Know any good Gun Bluing Services?

ar33 · #1 04-14-2012, 04:01 PM

Guys,
I know there are very different opinion on re bluing a gun. I don't want to debate them here. I am asking those that have done so with a service and are pleased with the result. I know of Ford's, but the wait is very long. Can you guys throw me some names of places you have used and are happy with? I appreciate it.
Adam
AR33c9

mkk41 · #2 04-14-2012, 04:07 PM

The S&W factory seems to be doing excellent work at a fair price these days , with a decent turn-around time.

ar33 · #3 04-14-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mkk41

The S&W factory seems to be doing excellent work at a fair price these days , with a decent turn-around time.

I've heard the same, but they won't work on an old one(already called).

PMRet · #4 04-15-2012, 04:37 AM

Contact Dave Chicoine at oldwestgunsmith.com who specializes in older S&W's. Outstanding work, but I'm not sure about the turn around time, anyone who does quality work will probably have a little wait time these days.

IraIII · #5 04-15-2012, 07:40 AM

Check with Turnbull Mfg, I have heard good things about them. See also this thread regarding Turnbull doing the finishes on the color case hardened classics for S&W.
Case hardening color protection on Classics

ar33 · #6 04-15-2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by PMRet

Contact Dave Chicoine at oldwestgunsmith.com who specializes in older S&W's. Outstanding work, but I'm not sure about the turn around time, anyone who does quality work will probably have a little wait time these days.

"Check with Turnbull Mfg, I have heard good things about them. See also this thread regarding Turnbull doing the finishes on the color case hardened classics for S&W."

I have e-mailed both, thanks for the tips.

Deacon KC · #7 04-15-2012, 03:57 PM

I don't know if they do wheel guns, but they have done some rifle barrels for me several years ago and they were spectacular.
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DWalt · #8 04-16-2012, 08:20 PM

Just Google on gun bluing services - there are dozens of them. Main problem is in finding one that doesn't overpolish and round off the sharp corners and dish the screw holes. The bluing process itself is very simple and about anyone can do it. The surface preparation is not, and that's what you are paying for.

Having blued a large number of handguns myself, I have achieved very good results in some cases by not polishing at all - just removal of the original bluing with phosphoric acid. That works if there are no rust freckles or scratches that must be polished out, and you don't demand a bright mirror finish. And it doesn't round any corners or blur out any stampings.

ar33 · #9 04-16-2012, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by IraIII

Check with Turnbull Mfg, I have heard good things about them. See also this thread regarding Turnbull doing the finishes on the color case hardened classics for S&W.
Case hardening color protection on Classics

Turnbull Won't do old Smiths.

"I don't know if they do wheel guns, but they have done some rifle barrels for me several years ago and they were spectacular"
Tried them won't do revolvers

"Just Google on gun bluing services - there are dozens of them. Main problem is in finding one that doesn't overpolish and round off the sharp corners and dish the screw holes. The bluing process itself is very simple and about anyone can do it. The surface preparation is not, and that's what you are paying for."

I have(Google), just don't want to go in cold without reference. One place I called said to me " do you want the hammer and trigger blued" .

Dave Chicoine was highly recommended but high priced. Probably worth every penny. Speaking of pennies, trying to keep this to $200-300.

I appreciate every recommendation and name you guys give.

KJM · #10 04-16-2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ar33c9

Guys,
I know there are very different opinion on re bluing a gun. I don't want to debate them here. I am asking those that have done so with a service and are pleased with the result. I know of Ford's, but the wait is very long. Can you guys throw me some names of places you have used and are happy with? I appreciate it.
Adam
AR33c9

Glenrock Bluing out in Wyoming.

Glenrock Blue--Custom Gun Bluing

DWalt · #11 04-16-2012, 08:54 PM

Check with Alex Hamilton at Ten Ring:

Ten-Ring Precision, Inc.
1449 Blue Crest Lane
San Antonio, Texas 78232
PHONE: (210) 494-3063
FAX: (210) 494-3066
EMAIL: [email protected]

He does perhaps the finest custon pistolsmithing in the US. I don't think he blues himself, but he can tell you who does a good job.

KJM · #12 04-16-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DWalt

Check with Alex Hamilton at Ten Ring:

I don't think he blues himself, but he can tell you who does a good job.

LOL............ I think the Secret Service can tell you too.

Skip48 · #13 04-16-2012, 11:37 PM

Turnbull does great work. I recommend them. But, they would not re-blue my 1973 Model 41. I wish they would! Skip48

Hondo44 · #14 04-17-2012, 03:24 AM

George Roghaar, Boca Raton, Florida is hard to beat. Gives you options to help keep the price down and a choice of shine level. He can also do stainless steel.

Firearm Refinish and Restoration

Kevin G · #15 04-17-2012, 05:03 PM

+1 for George Roghaar, did a v nice job on a beat up 24-3, as a result I then had him do a 57 w/nice results.
George has good communication skills and uses them. Was a delightful man to deal with.
Good Luck, Kevin G

McBear · #16 06-08-2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ar33c9

I've heard the same, but they won't work on an old one(already called).

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Originally Posted by ar33c9

Turnbull Won't do old Smiths.

Define OLD, please. We just got a Model 14-1 that belongs to my wife's favorite uncle and it is from her birth year. So it went from tarnished, worn out truck gun to "make it look right" gun.