Horror stories on 637's?

[RJ likeguns]

Well, I decided to order a new S & W 637 for pocket carry. This will be my first Smith. I am now a little concerned on the finish of these guns. Should I be worried? What kind of cleaner should be used to not strip the clear? Should I just get a new TI Taurus 85? I appreciate any thoughts!

 

[thatguy]

I have seen 3 or 4 posts on different forums where owners were complaining that the finish peeled off. I don't know what the factory has to say about this. Maybe they used the wrong cleaning chemicals or something. I would check with S&W before cleaning.

 

[RJ likeguns]

I just read on another forum that Break Free CLP is the product to use. Has anyone used this on one of these? Thanks again

 

[Hemicuda]

My now year old Smitty 637 has no noticible external blemishes... (it DORS have a couple small "pock marks" under the left side (against my body) grip... presumably from sweat... but they hav not gotten worse since I noticed them, and they are not visible with the grips on...

I DO clean it with Breakfree, and not things like GunScrubber, or other harsh chemicals... but I carry it EVERY day, and have no noticable blemishes that can be seen!

 

[DR]

I've been using MPro-7 and BreakFree CLP. No problems yet, although I haven't had it for very long. It shoots a lot better than I expected from that tiny barrel and the trigger is nice and smooth.

 

[ruger357]

Have had mine for over a year with no problems at all. I use Hoppes and CLP on it. Go with the 637.

 

[RJ likeguns]

I read that there was a batch of guns from 99-02 that had this problem. Is it possible that this one would be corrected?

 

[Tamara]

Avoid products with names like "Super Molecular Acid Blaster Lead Remover Copper Foul Out Solvent" that have warnings on the label like "Don't use on blued guns, in the same room as small children, or within thirty feet of automotive paint" and stick to CLP and Hoppe's #9, and you'll be a happy camper.

 

[Hemicuda]

Just do what the wise woman from Tennessee said... clean with the right stuff, and remember... BA/UU/R...

 

[Tamara]

On further reflection, it probably wouldn't hurt to stick to nylon brushes on the frame, too. Takes more elbow grease, but less likely to booger the finish. I tend to treat Airweights and nickel guns like I would an older blued gun whose finish I don't want to mar, anyway...

 

[RJ likeguns]

Thanks to all for the very useful info. I really cant wait for this gun!