Okay. I've had it.

I wondered why the barrel was so leaded when it came back from repairs at smith and wesson. I cleaned out the leading, and saw this. it looks like the forcing cone was cut with the worlds dullest tool. Look at the edges of the rifling lands.

Dont mind the excessive lead at the very start of the forcing cone.

Untitled by Andrew M, on Flickr

Untitled by Andrew M, on Flickr

Untitled by Andrew M, on Flickr

Now, this is looking down the barrel. See those little bitty black specs and lines at the edges of the lands that go into the area of the groves?? Those are all high points.
Untitled by Andrew M, on Flickr


oh my god. i'm so over this gun.