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07-28-2016, 07:33 AM
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5906 restoration
Hello everyone. New to the forum and new to 3rd gen S&W. I bought a Leo turn in for a project and now I'm hooked!
Got her for $350 on the interwebs. Stripped her down to the bare frame and then bead blasted at local engine rebuild shop for $20.
Added new Wolff main and firing pin springs. New Meprolight night sights. And new S&W polymer grips.
Looks and shoots like new!
Now to find a reasonably priced 4506!
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07-28-2016, 07:40 AM
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VERY NICE! I too hope to have mine looking that way very soon. 
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07-28-2016, 08:40 AM
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Nice.........
bet you could even sell that one to TTSH!*
*sorry..... didn't realize you were new here....... TTSH and used/abused guns is an inside joke here!!!
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07-28-2016, 08:57 AM
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Nicely done!
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07-28-2016, 03:07 PM
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Very nice. I have a 6946 I need to do this with. I just got done touching up a 5904, it came out pretty good.
BTW, What is the part number for the sites you installed?
I contacted them and they said they didn't have a set for S&W Third gens.
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07-28-2016, 03:35 PM
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Looks like a terrific job! I'd love to see how close a $20 bead blast brings it to looking original. Even if not "perfect", it sure looks great in the pictures.
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07-28-2016, 05:08 PM
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Looks like a terrific job! I'd love to see how close a $20 bead blast brings it to looking original. Even if not "perfect", it sure looks great in the pictures.
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Here are some close ups I took to show a couple of dings that did not come out. They show the finish a little better. The shop uses #8 bead.
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07-28-2016, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BAM-BAM
Nice.........
bet you could even sell that one to TTSH!*
*sorry..... didn't realize you were new here....... TTSH and used/abused guns is an inside joke here!!!
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Okay wise guy!  Poor old TTSH has his hands full these days fighting anti-2A tyranny. I'm done with 3rd Gens for the time being. I even passed on a very nice used Model 4566 (non-TSW) today.  Broke my heart but priorities must be elsewhere for now. 
That said, the OP did a great job!  I congratulate him! 
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07-28-2016, 05:30 PM
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5906
Hi, I got one about 2 months ago. It's in good shape.I bought one new back when and I sold it and so I wanted one again. I like shooting it. Anyway, enjoy yours.
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07-28-2016, 05:31 PM
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I'm done with 3rd Gens for the time being. I even passed on a very nice used Model 4566
That said, the OP did a great job! I congratulate him! |
Anyone close that can do an intervention........TTSH needs our support.....
Yes he did!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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07-28-2016, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeffytune
Very nice. I have a 6946 I need to do this with. I just got done touching up a 5904, it came out pretty good.
BTW, What is the part number for the sites you installed?
I contacted them and they said they didn't have a set for S&W Third gens.
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07-28-2016, 06:10 PM
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Anyone close that can do an intervention........TTSH needs our support.
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It's not just me that needs support. Every gun owner in this crazy, hostile, anti-2A state needs support right now.
But let's not derail this thread. I congratulate the OP again for a really nice clean-up job.
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07-28-2016, 07:03 PM
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It's not just me that needs support. Every gun owner in this crazy, hostile, anti-2A state needs support right now.
But let's not derail this thread. I congratulate the OP again for a really nice clean-up job. |
Thanks!
Sounds like your the guy I need to talk to about finding a 4506. How much should I spend on one? On GB?
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07-28-2016, 08:07 PM
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Thanks! Sounds like you're the guy I need to talk to about finding a 4506. How much should I spend on one? On GB?
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That was just covered in good detail right here.
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08-19-2016, 06:01 AM
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Congrats on a fine job! Great looking 3rd generation you now have.
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08-19-2016, 08:28 AM
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You are to be congratulated sir! Your 5906 truly does look like new. Maybe a beat up and beat down 3rd Gen is in my future as a project gun.
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