cremaley
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My S&W Model 19 Carry Comp has 150 rounds fired and I am wondering if the cylinder wear looks normal. I know it common for the turn rings but what about the other cylinder wear?
Does This Look Like Normal Wear
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The wear on the very edge of the rear of the cylinder, behind the turn ring, is perfectly normal. That is where the cylinder is rotating against the stop lug on the opposite side of the frame when you have the cylinder open and are rotating it to load and unload.
I don't know what caused the scattered wear further in from the rear edge of the cylinder, between the edge and turn ring.
I don't know what caused the scattered wear further in from the rear edge of the cylinder, between the edge and turn ring.
No, not for 150 rounds. A turn ring always happens (though that seems a tad much for 150 rounds). The other wear is way out of oboe imho.
Here we go again. What is S&W doing? Do they use PVD anymore? I had a black stainless PVD cylinder on my L frame that showed hardly any wear after a zillion rounds. Who the hell is running that place? 3rd graders could do better. Did they paint it with a Walmart rattlecan? Send it back.
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cremaley
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I should have probably mentioned that the cylinder is cerakoted.
Cylinder looks like it fell on the factory floor and bounced around.
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cremaley
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I did not look that way when I picked it up. Only after firing rounds and dry firing.
If it's cerakoted, it could be a case of poor adhesion, like if the surface wasn't prepped well enough. Cerakote requires very good surface prep to get full performance. I would send it in. As good as Cerakote is, it will still wear faster than PVD, DLC, or nitride type finishes. It does seem to be way too much wear from only 150 rounds fired, unless you've also been dry firing the hell out of it.
My nephew bought the moss green TRR8 and it's wearing just like yours.
Well there you go, they will say "Oh that's normal, they all do that".
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I've found the degree of turn ring marking doesn't mean much. I have S&W revolvers that have seen heavy use but have a relatively light turn ring. Others that have seen less use have a prominent turn ring. Regardless, all the revolvers work fine and I've been shooting some of them for more over forty years. This seems to be something many obsess over but it's not worth worrying about. A turn ring will not indicate how much a revolver has been fired.
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The wear on the front of the cylinder looks like the finish is being blasted off by gases and powder residue during firing. That would indicate a poor job of cerakoting. If the cylinder moves smoothly without any rubbing or binding on the forcing cone, then it's probably just a cosmetic issue with the cylinder's finish, and shouldn't affect operation of the revolver. However, it does indicate some poor S&W workmanship...again!
When I hit this huge Powerball lottery, I will buy S&W & this crap will stop yesterday! 
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Dry fire, holster wear, finish by spray can?
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cremaley
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My Model 19 Carry Comp shoot extremely well so I'm not going to worry about cylinder wear. Its not a safe queen.
You'll have to win more than that. The projected take home after taxes for the lump sum payout is $325 million. S&W is currently worth about $375 million, and that's IF the parent company would agree to that price.When I hit this huge Powerball lottery, I will buy S&W & this crap will stop yesterday!
Still, you could buy enough stock to make them listen to you!
It's now over a billion. Payout normally runs about 50%, so I should be good. Not Elon $$, of course............
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In which holster do you carry that revolver?
That looks like holster wear.
I love pretty bluing, and ceracote. But most of my guns are stainless. That way, they won't change colors.
That looks like holster wear.
I love pretty bluing, and ceracote. But most of my guns are stainless. That way, they won't change colors.
Not the first forum I've seen this gun on today, but as far as I know the OP hasn't answered the questions about whether or not this gun is carried in a holster.
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cremaley
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Normal wear or Honest wear?
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cremaley
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Its not holster wear!Normal wear or Honest wear?
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cremaley
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I decided to try some Birchwood Casey Aluminum Black touch up and it made an improvement. Did not try to eliminate the turn rings just the wear behind them. Here are the before and after pictures BTW the front is simply reflection of the lamp lighting.
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cremaley
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This is the response I got from Smith and Wesson Customer Service. BTW I did send them a photo and am waiting for another response.
Good morning,
Thanks so much for reaching out and for choosing the Model 19 Carry Comp Moss Limited Edition, we're glad to hear it's performing flawlessly for you.
Regarding the wear you're seeing on the cylinder: what you're describing does sound typical, especially with the Cerakote finish. Cerakote is designed for durability, but it can show signs of wear a bit differently than traditional bluing. The marks behind the circle rings are often just a result of normal use, especially after a few hundred rounds.
If you'd like to send a photo, we'd be happy to take a closer look and confirm everything looks as expected.
Let us know if you have any other questions.
Best regards,
Rebecca
Good morning,
Thanks so much for reaching out and for choosing the Model 19 Carry Comp Moss Limited Edition, we're glad to hear it's performing flawlessly for you.
Regarding the wear you're seeing on the cylinder: what you're describing does sound typical, especially with the Cerakote finish. Cerakote is designed for durability, but it can show signs of wear a bit differently than traditional bluing. The marks behind the circle rings are often just a result of normal use, especially after a few hundred rounds.
If you'd like to send a photo, we'd be happy to take a closer look and confirm everything looks as expected.
Let us know if you have any other questions.
Best regards,
Rebecca
Try not to get too excited.
I said HONEST wear not Holster. (sarcasm)Which is a ridiculous statement used by some gun aficionados.What is Honest wear? vs dis honest wear??
I am not a fan of cerakoted finish. I do not think a gun with several hundred rounds should show that much wear.
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Looks like a lot for 150 rounds.
How much Holster carry does it have?
Have thought for a while now it ain't shooting that puts that much wear and tears on handguns,
It's carrying them around, especially in holsters.
How much Holster carry does it have?
Have thought for a while now it ain't shooting that puts that much wear and tears on handguns,
It's carrying them around, especially in holsters.
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I also think it's a lot of wear for 150 rounds. I've only carried it twice so not coming from holster wear.
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cremaley
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After receiving my photo Smith and Wesson Customer Service still claims that the cylinder wear is normal. That's kind of disappointing for a revolver that cost $1,299. I wrote them back and told them that and asked it there is anything they can do to remedy the issue. Not holding my breath.
