field-strip


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field-strip

(ˈfildˌstrɪp)

v.t. -stripped -stript, -strip•ping.
to disassemble (a weapon) for cleaning, repair, or inspection.
[1945–50]
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"They will field-strip this administration during impeachment hearings," said Mr Bannon, a former White House chief strategist, about the prospect of a Democrat-controlled House.
I'm a fan of John Browning's original-length short guide rods purely because 1911s outfitted with them are easier for me to field-strip and maintain.
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Like most modern pistols, it is very easy to field-strip for cleaning
This is one of the easiest pistols to field-strip. First, remove the magazine and pull back the slide to verify the chamber is empty.

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