Polishing the ramp on my barrel?

[jburns89]

Heard you can do with dremel tool and special attachments. What do I need as to polish and attachments for the dremel?? I think this will the problem I am having. As well as make the barrel look awesome.

 

[StuckinIndy]

I polish my feed ramps not just for feeding, but because it makes cleaning much easier too.

Here is a link to a polishing bit for dremel: 422 Felt Polishing Cone / Model: 422

And you will need this polishing compound: 421 Polishing Compound / Model: 421

I've never used this product, but I'm going to try it out (polishing bit with compound built in) : 520 Polishing Wheel / Model: 520

 

[AllenM]

Heard you can do with dremel tool and special attachments. What do I need as to polish and attachments for the dremel?? I think this will the problem I am having. As well as make the barrel look awesome.

What type of gun and problem?

 

[jburns89]

Ruger LCP jams. 2 times out of 6 rounds.

 

[AllenM]

Hmm how many rounds have been through it and is it still under a warrenty?

 

[AllenM]

Also have you tried differant types of ammo?

 

[jburns89]

Less than 35. At least 2 jams out of 6 in 2 of 4 Clips. Just purchases at 1500 yesterday NIB. Going to try and polish feed ramp to barrel and see if it solves problems. I have been reading different forums all night with several inquiries similar to mine and polishing the feed ramp seems to solve the problem.

 

[AllenM]

Certainly won't hurt anything

 

[jburns89]

Thanks for all the input! Every bit helps!

 

[r3126]

I know this isn't a KelTec, but the P3AT system can suffer from that problem. I know the systems are somewhat different but, you might read this "Fluff and Buff" article - I suspect that it might cure some of your problems.

KTOG.Org - TecWerks - CB3's Detailed Fluff & Buff (fluff and buff)- Kel-Tec Owners Group

I don't mean to insult you but these systems really react to any "limp wristing". Hold on firm. I speak from experience.

 

[fireball168]

Before you go crazy with the Dremel - Ruger takes a mighty poor stance on "modified" firearms returned for warranty.

Generally speaking, they end up replacing the offending "modified" part, be it trigger, etc. - but in the case of P series auto's, they were rejecting warranty on headspace concerns where the barrel had been throated/polished.

I'd approach this with caution, if you do decide to take the Dremel to it, be gentle and retest for operation often.

Have you tried a different brand of ammunition?

 

[Hoosier8]

I polished my feed ramps with Flitz which is a good polish used for aluminum aircraft, very fine. Since I don't have a dremel, I just used a piece of cloth and something round, like a pen. More elbow grease, but very controllable.

If it is under warranty, send it back first.

 

[Lock n Load]

I polished my feed ramps with Flitz which is a good polish used for aluminum aircraft, very fine. Since I don't have a dremel, I just used a piece of cloth and something round, like a pen. More elbow grease, but very controllable.

If it is under warranty, send it back first.

Good advice.... I am not much of a power tool to firearms fan myself. I polish feedramps with a scotchbrite pad, I have the red/ burgandy ones, a little flitz polish and it really doesnt take much effort. This solved some problems with a Kimber during their breakin period...

I actually do this once a year to all of my pistols during the annual safe cleaning. Thats my at least once a year scrubbing, total teardown and heavy oiling session. That way if the firearms arent shot they are at least cleaned and oiled annually....