Cleaning a SA revolver

[GunnyGene]

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I think mine, with middle finger twitch, falls into the 'Tightening Fingers' since my POIs are usually low and left. But arm chair analysis, starring at my trigger finger, I 'think' I use old school. Which should be POI low and left. I doeknow. Maybe I should get the Uberi out and see what I actually do.

Also, if you use a 2 hand grip you'll need to be aware of what's going on with both hands.

[GFK]

I guess that I should have mentioned it. But the chart before is for right-hand people. And, this one is for left-hand people.

[markiver54]

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I think mine, with middle finger twitch, falls into the 'Tightening Fingers' since my POIs are usually low and left. But arm chair analysis, starring at my trigger finger, I 'think' I use old school. Which should be POI low and left. I doeknow. Maybe I should get the Uberi out and see what I actually do.

Also, if you use a 2 hand grip you'll need to be aware of what's going on with both hands.

Good point Gunny!

[GunnyGene]

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I think mine, with middle finger twitch, falls into the 'Tightening Fingers' since my POIs are usually low and left. But arm chair analysis, starring at my trigger finger, I 'think' I use old school. Which should be POI low and left. I doeknow. Maybe I should get the Uberi out and see what I actually do.

Also, if you use a 2 hand grip you'll need to be aware of what's going on with both hands.

Good point Gunny!

There's a lot of different grip techniques and modifications of the basic Weaver/Isoceles/etc., to the point that it becomes confusing. I've tried out many of them, and learned not to be shy about modifying popular ones to suit me. Some can be used with pistols and revolvers. Experiment, and don't let anyone tell you you're doing it wrong. You don't need to please anyone other than yourself.

See that small badge in my avatar? That was 10 years of firing high expert with an issue 1911 using the now antique "cup & saucer" grip, and/or one handed facing 90* away from the target and sighting over my right shoulder.

Here's one you may not have seen. It's a variation of the Weaver developed by the USMC for the M9 from MCRP 8-10B.3.

https://www.marines.mil/Portals/1/Publi ... 105117-183

[Mags]

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Good information to learn and practice. Thanks!

[markiver54]

Back to cleaning...I put about 60 to 70 rounds through my new Rugers Single 10, two days ago. Went to clean it and everything went well, except, the lead fouling on the front of the cylinder. Soaked in Ballistol over night and made no difference. I even used a nylon brush. Went back to the LGS yesterday, and got a SSteel cleaner rag. The fouling came off like chalk off of a chalk board.

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This is what it looked like after just soaking and nylon brushing.After using the rag, it came up shiny new looking.
Sorry no after pic yet...having puter problems

[GunnyGene]

I doubt that's lead. Looks like just the typical powder burn from hot gas. Should have the same on the top strap.

[Mistered]

I doubt that's lead. Looks like just the typical powder burn from hot gas.

This is correct - it's not lead.
The bullet passes through the cylinder and does not make contact with the face of it.
Common powder burn more noticeable on a stainless steel gun.

Is this your First stainless steel gun?

[GunnyGene]

I doubt that's lead. Looks like just the typical powder burn from hot gas.

This is correct - it's not lead.
The bullet passes through the cylinder and does not make contact with the face of it.
Common powder burn more noticeable on a stainless steel gun.

Is this your First stainless steel gun?

It's possible there could be some molecular lead in the mix if he's using soft lead ammo, but you'd have to do a chemical analysis to find out. Quality plated ammo is better - CCI, etc. I'd also check the cyl. gap since he's got it all cleaned up. IIRC Ruger spec is .004"-.009". Narrower is better to control spitting & yields a little faster MV than a wide gap, but changing that is a job for a good gunsmith.

[markiver54]

I doubt that's lead. Looks like just the typical powder burn from hot gas. Should have the same on the top strap.

Sorry...don't know why I said lead; I meant powder fowling, and yes, it was on the top strap and a bit on the cylinder. Those areas wiped right off though.

[markiver54]

I doubt that's lead. Looks like just the typical powder burn from hot gas.

This is correct - it's not lead.
The bullet passes through the cylinder and does not make contact with the face of it.
Common powder burn more noticeable on a stainless steel gun.

Is this your First stainless steel gun?

No Ed, I have had a S&W 686 since about 1982 and a S&W 500 Mag since 2003. Just don't recall having as much trouble cleaning the cylinder face on them, many times over the years.

[Mistered]

Just don't recall having as much trouble cleaning the cylinder face on them, many times over the years.

.22 is typically dirtier than centerfire as a rule.

[markiver54]

Just don't recall having as much trouble cleaning the cylinder face on them, many times over the years.

.22 is typically dirtier than centerfire as a rule.

Well that helps explain it then. This IS my first stainless rimfire. I shot 3 different brands of ammo. CCI Mini, Winchester, and Remington golden.
the gun favored the Winchesters and the Remington were noticeably dirty.

[Mistered]

I have had four SS guns over the years - and one nickle plated - and they all got fouling on the cylinder face - and that was with jacketed ammo.

[markiver54]

Once again, the ' Pro Shot' Lead-Clean cloth I picked up sure did work great. all wiped off like nothing.
Just CANOT be used on Blued or CCH. Not sure about nickel.

[Mistered]

Not sure about nickel.

Probably not good on nickle either if not recommended for blued or CCH.

I don't own that nickle plated gun anymore - wish I did (a 6" Colt Trooper) but I sold it because I couldn't bear to see the nickle beginning to wear and get scratched!

[North Country Gal]

Definitely not nickel. You even have to be careful with solvents with nickel.

[markiver54]

Thanks NCG. I don't own a nickel plated gun, but good to know!

[Travlin]

You have 10 cylinders? Don't you mean chambers? I see this all the time in written articles about revolvers.

[markiver54]

You have 10 cylinders? Don't you mean chambers? I see this all the time in written articles about revolvers.

Yes. My mistake Travlin, 10 chambers, one cylinder...my bad. I DO know the difference, as I know the difference between a clip and a magazine which are incorrectly used quite often.