Upgrading my 642 -questions
Got a small bonus at work and I've decided to upgrade my reloading set up a little bit and tune up my 642. I have some 405 Crimson Trace grips headed my way. I'm also thinking about adding the Apex Duty spring kit. Between the Performance Center action job on it plus the practice and dry firing I've done with it I think I'm gonna pass on trying any stoning or other more involved action work. What I'd like opinions on is the extended firing pin that comes with some of the Apex kits. Is it necessary or just a peace of mind issue? Also, I've read of some people using Kroil penetrating oil to slick up the insides. Do J frames typically need that level of stripping down, is that even a recommended step? Like I've read around here, is the juice worth the squeeze? If the Kroil is really that good I'd be ahead to go ahead and get some and have to use on my other revolvers.
P. S I know the proper way to remove the side plate and I have the right size and kind of screwdrivers to not jack anything up on that part of the job. That said, is the "pickle fork" screwdriver I've read about using to remove the rebound spring worth it as well?
P.P.S. Can someone shoot me the link for the stainless brush that I've read about for cleaning the cylinders. Also speaking of cleaning, is the lead away cloth still recommended for cleaning the carbon off the end of the cylinder? I've got a new box of wadcutters headed to my reloading bench and I'm gonna get some guns dirty.
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