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·Hello Group,
I just bought my first Hi-Point pistol today a JCP 40 S&W. I did not even think to inspect the barrel in the store while I was there as I did not figure there could be any kind of problem.
I got home with it and as my usual practice with any firearm new or used. I do a complete oiling on them and do a complete inspection before heading out for the rifle range and some target practice.
I got the slide and other external parts oiled and got out my gun cleaning kit to run an oily rag down the barrel. The rag came through the barrel covered with some kind of residue. A dark black residue. I got out the solvent and brass wire brush and have spent 2 complete hours trying to get this residue out of the barrel. I have gotten about 95% or so out. There is still some of this residue remaing in the groves and on the flat surface of the barrel and no matter what I do this residue remains in place.
I am taking the gun back to the store in the morning to see about a replacement that will be inspected more closely while in the store. If they do not replace, I will call the manufacturer on Monday afternoon and failing that I am wondering what this residue could be and the best way to clean it out of the barrel?
I do not want to shoot it like it is and risk the chance of it exploding on me.
Thanks for the help, Bill Henderson
I just bought my first Hi-Point pistol today a JCP 40 S&W. I did not even think to inspect the barrel in the store while I was there as I did not figure there could be any kind of problem.
I got home with it and as my usual practice with any firearm new or used. I do a complete oiling on them and do a complete inspection before heading out for the rifle range and some target practice.
I got the slide and other external parts oiled and got out my gun cleaning kit to run an oily rag down the barrel. The rag came through the barrel covered with some kind of residue. A dark black residue. I got out the solvent and brass wire brush and have spent 2 complete hours trying to get this residue out of the barrel. I have gotten about 95% or so out. There is still some of this residue remaing in the groves and on the flat surface of the barrel and no matter what I do this residue remains in place.
I am taking the gun back to the store in the morning to see about a replacement that will be inspected more closely while in the store. If they do not replace, I will call the manufacturer on Monday afternoon and failing that I am wondering what this residue could be and the best way to clean it out of the barrel?
I do not want to shoot it like it is and risk the chance of it exploding on me.
Thanks for the help, Bill Henderson