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Tips, guides, and updates from the RoundKeep team.

Is a Glock Really the Best First Handgun? An Honest Take
Everyone told me to buy a Glock as my first handgun, so I did - and I struggled with it. Where Glocks add friction for new shooters, and what I'd pick instead.

Automatic Group Size Measurement on Sight-In Targets
RoundKeep now reads the one-inch grid on a sight-in target to set the scale by itself, so group sizes come off a photo without any manual calibration.

How to Field Strip and Reassemble a Staccato HD 3.6
Step-by-step field strip and reassembly for the Staccato HD 3.6, including the method that works on a brand-new gun before the slide stop loosens up.

Recoil Spring Replacement Intervals: 8 Manufacturers Compared
I asked 8 manufacturers how often to replace micro-compact recoil springs (P365, Glock 43X, Hellcat & more). Only one puts a number in the manual.

P365 Recoil Spring at 2,500 Rounds: What If You Don't Replace It?
My SIG P365 recoil spring failed at 2,500 rounds — wear, not a defect. When to replace the P365 / P365X recoil spring assembly, and why it matters for EDC.

How to Clean & Lubricate a Glock 19
A concise beginner-friendly guide to cleaning and lubricating a Glock 19 after field stripping it, based on the GLOCK owner manual.

How to Disassemble & Reassemble a Glock Magazine (Step-by-Step Guide)
Step-by-step guide to safely disassemble and reassemble a standard Glock magazine. Works for the Glock 17, 19, and 26 OEM double-stack magazines.

How to Field Strip a Glock 19 (Disassembly & Reassembly Guide)
Step-by-step beginner's guide to field strip and reassemble the Glock 19 — no takedown tool required. The same steps apply to the Glock 17, 19X, 26, and 45.

How to Clean & Lubricate a P365
A concise beginner-friendly guide to cleaning and lubricating the SIG Sauer P365 after field stripping it, based on the operator manual.

SIG P365 Disassembly & Reassembly: Field Strip Guide
No trigger press needed — step-by-step SIG P365 disassembly and reassembly (field strip) with photos and videos. Same steps for the P365X and P365 XL.

Why Keeping a Personal Firearms Record Matters
Most gun owners are careful about storage, safety, and training — but many overlook something just as important: keeping a personal firearms record.

RoundKeep Is Now Available on Android
RoundKeep is now available on Android via the Play Store. A simple, privacy-first app to track ammo, round counts, practice, and maintenance.

RoundKeep: A Simple App to Track Your Inventory, Practice, and Maintenance
RoundKeep started as a small personal project and grew into an app for firearms owners who want a simple, practical way to stay organized.