, but I can see that it is an integral part that should not be overlooked. Thank you sharing this video. 👍

I clean my Gen5 Glock 19 with this video each time since i'm still a newbie when it comes to guns. Great tutorial.

Thanks for taking the time to go through step by step. It's good for new gun owners as well as experienced ones to see things covered in detail on video. Thumbs way up 👍😁

THANK YOU, sir, for a very informative video! I’m still somewhat new to guns and have a new Glock 42. There are tons of videos on RU-vid that claim to show people how to disassemble and clean a gun, but the people skip key steps and assume we all know how to do what they skip over. Your video was, by far, the most helpful I’ve found. Thank you!

Just added this video to my favorites. I've had my glock 42 for almost 1 year now and I love it. I had been cleaning it but thought I would make sure I had been doing a proper job. I had missed a couple of things so I'm glad I found this and will continue to use this video as a guide.

I'm a new owner and walking through this was excellent- thank you for doing. Yes, God Bless America

I want to say thank you for this video, I just recently acquired a Glock 19x and want to make sure I take care of it and I just finished cleaning it following your directions. ❤️

Probably the best Glock gun cleaning video on RU-vid.

Following this guide I cleaned my Glock 19 the best it’s ever been cleaned in 4 years. Not because I never cleaned it, but because I didn’t have the knowledge of specific spots to look for. Found dirt and grime I would have never noticed. Great job sir 👍🏽

number one thing I do when coming to this channel. THUMBS UP...

I love your close-up shots. Most other videos try to do a close-up and end up with a blurry, crappy shot and you have to wait for the video to come into focus before you can see what they are trying to demonstrate. You do a very professional job on your videos and your viewers greatly appreciate it. Thanks for the time and effort you put into these.

I think this is the best Glock cleaning video I've ever watched on RU-vid.

Mr. Sootch00 - I purchased my first gun a month ago and I couldn't find a RU-vid video that really gave you step by step instructions, until I found your video. Thank you.

Glocks are easy to clean simply field strip and place in dishwasher make sure the plastic is on the top rack LOL then throw it in a sock toss in the spin dryer oil reassemble and shoot. PS. Don't do this... Good video I love cleaning my guns takes a bit of time but my OCD wont let me stop until I can take a white cloth rub it in all places and comes out white then oil I spend about hour to an hour in a half on each gun but I completely disassemble the slide every time and yes I know I do not have to do this every time but dam it feels good to know its perfect. Thanks Sootch00

Good to see a man and his guns staying clean.

Want to thank you very much. First time gun owner. Just cleaned my brand new glock 19 gen 5 using your video and it was super straight forward and detailed. Made it easy and very enjoyable. Thanks.

Almost 7 years later and your video is still helping people! Thank you here from Brazil - Rio de Janeiero city.

Glock's recoil is just perfect and well balanced.

Excellent video! I just got a gun cleaning kit and your video definitely helped me with cleaning and inspection process thoroughly. I would like to say that I really recommend the Boosteady gun cleaning kit. It is a great product at a reasonable price. This is a very complete kit that includes brushes, jags, and loops for just about every caliber and gauge you're likely to run into. If you have a variety of calibers and gauges, this set has you covered.

I have owned my glock for 5 years, and this still taught me more about the oil steps. Much appreciated

Excellent video. One thing you got very right was the details, particularly video closeups. A lot of RU-vidrs may explain things well but their cameras aren’t close enough to really show the details. Great job. Also, I appreciate a “clean” video, not just a “clean gun” video. 😁 It’s refreshing to hear someone speak without a bunch of profanity, so if my kids overhear what I’m watching they don’t have to learn any new interesting words. 😅

Greetings from Western Canada, Excellent video, found it clear and concise, compared to others I have viewed. Interesting point, as a new Glock gun owner (Glock 34 Gen 4) I was disappointed in the apparent sticky inconsistent trigger action. After following this video and the tip regarding the slight lubrication on the rear portion of the trigger linkage, it has improved considerably. Also enjoyed the outtakes at the end, they added a good chuckle. I gotta subscribe now! Cheers

A very well-produced and elaborate instructional Glock Hangun cleaning video.Makes for a decent go-to reference for all spectrums of that great pistol.I of course got the manual that comes with the pistol,but to view a step-by-step process recommended by Glock puts traction on that directive without a doubt.I really appreciate your production of this video sir!

Thank you! I'm a (new to me) Glock owner. I readily noticed it hadn't been fired in a while, and was very gummy. I really appreciate your up close and step by step video. Now my Glock slides easily. Thanks again.

I have used your video guide on cleaning my Glock 43, 19, & 17 for a few years now. I have it saved and is my only go to when I am cleaning my Glocks. Thank you!

Just cleaned my G45 with this method. Loved the experience!

Don't own a glock but love the content you put out on RU-vid

Loved this video, my dad let me clean his gun for the first time so i can learn and it really helped me and showed me a lot.

I cannot begin to tell you how many times I have watched this video, but this is my go to standard. Simple, straight, and to the point. And the products used. Just plain old Hoppe's #9 solvent and oil. And really, that is all you need on a Glock. Thanks again for the many years of reviews. God bless

Glock set a standard that no one was able to match or compete with. Their design is nearly 30 years old and was state of the art from the very start which nearly each pistol maker has tried to copy without violating patent laws. Glock has made some changes to the design here and there but its still the original design.

is the main reason to clean a firearm often to: A) reduce risk of accidental discharge B) reduce risk of round exploding in barrel C) prevent jams n other malfunctions D) increase lifetime of parts without needing replacement/repair which one?

Thank you sootch00! I finally cleaned my Gen4 G19 after its first 600 rounds. Followed your every step. Now I can't wait to get back out to the range!

Just got my first gun and it's a Glock 19. Will be taking a 2-day class in a couple of weeks but figured it wouldn't hurt to watch as many vids as possible. Thanks for your detailed instruction. I tried to clean my gun just using the printed instructions that came with it but couldn't figure out how exactly to get the slide off. Your video answered that for me and more. Thanks!

Easiest way in the world to clean Glock lowers? Baby wipes. Got that tip from a Glock Armorer many years ago. Wring out any excess moisture. Clean and let dry. Done.

sootch, thank you for helping me get back into shooting and what to do after! God bless America and Long Live the Republic!

Literally best video I seen about cleaning glock. I’ve seen so many and they’re all different and too long or too slow. Yours was perfect

Thank you so much for this video. I've been looking for this for a while and I had to sift through just SO many videos with a lot of exposition, poor camera angles/quality, unexplained steps, bad narration, gun guy fluff, and so on from other channels. This is such a tight and thorough tutorial. I just want to do things correctly and I finally found a tutorial that gave the the knowledge I was looking for. Thank you very much.

Awesome tutorial everything explained well 22:40 “do it all over again”🤣

It's also a good idea not to pull the bore brush back out from the breach before clearing the end of the barrel; don't want those stiff bristles changing direction in there.

Just cleaned my glock 19 for the first time ever and i bought some q-tips so i could clean it like you did 👍 i appreciate the video, patriot! God bless!

This is the best instructional Glock cleaning video that I've see. I recommend this for any gun instructional classes. It's very no-nonsense, straight ahead, military SOP type stuff--my favorite way.

Every time I see someone taking apart and putting together a handgun I always think of Major Payne lol

I can't remember everything. I be watching this video every time when I'm cleaning my Glock 19.

Years later, cleaned my new Glock 19 with this video for the first time :) Thanks

Superb demonstration of break down, cleaning, oiling, reassembling and inspection, sir---could not have been done any better. I sincerely appreciate you!!

Ok, this may be a stupid comment, but that's actually a nice cleaning mat! I didn't know those were out there and that seems better than the neoprene roll I've been using. Thanks!

What a coincidence, this particular gun has my initials printed in it LFCO 😃

My methodology to this is so much simpler: 1. I disassemble as shown 2. I dip my bore brush in the solvent, then scrub 3-4 times, dipping in between, until I'm confident that the build-up is loosened from the rifling (I clean after every time I shoot, so usually it's not very dirty) 3. I follow with the jag dry until I get clean patches 4. I go over everything else with a microfiber cloth 5. I oil the slide rails fairly well 6. I oil the feed ramp of the barrel and the trigger mechanism lightly 7. I reassemble

Thanks man, doing my research before going to pick up my first edc m&p 9 shield. Thanks for being my RU-vid dad

I have a close friend who was handling his 1911 and had a negligent discharge where he shot his left index finger off. Auto loaders need to be handled w/extreme care. My buddy is an experienced gun handler and if this could happen to him, it could happen to anyone.

The copper is Loctite C5A copper based anti-seize

got my first Glock 20 and this is just what I needed. Thanks

As a beginner to the Glock community this video was very helpful to me on properly cleaning my Glock

An excellent video Sootch. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. Watching you clean this glock 26 made me feel confident In the method I have been using since its spot on with your video. Well done sir!

Can you do a AR-15 cleaning video

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. It's is very valuable tool new Glock owners. 👍

As a new gun owner, who just bought a Glock 27, this was very helpful!

Sootch, has anyone ever told you that you look like an older, skinnier, Kevin James? (the guy from paul blart)

12:37 Lubrication Points

I have only owned 1911 type handguns, and was gifted a Glock by my father. Invaluable video for a new Glock owner like myself.

Just by looking at your gun cleaning products I can tell that you're a longtime shooter. Mostly us long time gun owners use Hoppes no.9. 👍

Does Glock ever recommend Ballistol? I like that stuff too....

Glock cleaning...... Wipe off with an oily towel? 😊😆

Still helping new Glock owners 5 years later💪 appreciate the info and recommendations, I can tell you have some seriously extensive experience with firearms 👍

New Glock owner from Jersey thanks you very much for this video.

Not clean enough for me. Scrubbing it with a dry brush? When does the OCD vid going up?

Never cleaned my Glocks. Never had a problem. Hmmm.

I never owned a gun! I’m in the process of looking to purchasing one! A Glock 26 or 27 that I’m interested! But I might as well get used too and learn ahead of time how to clean them! Great tutorial!

I have owned Glocks for over 5 yrs (3 different models), and learned several things in this video. Thanks Sooch!

Damn it lol, got a new g20 today, didnt know what that copper lube actually was, stripped it and cleaned it out. The first thing I do with any new gun I buy is take it down and clean it and lube it. Oh well its a glock, it'll run

What happened to the video where you shot your truck by mistake?

I know this is an old video, but thanks for covering basic content. It's very helpful for those of us just getting into, or back into, firearms. Very helpful, great content!

Bought my first gun & cleaned it myself with the help of your video..thanks👍🏻

You've got some carbon buildup on the barrel above the feed ramp

Ohhh man I thought you were Putin, for a minute there! Lol

Got a Glock 17 Gen 4 as a Christmas present to myself (first pistol). I’ve shot off about 300 rounds. Now I have some confidence in cleaning it. Thank you for doing this video!!

and that's not a clean gun just like Ford Explorer trucks. fprd told everybody put 26 pounds of pressure in a tire and those trucks are having to roll over 4 days