[QUOTE=SemperFuzz;135917202]My 4506 i bought new in 1990, sent it to Robar for NP3 carried it for 10 years or so then went the plastic route and recently just switched back to my 4506. After a complete re-spring job, a new trigger since original had some hairline cracks, and 5 new mags, XS Big Dot sights. planning on carrying until i retire.
Stainless has held up very well especially with the Robar NP3 finish.
Just added a CS-45 that just arrived from Birdsongs with the Green-T Finish.
Would you recommend the NP3 finish? I was curious how that works/looks applied over the bead blasted original finishes.
Do they smooth out the finish or does it end up looking pretty much like the original with a different tone?
I am contemplating the Factory refinish as well, but was curious about how the 3rd gen Smith takes the finish.
Thanks for the pics and any input.
