Recent content by jimandsue60

It looks like the cylinder was not machined down enough. My 340PD cylinder outside diameter measured between the flutes and lock up grooves is 1.308. Do you have a dial caliper? Jim

What is the part of the gun that I have highlighted? My 340 PD does not have that nor do any of my other S&W revolvers. It seems that that lines up perfect with the marks on the cylinder. Or is that the corresponding wear mark on the frame? Jim

If you polish it to much it may look like this :) By mistake I was to agressive trying to clean the face of the cylinder. I removed the coating off the face of the cylinder by applying to much pressure and abrasive chemicals. I liked the look of it and decided to polish the complete cylinder...

I spoke to smith about a stainless replacement cylinder and they said about 150 dollars. Jim

That is a nice collection of Firearms! Jim

Did you get a clear coat or one of the assorted colors they offer? I would like to see some photos of it before and after if possible!! Thanks

Great minds think alike !! :) Jim

I thought that I had also read the the lighter bullets are also shorter allowing more flame cutting which caused erosion vs a longer bullet keeping the flame cutting to a minimum.

While I was polishing the cylinder, it did not appear to be anodized. It almost looked like a mechanical etching. Very uniform light abrasions. Jim

Thanks for that info. JIM

There is a lot of truth to that!

Who would I buy a new cylinder from? Will S&W sell me one to install myself? Jim

I have already shot @ 25 rounds of .357 reloads (mine and mild, 158 grain) thru it with only the face of the cylinder polished. Cleaning was easy with no erosion evident. It has not been shot with the complete cylinder polished. I can not not see what difference that would make. I am a bit...

I screwed up and tried to clean the burn rings off the face of the titanium cylinder on my near new 340PD. Yes I had read all the warnings but could not stand seeing the burn rings. All my other revolvers are stainless and immaculate. I did remove the protective coating. I contacted S&W telling...