This is my first time ever posting. I own quite a few Smith and Wessons but this is my first revolver so please excuse my ignorance. I bought a brand new 586 Classic with a 4 inch barrel last week and shot it today for the first time. When I got home and started to clean it I noticed 1 small mark on each section of the cylinder very close to the front. I tried to polish them off but they wouldn't come off completely. I can post a picture if my description isn't enough but I have not seen these kinds of marks on other revolvers that I've shot and I want to know if I'm doing something wrong or if there is something wrong with my gun. I would very much appreciate any advice. Thank you!
Model 586 Classic Marks on Cylinder
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It's powder and possibly lead
9mmsubgun-m11
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Common on the newer guns. This happens due to the sight screw depth not being flush with the bottom of the top strap. I use Break Free CLP and it will usually wipe off. This is as stated above a powder burn mark.
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Dug up a recent and relevant thread :
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...500139-model-29-10-classic-cylinder-burn.html
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...500139-model-29-10-classic-cylinder-burn.html
Ghost Magnum
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It is the front screw of the rear sight's leaf.
Your's doesn't look too bad (compared to some of mine) but, if it really bothers you, you can replace that screw with a slightly longer one.
As robert1804 stated in this thread below, you'll likely need to file a little off the replacement screw's tip to get it flush where it exits the bottom of the top strap. Also as mentioned, the head is a little bigger so it doesn't sit as recessed as the factory's. But it's an easy swap (keep your old screw) if you're so motivated.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...21-solution-round-scortch-marks-cylinder.html
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