BreakFree Powder Blast into firing pin channel

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vboy36

Discussion Starter · Mar 4, 2018

I just sprayed BreakFree Powder Blast into my firing pin channel without removing the firing pin so the plastic housing got sprayed...I think that may be a problem. Going to take it to the range tomorrow and see if it will still shoot.

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GhostHorse

· #2 · Mar 4, 2018

These days, cleaners are carefully formulated to not harm plastic parts. Why would you have a problem? What am I missing?

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vboy36

Discussion Starter · #3 · Mar 4, 2018 (Edited)

It says on the can not to use on plastic parts...but ...oh well...I am hoping it wont harm it either.

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Aberdog1

· #4 · Mar 4, 2018

vboy36 said:
It says on the can not to use on plastic parts...but ...oh well...I am hoping it wont harm it either.

Did you read the instructions on the can before or after you sprayed the firing pin channel...

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Greg1835

· #5 · Mar 4, 2018

vboy36 said:
It says on the can not to use on plastic parts...but ...oh well...I am hoping it wont harm it either.

In that Case, I'd pull it apart and clean that stuff out. I'm sure it won't dissolve anything on contact, but it may soften some plastics after prolonged exposure.

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RoseBud68

· #6 · Mar 4, 2018

Aberdog1 said:
Did you read the instructions on the can before or after you sprayed the firing pin channel...

I'm guess after.....

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vboy36

Discussion Starter · #7 · Mar 4, 2018

Ok. I talked to the range guy today and he said that the plastic they refer to is not solvent resistant....he says the firing pin housing is very likely solvent resistant. Gun shot real well. I am going to learn how to remove the firing pin from the gun and not use the Powder Blast directly on the housing, solvent resistant or not.

Thanks All!

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vboy36

Discussion Starter · #8 · Mar 4, 2018

I would like to say I read the instructions after.......but (-:

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PT99AF

· #9 · Mar 4, 2018

I would suggest taking it apart next time. Very simple process and by having it apart you will insure a thorough cleaning of the channel.

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darbo

· #10 · Mar 4, 2018

vboy36 said:
Ok. I talked to the range guy today and he said that the plastic they refer to is not solvent resistant....he says the firing pin housing is very likely solvent resistant. Gun shot real well. I am going to learn how to remove the firing pin from the gun and not use the Powder Blast directly on the housing, solvent resistant or not.

Thanks All!

A couple of videos that show how:

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MOONDAWG

· #11 · Mar 5, 2018

At least you didn't do like one of my rookies...put it in the "dish washer":loco:

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vboy36

Discussion Starter · #12 · Mar 6, 2018 (Edited)

Darbo, THANKS!!!!! FOR THE VIDEOS!!!!!! So easy. Removed the pin, cleaned out the chamber without using any chemicals. It looks pretty clean anyway. I think my firing pin issue was the ammo not the gun. Thank you for those videos. Excellent

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