Barrel buffing

Reesy · April 9, 2018, 05:30 PM

How do you take off rub marks on a handgun barrel?

lamarw · April 9, 2018, 05:46 PM

Assuming you are referring to exterior of the barrel. It will depend upon the finish and how bad the rub marks. Are you asking about blued, stainless, nickel or some other type of finish? If it is a semi-auto pistol, a light preventive coating of grease helps prevent rub marks due to the slide in many cases.

How about a picture of your issue?

kozak6 · April 12, 2018, 06:06 AM

It's probably normal wear and tear. You probably shouldn't worry about it, although pictures would be good.

**Aguila Blanca** · April 12, 2018, 10:15 AM

Crocus cloth

cw308 · April 12, 2018, 12:37 PM

I polish the outside of my SS barrel & hood , only for looks , I use mother's Billet Polish by hand , does a nice job . Part of my cleaning system , followed by Ballistol .

Cheapshooter · April 12, 2018, 06:33 PM

First answer, Don't!
Now, that could change depending on what metal you are talking about, and what you mean by "rub marks"

April 9, 2018, 05:30 PM	#1
Reesy Junior Member Join Date: January 25, 2018 Posts: 2	Barrel buffing How do you take off rub marks on a handgun barrel?

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Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	First answer, Don't! Now, that could change depending on what metal you are talking about, and what you mean by "rub marks" __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

April 9, 2018, 05:46 PM	#2
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	Assuming you are referring to exterior of the barrel. It will depend upon the finish and how bad the rub marks. Are you asking about blued, stainless, nickel or some other type of finish? If it is a semi-auto pistol, a light preventive coating of grease helps prevent rub marks due to the slide in many cases. How about a picture of your issue?

April 12, 2018, 06:06 AM	#3
kozak6 Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 3,113	It's probably normal wear and tear. You probably shouldn't worry about it, although pictures would be good.

April 12, 2018, 10:15 AM	#4
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,476	Crocus cloth

April 12, 2018, 12:37 PM	#5
cw308 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2010 Location: Plainview , Long Island NY Posts: 3,863	I polish the outside of my SS barrel & hood , only for looks , I use mother's Billet Polish by hand , does a nice job . Part of my cleaning system , followed by Ballistol .