cleaning recoil compensator on open class gun

Jeff22 · November 29, 2006, 05:06 AM

I borrowed a friend's compensated "open" class gun to try out.

I have always competed with my duty gun from work, but I have one lonley "open" classifier score in my USPSA file from a 1994 , so I decided I should shoot a special classifier match at a local club in January with an open class gun, just to get classified.

AND MY QUESTION IS: there is some lead build up in the compensator. I got all the carbon out with Slip 2000 Carbon Cutter. The compensator is currently soaking in a mixture of Shooter's Choice Lead Removal formula and Kroil penetrating oil. I'm hoping that will break the leading loose.

IF IT DOES NOT, does anybody have any suggestions on what to try next?

I did drop the barrel into the ultrasonic cleaner at work and cycle it about a dozen times, but it didn't seem to make much difference . . .

The gun works fine with a slightly fouled comp, it just offends my esthetic sensibilities . . .

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"Once your basic skills are developed, the next step in improving your performance is to test yourself in competition" -- Ernest Langdon

ryucasta · November 29, 2006, 10:04 AM

I would suggest posting the question here also...

http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showforum=32

eerw · November 29, 2006, 11:03 AM

I find if you shoot about 100 jacketed bullets ( no lead exposed ) you will blow out about 95% of the lead buildup..
otherwise I use a piece of brass rod ( softer than the steel, harder than the lead ) grind an angle on it and chisel the remaining out..

ryucasta · November 29, 2006, 12:54 PM

I'd have to agree with EERW try using hollow points or CMJ bullets FMJ's have lead exposed at the base.

HSMITH · November 30, 2006, 09:50 PM

Jeff, most use a burr on a dremel tool. It works fine, but I wouldn't do it to a gun I didn't own..........

Jeff22 · December 3, 2006, 01:03 AM

Soaking the comp in the mixture of Shooter's Choice Lead Removal Formula and Kroil actually worked pretty well, after soaking it for about three days. I had to use a dental pick to get some of the deposits out.

HSMITH · December 3, 2006, 10:03 PM

Now that you won't use it on someone elses gun

Half and half Hydrogen Peroxide and cider vinegar will pull the lead out ASAP, it literally eats it out. It CAN be hard on finishes, etch steel, etc if left too long and in general needs to be used very carefully but it works amazingly well.

November 29, 2006, 05:06 AM	#1
Jeff22 Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2004 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 715	cleaning recoil compensator on open class gun I borrowed a friend's compensated "open" class gun to try out. I have always competed with my duty gun from work, but I have one lonley "open" classifier score in my USPSA file from a 1994 , so I decided I should shoot a special classifier match at a local club in January with an open class gun, just to get classified. AND MY QUESTION IS: there is some lead build up in the compensator. I got all the carbon out with Slip 2000 Carbon Cutter. The compensator is currently soaking in a mixture of Shooter's Choice Lead Removal formula and Kroil penetrating oil. I'm hoping that will break the leading loose. IF IT DOES NOT, does anybody have any suggestions on what to try next? I did drop the barrel into the ultrasonic cleaner at work and cycle it about a dozen times, but it didn't seem to make much difference . . . The gun works fine with a slightly fouled comp, it just offends my esthetic sensibilities . . . _________________ "Once your basic skills are developed, the next step in improving your performance is to test yourself in competition" -- Ernest Langdon __________________ You can only learn from experience if you pay attention!

November 29, 2006, 10:04 AM	#2
ryucasta Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 431	I would suggest posting the question here also... http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showforum=32 __________________ Cheers, Raul Scarface/Tony Montana Says: Send me here. Send me there. This. That. Nothing you can do to me Harry, Castro didn’t do --- nothing...

November 29, 2006, 12:54 PM	#4
ryucasta Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 431	I'd have to agree with EERW try using hollow points or CMJ bullets FMJ's have lead exposed at the base. __________________ Cheers, Raul Scarface/Tony Montana Says: Send me here. Send me there. This. That. Nothing you can do to me Harry, Castro didn’t do --- nothing...

December 3, 2006, 01:03 AM	#6
Jeff22 Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2004 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 715	cleaning a recoil compensator Soaking the comp in the mixture of Shooter's Choice Lead Removal Formula and Kroil actually worked pretty well, after soaking it for about three days. I had to use a dental pick to get some of the deposits out. __________________ You can only learn from experience if you pay attention!

November 29, 2006, 11:03 AM	#3
eerw Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2001 Posts: 395	I find if you shoot about 100 jacketed bullets ( no lead exposed ) you will blow out about 95% of the lead buildup.. otherwise I use a piece of brass rod ( softer than the steel, harder than the lead ) grind an angle on it and chisel the remaining out..

November 30, 2006, 09:50 PM	#5
HSMITH Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2002 Posts: 2,019	Jeff, most use a burr on a dremel tool. It works fine, but I wouldn't do it to a gun I didn't own..........

December 3, 2006, 10:03 PM	#7
HSMITH Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2002 Posts: 2,019	Now that you won't use it on someone elses gun Half and half Hydrogen Peroxide and cider vinegar will pull the lead out ASAP, it literally eats it out. It CAN be hard on finishes, etch steel, etc if left too long and in general needs to be used very carefully but it works amazingly well.