S&W 642 Question

[Grocked]

I just finished cleaning my new 642 after its first trip to the range. It shot like a laser! It cleaned up very well except for the area on the front of the cylinder and forcing cone area. There are black powder blast marks that simply can't be scrubbed away. Is this normal? I'm using a nylon brush to do the brushing. I'm a bit hesitant to use a brass/bronze brush on the gun. The cylinder chambers are also very clean except for the areas where the chambers start to narrow into the forcing cone area. The carbon in those transition areas is a bit hard to get out with a bore brush. I'm assuming this is normal? Any tips or trips would be much appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Shadan7]

Mine has the same markings. Clean it so that there is no residue on the surface, lube protectively, and you're good to go.

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[TonyB]

yeah,pretty normal...once in a while when I want my 642 shiney,I get one of those yello lead away cloths...you just cut off a bit and use some"elbow grease"and it takes the stuff off the front of the cylinder.Don't use on blues guns though.Also Hoppe's Elite seems to be a strong cleaner w/out the wicked smell of something like shooter's choice.
hope that helps..BTW the 642 is a great carry gun.I carry mine in a desantis nemesis pocket holster.

 

[Grocked]

Thanks TonyB. I also have the Nemesis pocket holster and love it.

 

[rcmodel]

This was never an issue for the first 150 years or so of revolvers.

Then came stainless steel, and alloy finishes, and for the first time, you could actually see it!

The answer is, it has always been there on blued revolvers, you just couldn't see it quite so plainly.

And it is always going to be there if you ever shoot the gun.

Fogadaboutit!

rcmodel