After shooting a handgun, whether it be a revolver handgun or a semi-automatic, cleaning a gun is not difficult if you start with the right gun cleaner and gun lubricant grease or oil.  In fact, you can actually clean a gun better than most gunsmiths.

Cleaning gun or gun parts involves first getting cotton patches and brushes if needed, which should be nylon and not bronze if you can help it.  Metal will scratch your gun parts easily, leading to hard buildup and the need for deeper cleaning.
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