[Skunkabilly]

There appears to be some burning (?) around the cylinder and a little of the barrel on my M637. I'm not sure if it's gun poop buildup as scraping lightly won't do much--and light scraping is taking the anodizing off. Actually shooting the thing is taking the anodizing off. Is this normal? I need to clean my gun up real good before getting it inspected to put on my CCW.

[FPrice]

Is it on the front face of the cylinder? In cicular patterns around the charge holes? That would be residue from the gun powder. There are some good cleaners which will take it off SS guns but I do not know about anodized finishes.

[QuarterBoreGunner]

Try a little lead cloth- it goes by different names but it seems to all be the same thing; a cloth impregnated with a mild solvent and abrasive. Works great on cylinder faces and where ever there is burnt crud. Careful on the anodizing though- lead cloth will remove blueing so it will probably take off anodizing as well. You should be good to go on the cylinder face as it's SS.

[pwrtool45]

What are you scraping with? There shouldn't be any anodizing on the cylinder, so I assume you were just talking about on the frame around the exposed barrel (forcing cone area)? Try a spent brass case mashed flat. Works good as a scraper.

The other poster's suggestion to use lead wipes is a good one. I'm unaware of any issues with aluminum framed guns and lead wipes. The standard disclaimers apply (keep away from blued guns, etc.).

Personally, I don't bother with getting those areas spotless. It's not worth the effort. It also helps to wet those cruddy areas with solvent and let them soak for about an hour. Clean up is a lot easier. In fact, I usually clean my leaded up revolver by hosing them down with CLP then coming back a couple hours later and actually cleaning them.

YMMV

[Josey]

That is why I got rid of my 637. Ugly gun. Flitz and a stiff brush were what cleaned mine up.

[Ala Dan]

I would suggest a lil' dab of Simichrome; but some
view it as an abrasive? I've used it on both, nickel and
stainless steel guns successfully for year's. Just bought
me another tube (after 10 years), from The Western
Wood Doctor! :cool: :uhoh: :D

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

[Skunkabilly]

That is why I got rid of my 637. Ugly gun. Flitz and a stiff brush were what cleaned mine up.

It's cute, it just has a skin problem :p

[ColtShooter]

I suppose I have 1,000 rounds thru mine and no loss of finish, but then I don't do much hard cleaning either. I find it's a little fussy about clean ammo; it gets gummed up with cast loads and Unique and the cylinder rotation slows.

[twoblink]

I use to use Flitz and a pretty girl. She usually does a good job. :D

[bountyhunter]

I would suggest a lil' dab of Simichrome;

Or, the cheap version which is Turtle Wax chrome polish for about $2/ 16 ounces at Pep Boys. Rub on with a Q-tip, buff with a toothbrush. takes burn marks off fast.