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How often, if necessary at all, does the internals of the revolver need to be cleaned? I mean taking the frame apart and cleaning all the small pieces. I'm wanting to last this gun for a VERY long time. I've been told once if a blue moon is pretty much it, while others say it's not necessary...

Yeah, I used it this morning to get some residue off the trigger and hammer and it came right off. at first a brownish color came off and i hoped I wasnt damaging it.

Does using a bore brush to get lead/carbon off anywhere on the weapon (stainless) damage it?

Sorry, ive been meaning to repost that picture. Hopefully this is accessible.... Edit: the photos came out smaller than I thought...

Another question.... So my 686 is a stainless. I just watched this video and the video and comments seem so conflicting, i wanted ask on here. I understand everyone has different methods and products they use. And i know not everyone on youtube knows what they are doing and niether are they...

Also. Any ideas on how to clean the area inside the hammer? I've read up some things that say never to leave solvent on the internals or really the weapon at all. Only a thin layer of oil should be applied. I'm just hesitant on taking a brush with solvent and scrubbing it because I feel like...

Oh boy, sounds like an awesome deal ! :p But yes, I did already know that, and no I'm not offended because I completely understand. Sometimes basic knowledge isn't as common as people would think. I appreciate it though!

I clicked on the link to find a 1,000 hand book. I may have had money to buy a 686 but that was saved up over 3 years haha. Regardless, I appreciate the advice and references! Edit: I just found the paperbacks for $40. I withdraw my last statement.

Thank you all for the input, again. I can't express how helpful this all is, despite acknowledging that everyone has different way of approaching this topic.

Actually this was the video I was watching while attempting to clean it right after purchasing it and bringing it home. However, I also realized that he said that's the way he would clean it, knowing that he was going to shoot it again fairly soon. Going back to the "clean enough" concept he was...

Wow. I really like how specific you were! Also, what do you mean by "stoning" the trigger?

First purchased handgun= S&W 686-6. 21 y.o.

I appreciate all of your advices. Thank you for the input!

Hello all, I'm new to this forum and handguns. My only experience with firearms is in the Marine Corp reserve, with rifles, LMG's and CLP pretty much my knowledge with weapons and cleaning weapons. Haven't had the opportunity to go on range and qualify for the M9 yet. I recently just purchased...