340PD cleaning question

Bob Wolff · Post by **Bob Wolff** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 7:32 pm

Revolver has a Scandium Alloy (black) frame, Titanium cylindar and Stainless Steel barrel.

Any cleaning solutions I should avoid...any reccomendations?

Thanks
Bob

HighVelocity · Post by **HighVelocity** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 8:09 pm

Just say NO to GunScrubber. It's way too powerful for that finish. Remove the grips, use a little bit of Hoppe's #9 on a patch, not soaked, just enough to get the bore and chambers wet. Scrub it out with a brass bore brush and follow with dry cotton patches.
When the patches stop picking up grime, put a few drops of your favorite gun oil on a patch and lube the bore and chambers.
One drop on each side of the hammer (down inside the frame) and wipe the gun off with a lint free cloth.

Your guns finish will thank you.

HankB · Post by **HankB** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:37 am

I have a 340SC, and in response to my emailed question, S&W wrote me that they recommend "Nevr-Dull" for cleaning the 340SC, and ordinary gun cleaning solvents for cleaning the bore and chambers. I would NOT get too aggressive with cleaning the cylinder, as the titanium has a coating which won't respond well to things like JB Bore Paste.

"Nevr-Dull" is available in the automotive section of Wal-Mart - comes in a silver can with black lettering - and as far as I can tell, is essentially cotton batting soaked with some mineral spirits.