I clean my carry mags about the same as the competition mags. Some guys clean theirs at matches after every stage, but I suspect that is to keep from resetting steel and taping targets.
I've done dozens of matches without ever breaking them down and have never had a mag failure to feed.
What I do is to blow them out with compressed air, and lube with a combo of alcohol and graphite,(bought at Lowes in the lock section) or a silicon lube that dries and leaves a residue. Used both, the silicone is cleaner, but in cold weather, I'll clean them with carb cleaner or brake cleaner and use the graphite.
Used to hunt a lot with pistol in sub freezing weather for rabbits behind dogs and found out real quick that WD-40 turned into gum the closer one got to 0 degrees. Graphite was the solution. The alcohol evaporates and leaves the lubricant. Won't attract dust.
I've done dozens of matches without ever breaking them down and have never had a mag failure to feed.
What I do is to blow them out with compressed air, and lube with a combo of alcohol and graphite,(bought at Lowes in the lock section) or a silicon lube that dries and leaves a residue. Used both, the silicone is cleaner, but in cold weather, I'll clean them with carb cleaner or brake cleaner and use the graphite.
Used to hunt a lot with pistol in sub freezing weather for rabbits behind dogs and found out real quick that WD-40 turned into gum the closer one got to 0 degrees. Graphite was the solution. The alcohol evaporates and leaves the lubricant. Won't attract dust.
Clean???...err...mmmm...aaa...yea ...ummm when I clean the guns...yea ..thays it.... 
BUSTED! I also found out that if you have a score card or timer in your hand you NEVER have to reset or tape
You mean dust isn't a lubricant? I thought it helped the mag springs move smoothly.
No.....
I inspect mine for pocket lint, especially that may get got in the hollow of the first round, but I don't carry the same mag everyday.. I have multiple to rotate... But they all stay ready to roll
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Yeah, that pocket lint could cause a nasty infection you know?
You know I didn't think about it like that
