Polishing a pistol
Hey guys, I bought a Norinco 213 from a friend for about a hundred bucks. I ordered some new wood grips for it because the old original grips were cracked. The finish on the slide is worn from years of use and I was wandering if I could possibly polish it as opposed to having it blued. I have never done this with a gun. Is there any special technique and what kind of clear coat to use. Any advise will be appreciated. Thanks
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Many years ago I bought a Lyman Colt replica revolver kit. I used cold blue on the barrel and frame. It turned out pretty good. it has turned a bit over the years and from a distance it looks almost original. BTW I finished the grips with a recipe from Dixie gun works using chewing tobacco. Eddie 0 -
The pros use polishing wheel(s) loaded with various grits of abrasive.
Given what you have in it and what its worth, I wouldn't be putting to much time/effort or money in it.
In the past the best and quickest way I found to refinish inexpensive handguns is to have them vapor blasted and dipped blued. You don't have to hassle with any kind of polishing. They come out looking really descent with a mat blue finish.0 -
How much (on average) does it cost to have them blued? I dont have a clue. 0 -
I charge about $150 to $175 and thats probably more than it's worth. 0 -
yeah Carroll you'd be correct lol I dont wanna spend much on it but if its something a guy could do on his own (not being a perfect professional result) I wouldn't mind tryin it myself. 0 -
You might try to give it a good polish and belgum blue it. The belgum blue is kinda pricie but a bottle goes a long way. All you'll need is a pot to boil some water in, clean water not tap. When you get the belgum blue in it'll give you all the direction you'll need. 0 -
I haven't used it, but alot of guys I know swear by Vans cold blue. They say its easy to use and looks the best of all the cold type products. They have a website. 0
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