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cylinder schmuck
hey. dumb question to follow. 
i'm very new to revolvers (this is my first). i was cleaning my new s&w j frame, and it was going smooth and easy. until i noticed all this crud around my cylinder. i never really looked before i shot it, so i was wondering if this would be considered clean?
i scrubbed the tar out of it with standard solvent and soft toothbrush, but i couldn't get anymore of this off. is this normal? if not, is there a better way to clean this part of the cylinder?
thanks for any help.
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01-22-2013, 02:05 AM
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I would suggest a brass brush. That's what I resort to.
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01-22-2013, 02:05 AM
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I use Hoppes #9 and a bore brush. The same one that I run through the barrel. Be gentle. Dont go crazy with it. But you will be able to get most of that off.
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01-22-2013, 02:11 AM
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thanks, guess i was just babying it a bit....
can't help it....its so purty..... 
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01-22-2013, 02:18 AM
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I can't tell from the pic, is it blue or stainless? If it's blue, tread lightly or you'll take the bluing off. If it's stainless, scrub the heck out of it.
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01-22-2013, 02:22 AM
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I can't tell from the pic, is it blue or stainless? If it's blue, tread lightly or you'll take the bluing off. If it's stainless, scrub the heck out of it.
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its stainless, i'll be scrubbing the heck out of it i suppose.... 
guess the honeymoon is over? 
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01-22-2013, 02:25 AM
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Hey, sooner or later. 
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01-22-2013, 02:28 AM
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I've had great sucess with a lead removing rag...seems to get the tough spots clean pretty easily...
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I've had great sucess with a lead removing rag...seems to get the tough spots clean pretty easily...
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thanks vincent, i'll check it out for sure.
and thanks to everyone for the helpful input!
Last edited by hawkguy; 01-22-2013 at 02:35 AM.
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01-22-2013, 02:35 AM
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I've had great sucess with a lead removing rag...seems to get the tough spots clean pretty easily...
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Hmmm... I've never tried one of those. I'll have to order one.
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