Speedwagon Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 I'm new to revolvers and ICORE. I have a S&W 929 I'm using to shoot in ICORE matches. I loaded some ammo, 147 grain Berrys with Titegroup powder. I have a lot of Titegroup and use it in my semi autos for IDPA and USPSA so just continued using it for my 929 loads for ICORE. I cleaned my 929 this morning, it didn't have more than 200 rounds through it and it was super dirty with carbon buildup. I have some Shooters World Clean Shot I can try but was wondering what others use or if anyone has some insight on what I can do to keep this gun from getting so dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 I use sport pistol. To me it is very clean. What residue you have will wipe off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 I found titegroup to be filthy in my revo. Now I use Clays or 231. MUCH CLEANER Cleanshot is supposed to act like AA#2, but I've never used it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkheard Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 VV N320. And it keeps the cylinder cool, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatJones Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 I use Unique in my 627, the burnt charcoal residue wipes off pretty easily with a dry rag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revoman Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 I second VV N320 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwagon Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 Geez folks...all great info! I'm going to look at all of these and will probably start with what's available. Please keep the suggestions coming...thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtYankee Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Sport Pistol is a fairly clean powder. I've used it for mild load for plates in 38 Spl. and in 10mm for ICORE, in both cases there is a little soot on the cases, but the barrel is clean. If you want a really clean powder use Hodgdon Clays. Hodgdon doesn't list it for use with 9mm and 147 gr. bullets, it is a touchy powder and a little goes a long way. Alliant Clay Dot is reported to be very similar to the point that identical components give the same velocity, but I have no idea about pressure. Alliant does not provide pistol data for Clay Dot, so, if you want, experiment with that carfully, .01 gr. more with these powders makes a difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radny97 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Sport Pistol, n320, Ramshot Competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMM50 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Clays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmanCdp Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Win 231 or AutoComp works good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWP Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 I don’t clean practice guns often enough. Nothing but titegroup and those guns see 50-70k between cleanings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 22 minutes ago, MWP said: I don’t clean practice guns often enough. Nothing but titegroup and those guns see 50-70k between cleanings. In a revolver? Mine slows down after 700 rounds with titegroup. It's filthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWP Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 23 minutes ago, ysrracer said: In a revolver? Mine slows down after 700 rounds with titegroup. It's filthy. Yes. 929s with plated and coated loads. Even after I clean a gun it gets 300-600 rounds the practice before a match to get it dirty and make sure it’s running properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbreath Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 2 hours ago, MWP said: Yes. 929s with plated and coated loads. Even after I clean a gun it gets 300-600 rounds the practice before a match to get it dirty and make sure it’s running properly. What do you run for chamber throats/bullet sizes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWP Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Fishbreath said: What do you run for chamber throats/bullet sizes? .356 plated and .358 coated. I’ve never touched a factory cylinder other than a chamfer. Most 929 barrels come off, get set in 1 turn and gap and cone recut. Edited November 22, 2021 by MWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbreath Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Interesting—I'm not altogether sure that I gained anything, doing the throat reaming on my Super GP. Maybe I'll leave it alone on gun #2, when I come by one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerMcFadden Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 20 hours ago, Speedwagon said: I have a S&W 929 … 147 grain Berrys Keep in mind that your bullets might be too small. Despite the “9mm” on the barrel many of us find better success with 357 or 358 projectiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRBerg Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Red Dot 125 gr bullet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwagon Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 This is interesting. I was thinking about using a 357 bullet with a cantilure and roll crimping. 3 hours ago, RangerMcFadden said: Keep in mind that your bullets might be too small. Despite the “9mm” on the barrel many of us find better success with 357 or 358 projectiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 My 929 barrel slugged at .357 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed F Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Most 929 barrels come off, get set in 1 turn and gap and cone recut. What is being gained by the extra turn? And what is the ballpark cost of having that done? Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revoman Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 (edited) I had a .356 barrel made for my open revolver and I shoot .358 coated, .357 plated and jacketed with no problem. All will stay in the X zone at 50yds on ICORE targets. S&W 627 Edited November 23, 2021 by revoman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWP Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 13 minutes ago, Ed F said: Most 929 barrels come off, get set in 1 turn and gap and cone recut. What is being gained by the extra turn? And what is the ballpark cost of having that done? Ed Factory cones are usually cut too deep or shallow. And it’s not uncommon for the gap to also be cut at an angle to the cylinder. It’s also common for the factory to turn the barrel on way too tight. Turning it back gives you a chance to start fresh. It goes hand in hand with recutting the crown and making sure the frame is close to straight. I’m not sure the cost, its a simple job to do if you have a friend with a lathe and spend the money for a frame wrench. It’s not all 929s. Of the 6 I have left with factory barrels, I only had to do it to 4 of them. I have one gun that the cylinder to barrel angle is completely unfixable. Poor thing lives a hard life of dryfire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed F Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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