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Post by TMan on Jul 17, 2005 19:09:39 GMT -5
When I first shot my Sig 220 Sport, I had an awful time getting the outside of the barrel clean because of the baked on carbon that came from the compensator. I swore I'd never buy another weapon with a compensator. However, after finally getting it clean, I was applying Wilson's grease to the outside of the barrel, and on a hunch put an excessive amount near the compensator. It worked like a charm. It just all wiped off when I was done shooting it the next time.
In thinking about shooting my latest acquisition, which is a nickel plated revolver, I'm wondering if anyone knows any tricks to keep from getting the cylinder face so polluted from the powder. I'm a little hesitant to experiment because of the possibility of screwing up the nickel. This is a 25 year old gun and in beautiful shape. I'd like to keep it that way.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Jul 17, 2005 21:16:40 GMT -5
TMan; You must be talking about the Python. I'll start off first by advising you not to use Flitz polish, if it comes up somewhere in the future. Putting some sort of oil around the cylinder face prior to shooting, where flashing burning occures, might cause the oil to scorch or burn into the nickel finish.
I have only one nickel plated revolver that I have fired, which I keep conditioned with a a silicone cloth. After I clean up the cylinder face, I coat it with a thin film of break free. When cleaning the face, I do only a very small portion at a time ( One hole) with the lead remover and follow up with Break Free.
Seems like every used nickel plated revolver I've seen for sale has had burned cylinder faces. Noticed that I said "Used" instead of "Pre-Owned" ? Seems like you found yourself one of the Pre-Owns.
Have patience with the snake and try to avoid getting in a hurry with quick fix remedies; You can ask TA what happened with his nickel plated Python.
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Post by TA on Jul 19, 2005 12:02:39 GMT -5
 I'm still sick about that one. I bought this gun used and was supposedly never fired. I don't know if it was, but it looked unfired. I fired it. While cleaning one day, I got a little overzealous. I was using Hoppes #9 and lead cloth. I wanted to get all the residue off so I kept cleaning. Suddenly I saw the copper color show through. What I learned: 1. Go slow 2. Go slow 3. Check your progress often 4. Go slow 5. Stay off the sharp edges The picture doesn't show very well, but you can see the copper color around the top chamber on the face.  |
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Post by MLB on Jul 20, 2005 17:52:32 GMT -5
Copper or no copper, it's still a magnificent handgun. I'd love to have one of those someday.
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Post by TMan on Jul 20, 2005 19:54:29 GMT -5
I took mine, loaded with snap-caps, to my primary dealer today to show her. She was impressed. I haven't shot it yet; I don't want to mess it up.
She wants to shoot it after her kids go back to school. Yeech! After the Schofield experience, I'm reluctant to shoot this thing. (I picked up more ammo for the Schofield today - my wife is going to wonder why my ammo expenditures have gone up so much).
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