Smith Wesson MP 22 Barrel Problem

[JamesonLP]

Hey guys I am a new to this and was wondering if I can get some help, when I cleaned my S&W I noticed that the tip of the barrel had rugged tare marks on the sides. I have no idea how they got there, is this normal for this gun after firing a good amount of rounds ?


Here is a picture i uploaded...

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[zuke]

22's ,after a lotta round's do get a bit of a build up at the muzzle, not to mention the action area.

 

[mmattockx]

No pic?


Mark

 

[cableguy]

No pic...better double check the link.

 

[JamesonLP]

You can see the pic you just have to right click it and open in new tab... sorry im new to the forum..

 

[jackrabbit000]

Doesn't work. You have to upload the pic to Photobucket. Then post the IMG code here. I'm guessing it's just leading in the barrel.

 

[Revlover]

Tare marks?

No idea...

 

[JamesonLP]

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Does this work ? I tried photobutcket

 

[JamesonLP]

Ya see if you look on the edge of the barrel you can see marks,scratches is this common for 22 ?

 

[Revlover]

It is lead and carbon residue.

Should wipe away with a rag and some cleaning solvent.

Just be glad it's not a stainless revolver....

 

[jackrabbit000]

It is lead and carbon residue.

Should wipe away with a rag and some cleaning solvent.

Just be glad it's not a stainless revolver....

it just needs a good cleaning. What type of ammo are you using? Remington Thunderbolt? They something that is copper plated.

 

[smiley1]

Mine gets dirty there also. I just clean it with brake clean and a tooth brush.

 

[JamesonLP]

A bulk Ammo Remington

 

[JamesonLP]

Nah man Its deff not dirt it looks and feels like the metal has been chipped, here I highlighted where the marks are. like im sorry for being so paranoid but I just wanna know if this is normal so i can try to fix whats causing it.. Maybe cheap ammo ? If you guys want I can try to get a better quality shot.

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[Revlover]

It is lead build up, so yes it is a type of metal.

The bullet doesn't contact the area where the build up is, it is hot lead gasses that deposit there, and will become very hard.

Use a copper scouring pad for quick and easy cleaning. Just make sure it is pure copper, and not plated steel, as steel will remove the finish and scratch up the barrel.

You can use a magnet to make sure it's copper, as a magnet won't stick.

 

[MTLGUN]

Don't worry about it and definitely don't try to fix it. The muzzle can get quite hot and powder and lead residue can bake on . The barrel cone has a crown on it so there wont be any effect to accuracy or reliability.

Just clean it like normal and don't worry about tiny scratches or blemishes. It's a gun not a fancy paper weight so have fun with it.

 

[JamesonLP]

Wow no way eh !! thanks, I guess you learn something new every day.

Thanks allot for the information.

 

[jackrabbit000]

A bulk Ammo Remington

Quit using Remington bulk ammo. It's the worst crap you can buy for barrel leading.

 

[JamesonLP]

Ok thanks for the heads up im buying copper for now on..

 

[Found]

The copper washed 22 will do the same thing, you can scratch the copper off with your finger nail. If you ask me it’s just a gimmick and I never found a brand that shot well in anything I have.