OT: What is "Galling?"

John Sabato · 04-29-2002, 12:54 PM

residue. SS will not remain bright in use. The galling I have seen is more like deep scratches from movement of one part against another... I would describe it like the kind of scratches you would get if you put sand in the action and worked it a few times...

I don't think what you have described is anything to worry about. If the Breakfree product is recommended for SS guns, then by all means use it. Try my formula if you are not satisfied with the storebought stuff...

-John

-John

04-29-2002, 12:54 PM	#6
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	The dark color is probably just ground in powder residue. SS will not remain bright in use. The galling I have seen is more like deep scratches from movement of one part against another... I would describe it like the kind of scratches you would get if you put sand in the action and worked it a few times... I don't think what you have described is anything to worry about. If the Breakfree product is recommended for SS guns, then by all means use it. Try my formula if you are not satisfied with the storebought stuff... -John -John

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