Pinned&Recessed
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Hey guys, I was out shooting today and when I got home and cleaned my revolver, there appeared to be no finish left on the front face of the cylinder. The gun in question is a S&W Highway Patrolman. I bought it used and the finish up until now I would rate at a solid 95%+. I was shooting a variety of ammo, about 150 standard pressure .38s with 40 rounds of medium .357 and 6 rounds of hot .357.
My cleaning procedures are: some solvent remover, some patches and elbow grease. Nothing really abrasive.
I've cleaned like this for ages and this is the first time there has been a problem. Some of the .38 I was shooting was S&B, which I've never shot in revolvers, but have had no problems with in my rifles or autopistols. 50 rounds of 158gr. FMJ and 50 rounds 148gr. wadcutters. I also shot 25 rounds of Blazer 158gr. LRN. I shot the lead after the FMJ, as I hear jacketed after lead is a no-no.
The cylinder face and the forcing cone appeared shiny silver instead of their normal black. They've never looked this raw before. Did I blast it off or did I scrub it off? I'm never difficult/harsh when I clean, but I am thorough.
How can I fix it? This gun is a working gun, not a safe queen, but I still want her to look sexy. Any advice is appreciated.
My cleaning procedures are: some solvent remover, some patches and elbow grease. Nothing really abrasive.
I've cleaned like this for ages and this is the first time there has been a problem. Some of the .38 I was shooting was S&B, which I've never shot in revolvers, but have had no problems with in my rifles or autopistols. 50 rounds of 158gr. FMJ and 50 rounds 148gr. wadcutters. I also shot 25 rounds of Blazer 158gr. LRN. I shot the lead after the FMJ, as I hear jacketed after lead is a no-no.
The cylinder face and the forcing cone appeared shiny silver instead of their normal black. They've never looked this raw before. Did I blast it off or did I scrub it off? I'm never difficult/harsh when I clean, but I am thorough.
How can I fix it? This gun is a working gun, not a safe queen, but I still want her to look sexy. Any advice is appreciated.