I just got a brand new s&w 500 and I'd like to get it polished to get rid of the dull factory finish in it, I've seen some have done it by them self or it really as simple and rubbing it with a cloth and polish. Another question where could I send it to get polished has anyone done this before?

Yes it is as simple as rubbing it with a cloth and polish. It is slow work

Your local auto parts store should have Mother's Mag wheel polish on the shelf.

Almost every machine shop or gun smith has a buffing wheel and can do this for a fee.

Keystone Arms in New Castle, Pa. has done some fantastic work for me at very reasonable prices...google him. Name is Marc Mitchell. He recently did a 2,4,6,8 set of 686's that will hurt your eyes!

I don't know if he is on this site but there is a guy in Florida that I sent my 1911 to. I get banned from this place so often I have no idea if I can name the place but if interested PM and I will give you his name.

I did it myself on my 629-6. My fingers and hand got so sore I quit after doing only one side. Now I have a 2-tone 629. 8-)

I think it would be a sight for sore eyes.

Let's see them!!!!

John.

as a guy who has polished a few revolvers, my $.02 would be to hold off and shoot it for a while. Then see if thats what you want after a few months.
Polishing will reduce the value if you ever decide to sell it. When I see a polished gun for sale i expect it had some tarnish or rust that needed a buff to remove.
Its also a complete smudge magnet.
Polishing never added too much extra aesthetic appeal after all the arthritis and elbow grease put in. I would rather have them bead blasted now
I have a very slick LesBaer as well. A polished slide is hard to grip to get the thing into battery. Range only semi auto

Take a look at this guy. I haven't used him, but the LGS had a Colt 1911 that he did on display for awhile and workmanship was fabulous.

Polishing Stainless Steel Gun to Mirror Finish

That is the guy. Robert is great to deal with and that is my 1911 Delta on his web page........

I used Happlichs Simichrome polishing paste and elbow grease on my 500 Magnum and am pleased with the results. Just waiting on a order of Ren wax to finish it up.

I did a project where I swapped out the barrel on a very well used and worn 686. The new barrel didn't even come close to matching the rest of the gun.
Ordinarily, I really don't care much for really shiny guns. But it was either do it myself or pay somebody. I sat down with a can of Mother's and some soft rags. It took a lot of time and a whole lot of patience. But it came out looking good.

A warning if you are going to do it yourself: it is a LOT of work to do it correctly. Not hard work, but if you are not the type who doesn't mind countless hours of mindless, repetitive activity I suggest sending it out. I admire guys who can do it themselves but I know my limitations and I tend to have a shorter attention span than a goldfish.

Pricey, but Flitz is about the best polish on the market.