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1911 barrel grooves still don't shine ...
Sperry
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I should shot this 1911 more, because it's the only handgun that will put holes in my target.
So, I'm cleaning it after last week's 50 or 75 rounds. Stainless barrel and all.
I usually use solvent and soft patch. This time I tried the brass brush twice. Still marks on the grooves. Copper, maybe?
I use Hoppes and non-clorinated brake cleaner.
What'ya think, keep brushing? New brush?
So, I'm cleaning it after last week's 50 or 75 rounds. Stainless barrel and all.
I usually use solvent and soft patch. This time I tried the brass brush twice. Still marks on the grooves. Copper, maybe?
I use Hoppes and non-clorinated brake cleaner.
What'ya think, keep brushing? New brush?
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FMJ all the time.
I've NEVER shot lead, in my 4 years and 2200+ rounds through my O1091
Call around and find a gunsmith or a buddy that has a borescope so that the next time this happens you can run over a get a good look at what the 'lines' are. If the bore appears rough you could use something like Flitz on a tight patch to do a little light polishing. If the bore is really rough, try some USP Bore Paste or something along those lines.
Best.
When all else fails, I use my Outers Foul Out electronic cleaning system. It will remove lead or copper build up.
Me too!! [8D]
Now that the fouling has been removed, you may want to consider a light polishing with the mild abrasive bore paste .
That can help smooth things out to reduce fouling in the future.