Colt New Agent, what is happening?

[Drucker]

Hello,

I am wondering if anyone could tell me what I am seeing here and what/if anything needs to be done.
This image is of a Colt New Agent in 9mm. It has 147 rounds through it of Speer 115gr.
When purchased I cleaned it and lubed it. Using TWB-25 as the grease portion.



When taking it apart to clean it after the last range trip this is what I see,



There were no malfunctions at all when firing and groups were good after getting the feel of the sights. But I am really concerned with what I see and can feel in the areas in the circle.
All Magazines used are original factory colt.
Any ideas or opinions welcome.

TIA

[ray1970]

No picture here. Try again?

[SideShow Bob]

Give Bert with BP Tactical a PM (his contact information is in the industry partners section) he can figure it out. That does not look normal or very good.....

[Drucker]

Thanks, Good idea.

[BPTactical]

Agreed, not normal at all. Typically the slide is hard enough in there that only a hardened tool such as a file or chisel would ding it that deeply.
I would say a factory defect, we can clean it up so don't despair.