S&W 357 reloads not fitting in chamber in one gun but ??

[graydog]

Okay ..so your gun can't shoot 38 spl ?

I think he meant he does not shoot 38 special because he does not want to take the chance of carbon problems.

Graydog

 

[Brianma65]

Okay ..so your gun can't shoot 38 spl ?

Yes it can, but I don't shoot it So it's hard for me to compare. But both his and my ammo fit my gun but not his.

 

[silverfoxdj]

Using the same manufacture ammo in both guns may tell a story but if one gun can't load it then that's out the window..

 

[Craig0ry]

Put a copper bore brush in the end of a cordless drill and start cleaning each cylinder, Makes for short work.

 

[Balance]

New S&W.... It wouldn't surprise me if the cylinders chambers were machined wrong.

 

[Brianma65]

Nope it's not happening in the new one.

 

[roadwarrior]

New S&W.... It wouldn't surprise me if the cylinders chambers were machined wrong.

Your naughty.

 

[Cocked&Locked]

looks and sounds like a very heavy build up from a lot of (probably light loaded) 38 spl. I've used the brush chucked in a drill trick as a last resort and it works. You may have lead build up as well. A bronze scraper can be your friend here if you have access to any small pieces. The coiled stainless brushes (rolled instead of straight bristles ) are good in the drill and less erosive as the sharp tips don't drag on the chamber. Maybe pull the cylinder off the crane and soak it overnight in a good solvent

 

[oops]

Just a heads up on carbon cleaning on pistols.I use GM penetrating fluid or foaming top end cleaner.It is very effective,but be care ful,it is not happy with wood nor plastic.