Best way to clean blued cylinder

[AManWearingAHat]

Bronze / Copper (not copper plated) wool and Kroil work wonders!

 

[Super Dave]

Here's the data on load in the first photo.

Created: 04/05/19 02:53 PM
Description: 14-5, Zero 158 SWC, 3.9 HP38, 1.440 OAL
Temp: 80 °F
Altitude: Sea Level (Honolulu, Koko Head Shooting Complex)
# FPS
5 758
4 738
3 771
2 758
1 774
Average: 759.8 FPS
SD: 14.2 FPS
Min: 738 FPS
Max: 774 FPS
Spread: 36 FPS

 

[jacala]

For stainless steel or nickel plated revolvers only :
Kleenbore Lead Away (or Birchwood Casey Lead Remover and Polishing Cloth) is your friend.On my 586 & 629.
I've been using it to clean powder residue and lead build-up for
approx 34 years.