Just got a 317

[442js]

Just picked up this 317, serial number LGT8XXX today. I believe it is from 1997 or so.

It has been fired, but once it is cleaned up, I am sure it will look just like new. The front of cylinder needs to be cleaned due to the carbon on it. The previous owner got most of it out, but there is still some there. I have a polishing cloth than removed lead, carbon, and other stuff from stainless steel guns which works really well. I know the 317 isn't stainless steel, and that this polishing cloth is abrasive as it is recommended not to be used on blued surfaces as it will take the blue off.

Can I use this polishing cloth on the 317 without causing any damage to the finish?

Thank you.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

The gun and cylinder are aluminum. I do not see the continued obsession with getting every bit of carbon off the cylinder face. Leave it alone and shoot it for cryin' out loud. I suppose you can use the cloth yo mention but if it is abrasive, I suspect it will wear down the anodizing on the cylinder.

 

[snubbiefan]

+1. I clean my guns but I do not keep them showcase clean. If you are going to shoot the gun, it won't hold up to constant pristine cleaning like a stainless steel gun will.

 

[442js]

I do plan on shooting the gun, and don't expect it to look like showroom condition. I do like to clean them after shooting them to get as much carbon as possible off the gun so it doesn't build up and cause problems down the road.

I won't use the cloth, and will leave the gun alone because I don't want to damage the finish with the abrasive cloth.

 

[snubbiefan]

Sounds like we "jumped on you" don't it.....didn't mean it that way. These aluminum cylinders are much stronger than some people give them credit for and you can be somewhat aggressive in cleaning them, just don't use an abrasive cleaner.The tender part is the finish on the gun and in particular the frame. I keep my guns clean...but not spit-shined. UNLESS...I am going to sell one.

Enjoy that little Judy-Pooper....me and the wife do!

 

[J-FRAME]

What MPro 7 and Kroil oil and a good nylon brush won,t take off my aluminum/scandium/titanium guns stays on them. The finish on the 317 will come off from wear just shoot it and enjoy.

 

[snubbiefan]

I do not want to get beat-up by the nickel-lovers, but many of those guys that shoot them regularly never do anything more to one than what it takes to get it clean. Never worry about the raccoon-eyes on one until you want to give it a final cleaning. I treat the 317 the same way.