Lots of good replies here. I will admit that I clean my guns probably 3-4 times a year, on the average, not every time out. When I do it, I use the simple, effective method I described above. I do wipe the outside with a wipedown cloth after every use. The dry Southwest climate I live in is very kind to guns and minimal maintenance is required.
Bragging to your friends that "I never clean my guns" is like saying "I never use deodorant". They already knew it. You're the one whose gun is always malfunctioning, holding up your squad and you're the one who always smells.
