boo 6 Posted March 15, 2015 I recently picked up a cheap revolver from online and I noticed what appears to be some flaking of the metal on the frame near the forcing cone. I didn't pay a whole lot so I wasn't expecting master craftsmanship, but I'm wondering if it makes the gun unsafe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted March 15, 2015 that looks like lead build up to me, Clean it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9X19 125 Posted March 15, 2015 Who is the manufacturer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted March 15, 2015 I agree with Alec, but as 9X19 said - we need more info - manufacturer, caliber, maybe a picture of the whole gun - before any opinion is rendered - and even that opinion is only worth what you paid for it. Adios, Pizza Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boo 6 Posted March 15, 2015 Thanks all for your input. Sorry about the poor lighting, it's an Arminius Titan Tiger in .38 spl. I was just looking for something cheap to burn a permit on and something about this intrigued me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siderman 1,134 Posted March 15, 2015 is it me or is that flame cut kind of set back too far? lot of end shake in that cylinder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boo 6 Posted March 16, 2015 I don't really have enough experience to know what constitutes "a lot", but my only other point of reference is a 686, and the cylinder of this gun has noticeably more play compared to my. 686 ( which practically doesn't have any) Edit: just googled flame cut. Learn something new every day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtonian 453 Posted March 16, 2015 Looks like leading but the photo wasn't too clear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted March 16, 2015 I wouldn't shoot it, but then, I'm a snob. A snob with all ten fingers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtonian 453 Posted March 16, 2015 I wouldn't shoot it, but then, I'm a snob. A snob with all ten fingers. I don't see how that kind of lead buildup could be dangerous. It's outside the barrel. I had serious leading problems with my S&W 617 after shooting half a box of Thunderbolts. Couldn't hit the broad side of a barn but I don't believe I was ever in any danger. Scrubbed the lead out and sold the ammo to a local shop and that was the end. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRIZ 3,365 Posted March 16, 2015 Arminius made a line of cheap guns. The frames on most of these (and yours appears to be) cast zinc. There are some guns with zinc frames that work okay but these are usually in 22 or 25 acp. I wouldnt think of buying one in 38 much less shooting one. I would only use that gun as a paperweight. I hope you didnt pay too much for it. If you want an inexpensive revolver look for an Iver Johnson, High Standard or Harrington & Richardson. There are some others. None of them is a Smith, Ruger, or Colt but you can shoot them without fear of exploding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted March 16, 2015 I don't see how that kind of lead buildup could be dangerous. It's outside the barrel. I had serious leading problems with my S&W 617 after shooting half a box of Thunderbolts. Couldn't hit the broad side of a barn but I don't believe I was ever in any danger. Scrubbed the lead out and sold the ammo to a local shop and that was the end. I wasn't worried about the lead - GRIZ hit my concern. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted March 16, 2015 That's what we call a " Saturday night special " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites