Question regarding cleaning

[jhp9mm]

Hello all,

I have a couple of pretty basic questions I am hoping somebody can answer. I have a 17-4 and have noticed a lot of build up on the front of the cylinder.

What is the best way to remove this? I am concerned with putting something like No. 9 on it and potentially damaging the finish on the gun.

Also, generally with revolver owners do you guys use a cleaning rod with brass brush and clean it from the crown? I have used items such as the bore snake in the past and am wondering if that is the best thing to do here.

Thanks

[jhp9mm]

Hello all,

I have a couple of pretty basic questions I am hoping somebody can answer. I have a 17-4 and have noticed a lot of build up on the front of the cylinder.

What is the best way to remove this? I am concerned with putting something like No. 9 on it and potentially damaging the finish on the gun.

Also, generally with revolver owners do you guys use a cleaning rod with brass brush and clean it from the crown? I have used items such as the bore snake in the past and am wondering if that is the best thing to do here.

Thanks

[BUFF]

Hoppes No.9 won't bother your gun's bluing. I have soaked blued cylinders and barrels in Hoppes for days to loosen up crud in a few old guns I acquired. I use Hoppe's and a brass or bronze 'toothbrush' to clean the face of my cylinders.

I think most of us clean the bore from the muzzle. It is easy to keep a cleaning rod away from the rifling with a a .358 barrel, but harder to do with a .22. A bore snake is an excellent way to clean a revolver's bore.

[1blindref]

If you remove this screw, you can take the cylinder off of your gun and it will be easier to clean. I use Hoppes #9 and a brush to clean the front of my cylinders. The Hoppes will not hurt the bluing.
That said, never use Hoppes #9 on Nickel guns. Flitz will clean those up really nice.