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**44 AMP** · April 13, 2024, 12:38 PM

Fine advice, though I would raise two points...

Often a beginner will have no idea what is, and isn't "excessive".

At metal to metal contact points, the finish (blue, or whatever) will get worn off. A degree of this is normal and not excessive.

My other point is, that most people who aren't well versed in the terminology think of the "slide channel" as being where the slide fits over (or inside, depending on design) of the frame rails.

Field strip, clean, and properly relubricate is also sound advice for any used (but new to me) gun. This gives you a "clean slate" starting point for evaluating how the gun performs.

April 13, 2024, 12:38 PM	#8
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,921	Fine advice, though I would raise two points... Often a beginner will have no idea what is, and isn't "excessive". At metal to metal contact points, the finish (blue, or whatever) will get worn off. A degree of this is normal and not excessive. My other point is, that most people who aren't well versed in the terminology think of the "slide channel" as being where the slide fits over (or inside, depending on design) of the frame rails. Field strip, clean, and properly relubricate is also sound advice for any used (but new to me) gun. This gives you a "clean slate" starting point for evaluating how the gun performs. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.