Removing fouling from forcing cone area on revolver

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  • NyleRN

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    I've got this GP100 now and finally ran 4 or 5 cylinders of 38 spec Remington UMC copper jacket fmj through it. I'm a bit anal when it comes to a clean firearm. Anyone have good technique and solvent to help get the carbon fouling off of that terribly hard area around the top of the forcing cone?
     

    9mmfan

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    If your GP100 is stainless then I recommend one of these along with a small flat screwdriver to work it into those very small spots around the forcing cone. If yours is blued then do not get one of these near your revolver (it'll take the bluing off).

    MidwayUSA Rust Lead Remover Gun Cleaning Cloth

    This for sure. I keep a lead away cloth for just that purpose. Also cleans up the cylinder ends nicely.
     

    Hopper

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    I've also found the "Lead Free Gun Cloths" work great for the forcing cone, and the nasty side of the cylinder.

    It will take a finish off, so these are a no-no for blued guns, or even bead-blasted finishes. But on the parts of your stainless GP100 you want to clean off, especially the forcing cone area, it'll do the trick. I often use a small Hoppe's cleaning pick to get the cloth into the tight spaces, especially over the top side of the cone.
     

    BE Mike

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    Let it soak for a couple of days in Kroil and then a Lewis lead remover should get the job done. If there is still a little copper fouling present, then some JB Bore Paste will help.
     

    prescut

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    Use a pipe cleaner with your favorite solvent. It's thin enough to get in there, and tough enough to drag it back and forth. Toothbrush to finish up.
    Prescut
     

    sgreen3

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    If your GP100 is stainless then I recommend one of these along with a small flat screwdriver to work it into those very small spots around the forcing cone. If yours is blued then do not get one of these near your revolver (it'll take the bluing off).

    MidwayUSA Rust Lead Remover Gun Cleaning Cloth

    Yup I agree also, I have one that I used on my GP100 when I had it.
     
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