S&W and solvent warning

Noban · September 17, 2001, 10:28 AM

Why does S&W advise against using ammoniated solvents in its handguns? Is this just a CYA, or does S&W use "mystery metal"?

Noban

RWK · September 17, 2001, 02:05 PM

Only reason I can imagine is nickel alloy plating that -- if chipped or scared through to the base metal (frequently copper) -- are destabilized when ammonia-based solvents are applied.

kurt IA. · September 17, 2001, 08:38 PM

A lot of the custom barrel makers also say the same thing. They say it atackes the steel after prolong use, and causes piting.

September 17, 2001, 10:28 AM	#1
Noban Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 1999 Posts: 662	S&W and solvent warning Why does S&W advise against using ammoniated solvents in its handguns? Is this just a CYA, or does S&W use "mystery metal"? Noban

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September 17, 2001, 08:38 PM	#3
kurt IA. Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 141	A lot of the custom barrel makers also say the same thing. They say it atackes the steel after prolong use, and causes piting.