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Since the problem got better after a cleaning, I'd say there is still some fouling in there.
The problem is that regular brushes wear quickly, and won't scrub the chambers properly.
Order a BRASS chamber cleaning brush from Brownell's. These come in stainless also, but DON'T get one, as they are very hard on the chamber, and are for use on badly fouled guns. If you can't wait, get a .40 cal brass brush, until you can get the chamber brush. The difference in chamber and bore brushes, is that chamber brushes are over sized, and much stiffer.
Give the chambers a good scrubbing with the chamber brush by pushing it into the chamber, and twisting it as you push it all the way through. This twist and push method will remove whatever is in there. I'm betting the problem will disappear entirely.
If your gun is worn, Colt will replate it.
Unless accuracy is poor, there is no reason to replace the barrel. Unless your going to shoot many, many thousands of rounds, it is unlikely you will wear it out.
[This message has been edited by dfariswheel (edited 03-26-2002).]
The problem is that regular brushes wear quickly, and won't scrub the chambers properly.
Order a BRASS chamber cleaning brush from Brownell's. These come in stainless also, but DON'T get one, as they are very hard on the chamber, and are for use on badly fouled guns. If you can't wait, get a .40 cal brass brush, until you can get the chamber brush. The difference in chamber and bore brushes, is that chamber brushes are over sized, and much stiffer.
Give the chambers a good scrubbing with the chamber brush by pushing it into the chamber, and twisting it as you push it all the way through. This twist and push method will remove whatever is in there. I'm betting the problem will disappear entirely.
If your gun is worn, Colt will replate it.
Unless accuracy is poor, there is no reason to replace the barrel. Unless your going to shoot many, many thousands of rounds, it is unlikely you will wear it out.
[This message has been edited by dfariswheel (edited 03-26-2002).]