NIB FILTHY barrel has been dirty since 6/2010, experienced opinion please?
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Indy_Tim
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When does a NIB gun stop being NIB? If a dealer gets a gun in, and then takes it home for the weekend and puts 100 rounds through it, is it still NIB when he tries to sell it on Monday? I'd think not, but aside from wear that would be evident, can't think of any other way to tell. That could result in a NIB gun being pretty dirty.
Also, if a gun dealer buys a NIB gun from another dealer, is it still NIB? Is there such a thing as a NIB gun that was bought by a non-dealer? I don't want to thread jack, but this thread does beg the question of exactly what NIB should mean.
Also, if a gun dealer buys a NIB gun from another dealer, is it still NIB? Is there such a thing as a NIB gun that was bought by a non-dealer? I don't want to thread jack, but this thread does beg the question of exactly what NIB should mean.
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NG VI -Ha, now that is one word I am afraid to google! and I agree with you about a good bluing 
I'm looking for someone to blue a zippo case for me, I think that'd be pretty shweet. This is my 2nd 1911, and I highly recommend at least shooting one if you get a chance. They fit my hand like a glove and shooting them is GREAT fun ...for me anyhow,
Indy, I would not consider that post a thread jack at all, if anything that is quite relevant, I agree with Fremmer, but would also add "un-messed with" to what he said. An unfired gun in the original box can still be 'used,' especially a revolver with turn-lines that result from simply working the action.
I put a little over 100 rounds through this gun today, shot like a dream, not a single FTF or hiccup of any kind, and I even ran a few mags of defense JHP's through it I thought I would need to polish the feed-ramp for those to cycle.
Oh and the barrel's looking much better.
I'm looking for someone to blue a zippo case for me, I think that'd be pretty shweet. This is my 2nd 1911, and I highly recommend at least shooting one if you get a chance. They fit my hand like a glove and shooting them is GREAT fun ...for me anyhow, Indy, I would not consider that post a thread jack at all, if anything that is quite relevant, I agree with Fremmer, but would also add "un-messed with" to what he said. An unfired gun in the original box can still be 'used,' especially a revolver with turn-lines that result from simply working the action.
I put a little over 100 rounds through this gun today, shot like a dream, not a single FTF or hiccup of any kind, and I even ran a few mags of defense JHP's through it
I thought I would need to polish the feed-ramp for those to cycle. Oh and the barrel's looking much better.
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Steel Talon
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Try a 50/50 mix of Kroil and Shooters Choice that will probably solve the dirty barrel quickley.. Or get a tube of Blue Wonder Gel that will definately strip the barrel clean in short order. Just remember to run a oil patch down the barrel to retreat the metal.
Thats a sweet looking pistol! Absolutely beautiful. Loved that Leopard pattern, then I read it was a reflection
Thats a sweet looking pistol! Absolutely beautiful. Loved that Leopard pattern, then I read it was a reflection
Happysniper1
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Boy, you guys are funny, especially when it comes to photos of abominations. Anyway...
I have and use an ultrasonic cleaner on all my guns and also ones that I work on to put food on the table. It is not cheap and is not cheap to use, but it will clean a gun (or parts thereof) in less time and with less physical effort (no scrubbing with brushes) than anything I have ever seen, used, or heard of. If there is gunk it can't get off (like serious lead cladding), it will help loosen it considerably...then an overnight soaking in really light Chevron oil, then repeat with the ultrasonic the next day. Beware though that usonic treatment can dissolve sight dots and marks and painted logos and such, and possibly damage Tritium inserts (never tried it, afraid to). But when they come out of the tub, high-pressure rinse in sink with hot water, blow-dry with air compressor at 100psi, and proceed to lubrication. Parts come out bone dry with no lubrication at all, so rust is your enemy.
I always clean a brand new gun this way. I bought an NIB S&W .40 Sigma (yeah-yeah) that had a lot of crud in the barrel from the test-firing. Usonic'd it and lubed it, and it was clean as a whistle. Just make sure to inspect the bore very carefully for pits, bulges, or rings.
And, please, no more fugly fotos!
I have and use an ultrasonic cleaner on all my guns and also ones that I work on to put food on the table. It is not cheap and is not cheap to use, but it will clean a gun (or parts thereof) in less time and with less physical effort (no scrubbing with brushes) than anything I have ever seen, used, or heard of. If there is gunk it can't get off (like serious lead cladding), it will help loosen it considerably...then an overnight soaking in really light Chevron oil, then repeat with the ultrasonic the next day. Beware though that usonic treatment can dissolve sight dots and marks and painted logos and such, and possibly damage Tritium inserts (never tried it, afraid to). But when they come out of the tub, high-pressure rinse in sink with hot water, blow-dry with air compressor at 100psi, and proceed to lubrication. Parts come out bone dry with no lubrication at all, so rust is your enemy.
I always clean a brand new gun this way. I bought an NIB S&W .40 Sigma (yeah-yeah) that had a lot of crud in the barrel from the test-firing. Usonic'd it and lubed it, and it was clean as a whistle. Just make sure to inspect the bore very carefully for pits, bulges, or rings.
And, please, no more fugly fotos!
Indy_Tim
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Nice to hear it's working well for you. There is nothing like the satisfaction of getting the gun you want, then enjoying how well it works. I recently picked up another 1911 and put another 50 rounds through it yesterday. It's a great feeling when they function perfectly.
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There's a joke in there for the younger auto guys, but I won't make it.
Really good looking pistols though, it's great seeing the platform that set the standard for a combat-type handgun still going strong.
It's like the AR, kind of, in that almost every weapon of its class will emulate the key features of it for generations to come.
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