Both my VP9s have that same discoloration, which is obviously from the welding process. Just shoot it and enjoy as there is nothing wrong with your VP.
I do clean my guns after each range session, but it isn't necessary. I have in the past, when I was pressed for time, just let them go for hundreds of rounds with no ill effects.
"As thorough as I can" really shouldn't mean any more than breaking it into its field stripped components and giving those parts a quick going over with your favored cleaners/lubricants. As an example, I don't scrub my bore with a snake or bore brush every time. I do that after several hundred rounds and then do a good job of it. However, I do run a Hoppe's or Butch's soaked patch through the bore and let sit while I clean the rest of the parts.
Cleaning chemicals, tools and procedures can be a highly debated subject that no one can absolutely win. Cleaning your VP should not be made into a chore, instead make it just another interesting part of shooting and gun ownership.
Congratulations on your VP9. Great choice.
I do clean my guns after each range session, but it isn't necessary. I have in the past, when I was pressed for time, just let them go for hundreds of rounds with no ill effects.
"As thorough as I can" really shouldn't mean any more than breaking it into its field stripped components and giving those parts a quick going over with your favored cleaners/lubricants. As an example, I don't scrub my bore with a snake or bore brush every time. I do that after several hundred rounds and then do a good job of it. However, I do run a Hoppe's or Butch's soaked patch through the bore and let sit while I clean the rest of the parts.
Cleaning chemicals, tools and procedures can be a highly debated subject that no one can absolutely win. Cleaning your VP should not be made into a chore, instead make it just another interesting part of shooting and gun ownership.
Congratulations on your VP9. Great choice.
