Streaks in the Barrel - copper? wear?

mikebalt · Nov 23, 2014

Less than 300 rounds through my pistol but I noticed yellowish streaks -
not sure if this is copper or normal wear - pretty sure it is not rust.

See the pictures what do you think?

ken792 · Nov 23, 2014

Copper fouling, and perfectly normal.

Alea Jacta Est · Nov 23, 2014

Skidmarks baby... Start shooting the good shit.

Threeband · Nov 23, 2014

Try Wipe Out.

clandestine said:
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Minuteman · Dec 26, 2014

ken792 said:
Copper fouling, and perfectly normal.

Yep. Perfectly normal, I wouldn't do anything. When you clean it just run a brass or nylon brush with some CLP or oil through the barrel. Clandestine recommends "wipeout" if you really want to clean your barrel; but I doubt you'll see any difference in accuracy.

All modern guns will work well for tens of hundreds of rounds just fine with little more than a scrub of the chamber/ramp and wipe down with CLP now and then. Don't baby your tools, just don't let it rust.

ezracer · Dec 26, 2014

Minuteman said:
Yep. Perfectly normal, I wouldn't do anything. When you clean it just run a brass or nylon brush with some CLP or oil through the barrel. Clandestine recommends "wipeout" if you really want to clean your barrel; but I doubt you'll see any difference in accuracy.

All modern guns will work well for tens of hundreds of rounds just fine with little more than a scrub of the chamber/ramp and wipe down with CLP now and then. Don't baby your tools, just don't let it rust.

^^^^^

It's Copper!! If you REALLY want to clean it out use "Wipe Out" as suggested previously. Otherwise, use a boresnake periodically and then every 500 rnds use the Wipe Out followed with a VERY "Light" application of Kroil for corrosion prevention.

BigDaddy · Dec 26, 2014

Stay away from the the real strong ammonia agents like Sweets. They can and will damage the barrel

ziptiespec · Dec 27, 2014

Hey Mike!

I met you at Tyler's when you were picking up your baby. As everyone has said, those streaks aren't an issue and can easily be cleaned up. The real question is, how's she shoot?

python · Dec 28, 2014

Nnztg8r said:
Skidmarks baby... Start shooting the good shit.

Good or bad, it can all make skid marks. BTW, there are lots of products to reduce or remove copper fouling. I have found Blue Wonder to work really well.

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