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    Cleaning STI TiN Compensated Barrel

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    On 4/15/2019 at 7:37 AM, zzt said:

    I sprayed some stuff into the comp that was supposed to prevent fouling.  I ended up with a gooey mess, but it did clean out.  

     

    I shoot JHPs over Major Pistol powder.  It burns super clean.  There is some carbon after a match, but it does not build up.  Even after a couple thousand round the thickness is the same.  I can see the machining marks through the carbon.  It will wipe out, right down to bare steel.

     

    Can you tell me what the product is that you spray to keep the stuff wiping out? Thanks

    Cleaning STI TiN Compensated Barrel

    in Open Pistols

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    6 hours ago, Descartian said:

    You might be getting a little anal about keeping the comp looking like new. As long as the chambers do not have significant build up you’ll be fine. 

     

    That said youd you’d have to do a lot to hurt that TiN finish do clean away. I’ll let others that are more experienced chime in but have you considered a heated ultrasonic cleaner?  

    I was waiting for comments about how nuts I'm being and I know that is more than a little. I just figured there may be some way to keep it clean if I start early.

    Cleaning STI TiN Compensated Barrel

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    7 hours ago, taxil343 said:

    Using an oil like Militec, that actually penetrates the surface of the metal, is the only way this might be possible.  When I was brand new to open I used to wipe the chambers of comps with and oiled q-tip before shooting.  This helps but carbon fouling is inevitable.  If you shoot jacketed bullets (not FMJ) the comp will stay cleaner.  I have guns with over 25k on them that you can still see the tooling marks in the bottom of the comp chambers.  They do however have a thin coating of carbon on them so the titanium color has been replaced with a dull gray/black. 

    Thank you. 

    Cleaning STI TiN Compensated Barrel

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    Really could use some definitive help here. Crazy, I know, but have spent more time reading posts and trying to clean than shooting.

     

    I really want to keep the inside of these chambers like new. Was thinking they would clean like the rest of the barrel but no way. Even after less than a mag they are not spraying or wiping clean.

    Really would appreciate the ideal method for cleaning after each shoot and having it look new.

    Any possibility someone keeps one clean without damaging the outside finish?

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    STI Gen2 2011 grips,available?

    in 1911-style Pistols

    Posted · Edited by mikbay

    So I'm confused here. The new Staccatos are being shipped with the old style stippled grip. I saw posts elsewhere that this is a $200 upgrade which doesn't make sense unless the new Gen II grip was less expensive.

     

    There are guns out there with the new style so I'm guessing they are available. Was there bad feedback on these? Is STI going to send you a new Gen II to replace your Costa/Tree Bark without charge?

     

    Thanks folks and sorry if this is confusing. I'm trying to understand what is occurring. I thought the Gen II grips would be different from my current ones and I wanted them. Mistake?

    What's STI doing here?

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