Howdy,
Within the first 100 rounds on a new Series 70 reissue I noticed a ring of small scratches on the barrel between the front edge of ejection port and the "-" on the caliber stampings apparently where the first lug was impacting the barrel. They extended perpendicular to the axis of the bore. On the the top flats of the slide and barrel lugs there are many small scratches. Is it safe to polish out the marks with that plastic dishwashing abrasive pad. Should I be concerned or not about the marks. I did clean the edge of the front "-" stamping on the barrel as it had a high edge and corresponding scratch on the tops of the slide lugs. Thanks for any info. After cleaning and greasing with Wilson Grease, firing another 150 rounds I noticed in center of front of slide's first lug and on the tops of lugs and on into the underside of the slide a gouge/tool mark? There is a corresponding mark on the barrel lug tops. Also the barrel lugs seem to impact the slide underside in front of it's lugs enough to leave a wear pattern of the barrel lugs. See photos.
Should I be concerned and have the manufacturer address the problems or not. My other Colts 1911s don't show this wear pattern even after years of firing?
rhtwist
Within the first 100 rounds on a new Series 70 reissue I noticed a ring of small scratches on the barrel between the front edge of ejection port and the "-" on the caliber stampings apparently where the first lug was impacting the barrel. They extended perpendicular to the axis of the bore. On the the top flats of the slide and barrel lugs there are many small scratches. Is it safe to polish out the marks with that plastic dishwashing abrasive pad. Should I be concerned or not about the marks. I did clean the edge of the front "-" stamping on the barrel as it had a high edge and corresponding scratch on the tops of the slide lugs. Thanks for any info. After cleaning and greasing with Wilson Grease, firing another 150 rounds I noticed in center of front of slide's first lug and on the tops of lugs and on into the underside of the slide a gouge/tool mark? There is a corresponding mark on the barrel lug tops. Also the barrel lugs seem to impact the slide underside in front of it's lugs enough to leave a wear pattern of the barrel lugs. See photos.
Should I be concerned and have the manufacturer address the problems or not. My other Colts 1911s don't show this wear pattern even after years of firing?
rhtwist