Daily? Weekly? Monthly? Ideally cleaning should occur after every time you shoot. It’s always good to at least give your gun a quick once-over and wipe down after you shoot. Although I said it was ideal to clean every time you shoot, we all know we’re not always going to do that. But you should. If you can’t do it immediately, commit to going over each of your guns once a month, even if you’ve cleaned them. It’s great to schedule a time each month to just take a look, clean them up, and make sure they’re in great working order.
If you carry daily, like many of us do, you should also wipe down your gun after you take it off, especially during the summer months. Sweat, body oils, and dirt can wreak havoc on a gun if left to build up over a period of time. Plus, it’s just plain gross!