How to Clean Your New Tec 9

 by tenaciousbd
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Tec-9 Disassembly / AB-10 Disassembly / Tec-DC9 Disassembly


Firearm shown is an AB-10, but the basic process is identical for all of the Interarms 9mm Tec-series weapons to the best of my knowledge. It's also useful for the Kimel/AA Arms AP-9 series as well as they're close, close cousins of the Tec series.

A basic level of competence is assumed in these instructions, as well as sobriety, legal possession of said weapon, et cetera. A sense of humor is also very, very helpful.

For the purposes of this web page, only the basic maintenance required to clean, lube, and keep your Tec-series "pistol" operating will be covered. We're interested in field-stripping and routine maintenance here, not taking apart the cap-gun lower receiver trigger mechanism or the like.

If you're unsure of yourself or your skills, take the weapon to a competent gunsmith and ask them to show this to you. If you damage yourself, your property, your domestic partner, your low-rider, wall of graffiti, or fellow gang members, it's your fault. Use these instructions at your own risk - they're worth exactly what you paid for them.

 
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Step 1: Step 1: Get your gun

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You'll need the following to complete the disassembly of your firearm:

- The weapon itself.
- Slot-head screwdriver.
- Phillips screwdriver.
- Hammer or rubber mallet.
- Cleaning supplies + weapon lubricant (WD-40, Rem-Oil, etc.)
- A flat surface upon which to work.
- A parts tray, dinner bowl, or something to hold the small, easily-lost parts as you go.

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2quickvr6 says: Dec 30, 2010. 2:13 PM
This gun is great! Just have to know how to take care of it and handle it....
knoxarama says: Mar 25, 2009. 3:47 PM
seriously, why would you need one of these? a shotgun, a pistol, a rifle and airsofts, yes, but a freakin' uzi? you can't hunt with, its not great target practice, and it's overkill for defence. Don't take me wrong, the government can take my guns from from my cold dead hands, but yeah.
ilpug in reply to knoxaramaDec 26, 2010. 9:38 PM
the tec nine isnt good for anything. thats the point. its only use its to prove your stupidity and pop culture passion to your fellow degenerates.
dla888 in reply to knoxaramaSep 27, 2009. 7:32 PM
You would need a fully automatic firearm because the people you are defending yourself against are carrying AK-47's, FN-FALs, M-16s, M4s, M-14s, and other automatic firearms that they have obtained throught the black market. If you don't believe me, there is a Russian black market arms dealer named Viktor Bout. He'll sell you an AK no questions asked.
littlebastard in reply to knoxaramaSep 18, 2009. 8:16 PM
its not overkill for defense when alot of the people you need to defend yourself from are carrying AK-47s, micro uzis and AR-15s.
Zigamafa in reply to knoxaramaJun 25, 2009. 3:19 PM
some people get firearms like these for the novelty (much like how some people will buy swords, old vintage movie posters or what have you).
tenaciousbd (author) in reply to knoxaramaMar 27, 2009. 9:31 PM
No one needs one of these, in my personal opinion, no one needs any gun. I have one because I want one, and I enjoy shooting it. I'm not even preoccupied with self defense (not defence), Speaking of lack of education, it is a Intratec 9DC. Not an uzi. It is a cheap, mean looking, inaccurate, semi-automatic 9mm. The only thing about it that may be considered "overkill" is the fact that it can hold up a 50 round clip, which, if you go out to the mountains and just blast away at random targets, beer bottles, boxes, and small unsuspecting, undeserving animals like we do, you can definitely see the benefits of not having to reload after ever 20 rounds. (We're also very lazy) I hope this was informative enough of a comment. Please, think before you go firing off about things you know nothing about.
dla888 in reply to tenaciousbdSep 27, 2009. 7:35 PM
Whether you need a firearm or not is dependant on where you live. If you live in the wilderness of Alaska with 7 sled dogs and a bear is attacking them, what are you going to do without a 30-06? It's pretty hard to take down a bear with anything smaller than a 30-06. Just something to keep in mind.
tenaciousbd (author) in reply to dla888Oct 15, 2009. 10:42 PM
Of course, the most likely of scenarios...  by the way, is seventhe standard number of sled dogs generally used to tote a fat assAlaskan around?  Or does it depend on the breed of the dog?  Iam genuinely curious about this, how ever, there is no insructable ondog sledding.  One of you needs to get on this for me STAT. Seriously, wipe that stupid grin off of your face and start your research.
knoxarama in reply to tenaciousbdMar 28, 2009. 6:10 PM
as i do know what i'm talking about, and when i said 'uzi', i only meant that as a general term as it related to it. i know it wasn't. but fine, your logic is reasonable. don't shoot the animals up to much though; you'll ruin the pelt, if you decide to sking it and wmake a hat from it or something.
raberens in reply to knoxaramaMay 3, 2009. 6:31 PM
I just picked up a tec AB10, it was cheap and I shot it today and it was fun!!! I was also surprised in that at 30 ft. which is a true defensive distance it was quite accurate. even rapid firing I put them into a paper plate size group
Coffee bean in reply to raberensJun 23, 2009. 7:31 PM
What is the price on those? Plus the $200 tax and ammo!
korgoth25 in reply to Coffee beanJun 17, 2011. 8:52 AM
I dont know the price on them but a $200 tax!!! where do you live for that? up here in NH all we have to do is pay for ammo and the gun. LIVE FREE OR DIE!!!!
Coffee bean in reply to korgoth25Jun 17, 2011. 1:10 PM
IIRC I was referring to a short barreled rifle. That has a $200 tax to matter what state you are in. You can thank the NFA for that.
sbeltz in reply to Coffee beanOct 12, 2011. 10:08 AM
It is registered as a handgun, not an SBR.
Coffee bean in reply to sbeltzOct 12, 2011. 12:00 PM
Correct I think I was talking about an Uzi at the time but to be honest it was a long time ago so I could be wrong.
korgoth25 in reply to Coffee beanJun 17, 2011. 2:15 PM
really? wow that sucks. oh well at least californias gun laws arent for the U.S. otherwise getting that baby would be ny impossible lol
Coffee bean in reply to korgoth25Jun 17, 2011. 8:50 PM
Yeah NFA sucks. I would never move to Commiefornia.
korgoth25 in reply to Coffee beanOct 12, 2011. 5:40 PM
speaking of uzis, i just shot my first 9mm uzi today (not a mac10) (but the larger isreali version) was fun, barely any kick but on full auto it goes everywhere
Coffee bean in reply to korgoth25Oct 12, 2011. 6:55 PM
I've shot one as well the weight of the whole thing really surprised me and like you said it's very controllable IMO. The one I shot(full auto) according to the owner costed him $8000. Needless to say I handled it very gently.
Hades di Angelo says: Jan 23, 2010. 1:21 PM
what is the dang price,message me
Hades di Angelo in reply to Hades di AngeloJan 23, 2010. 1:21 PM
when you find the price
brandon borick says: Jan 7, 2010. 2:52 AM
is it me or are tec 9s just to flashy i mean a glock 17 with a 32 round dose the same thand ecept its mor acurat un like my spelling



you know what they say a 9mm is right
a 45. set to stun
unaffiliatedperson says: Nov 21, 2009. 5:42 PM
have you bump fired it?
unaffiliatedperson says: Aug 17, 2009. 4:29 PM
do hollow points jam this? my friend was going to buy one of these a while back but instead got a pistol tazer for 30 bux
tenaciousbd (author) in reply to unaffiliatedpersonSep 6, 2009. 11:55 PM
Hollow points shouldn't cause it to jam anymore than it does with 9mm rounds your parents buy you at Walmart. The point of proper maintenance is to keep it functional and retain its value. That way, it's not worthless as a $30 stungun. Hope your friend gets over his fear of being raped.
littlebastard in reply to tenaciousbdSep 18, 2009. 8:15 PM
i think a tec-9 and a stungun are both pretty worthless
tenaciousbd (author) in reply to littlebastardSep 19, 2009. 5:25 PM
Kind of like opinions....
evilgenius 398 says: Jul 31, 2009. 1:10 PM
that is a real firearm?
tenaciousbd (author) in reply to evilgenius 398Aug 7, 2009. 6:18 PM
Yes.
skunkbait jr says: May 6, 2009. 7:54 PM
A tec 9 would be fun I want one but i think i want a ruger single six 44 or 357 first .now 50 rounds would be moor fun compared to six
Miles Tails Prower says: Feb 14, 2009. 10:10 AM
I wish I had a Tec-9...
cowscankill in reply to Miles Tails ProwerMar 28, 2009. 8:37 AM
Look at my 'ible xD
corey_caffeine in reply to Miles Tails ProwerMar 8, 2009. 6:53 PM
if you've ever shot any gun you will know pistols are inaccurate shooting in semi-auto. do you just want it "cause it looks gangsta dawg"?
JV3 in reply to corey_caffeineFeb 22, 2013. 9:50 PM
sorry man, but semi auto is second only to bolt actions. i think the term your after is full auto.
semi auto discharges one round per trigger pull
full auto continues to fire as long as you depress the trigger.

the only thing that makes semi autos is lack of self restraint.
oniman7 in reply to corey_caffeineMay 24, 2009. 8:41 PM
Not true. The navy "expert" qualification is hitting a barrel with a pistol(used to be a .45, now I think it's a 9mm) from 250 feet away, while it's bobbing up and down with the waves. Not being old enough to own a gun myself, I have to trust my father on this one. However, he earned the expert qualification with both an M1917 (modified M1911) and an M14.
corey_caffeine in reply to oniman7May 25, 2009. 5:33 PM
it's a dice roll, trust me
corey_caffeine in reply to corey_caffeineMay 25, 2009. 5:34 PM
also have you ever shot?
oniman7 in reply to corey_caffeineMay 25, 2009. 5:36 PM
The fact that it can be done consistently says something else to me, but maybe a Tec 9's a bit different. I haven't shot anything but airsoft, but I know a fair bit about guns and shooting. Waiting till I turn 18. Gonna move to the place with the least strict gun laws, but a house, and mount two M60's (with a trigger lock, of course) on the roof. That's my dream, anyways :)
oniman7 in reply to oniman7May 26, 2009. 5:20 PM
By the way, did you know that the two kids in the Columbine used Tec 9's?
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