Author Topic: Polishing Chambers (Read 704 times)

Mainer · « **on:** February 11, 2006, 05:34:53 PM »

I think I recall something about cowboy action shooters doing this so that fired brass will drop out when the loading gate is opened, the muzzle pointed upward, and the cylinder turned.

I've been thinking about doing this to my .44 Mag. Bisely Vaquero. I'd use a bore mop coated with Flitz and a cordless drill.

Anyone else tried this? Bad idea?

Mainer · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2006, 02:40:33 PM »

BTT. Someone must have tried this. :?

Steve P · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2006, 03:11:40 PM »

0000 steel wool, flitz, and drill. Have also used cylindrical cotton swabs (like dentist sticks in your lip) with Flitz on them. You don't have to remove much material to get the machining marks out. Clean the cylinder good when finished.

Steve

Mainer · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2006, 03:18:33 PM »

Steve: Thanks for the reply. I assume the polishing worked out well for your gun?

Steve P · « **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2006, 03:34:45 PM »

Several of them. Most notably, a S&W model 19. When you hit the extractor rod, they come out easy, even with stout loads. My Blackhawks do well, however I would not say the brass just falls free. But, I am not using light cowboy loads either.

Steve