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July 31, 2001, 10:45 PM | #1 |
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S&W 649 .357 forcing cone question
I put this question in the revolver forum, but maybe I should have placed it here. Thanks.
I've got a 649 stainless steel bodyguard .357 mag that I've had for a few years. It only has around 200 rounds of fed .357 125 jhp and 100 rounds of .38 130 fmj through it. Today, I was detail cleaning it and I noticed that on the left hand side of the forcing cone a small lip has formed. It is only on the left hand side and forms a half moon lip that you can feel with your fingernail. The right hand side of the cone looks new and forms a crisp 90 degree angle. There are no cracks or other indications of wear and the gun shoots fine. Should I worry about this slight peening? Has anyone else noticed this? Thanks |
July 31, 2001, 10:56 PM | #2 |
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Are you sure that is peening and not lead n copper buildup ?
It does sound like it is out of time. Sam |
July 31, 2001, 11:19 PM | #3 |
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Yes, It's peening of the stainless steel. If it were lead or copper, I would have been able to scrape it off. It looks like I may have to return it to S&W if its out of time like you suggest. Thanks for the help.
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August 1, 2001, 08:46 AM | #4 |
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u2glock......photo document and keep log of all correspondance.
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