I recently picked up a model 586 no dash and it is my only revolver that is blued. Since I am used to cleaning stainless revolvers I never think of whether the solvent I use could ruin the finish. For those with more experience in this area, is Hoppes number nine and the like too strong or is it okay to use on blued guns.
#9 is absolutely fine..and it was invented back in the day when there were pretty much just blued finishes available.
^^^^^^^ What he said!!!! good ol #9 plus keep it oiled against rust.
Just don't use a product designed to remove rust. Blue is basically a form of controlled rust. Hoppe's #9 will do fine to clean your fine blue gun without damage to it's finish.
If you want more protection for the gun consider waxing with a high grade non-abrasive product. That's an old trick to protect a blue gun from the elements as well as make it easier to keep clean. Go look on the S&W Forum for specific name brands.
You are correct to consider cleaners when dealing with an unfamiliar gun finish. Nickel finish has its own set of do's and don'ts.
If you want more protection for the gun consider waxing with a high grade non-abrasive product. That's an old trick to protect a blue gun from the elements as well as make it easier to keep clean. Go look on the S&W Forum for specific name brands.
You are correct to consider cleaners when dealing with an unfamiliar gun finish. Nickel finish has its own set of do's and don'ts.
I like the wax idea. I'll be looking into that.
Ballistol and nothing else
This and occasionally bore butter.
I like G96.
It smells to me like it belongs on a firearm.
Bethel Shamburg turned me on to it about 30 years ago.
It smells to me like it belongs on a firearm.
Bethel Shamburg turned me on to it about 30 years ago.
+1 on the #9.
x2 here.
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