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Originally Posted by rev.ev
Does anyone know if the case coloring on the modern production Model 40's is actually a hardening process, or if it's just a painted on finish like Ruger puts on their revolvers? Also, I heard a rumor that Doug Turnbull had done some case coloring for S&W in the past. Was that only for custom shop pieces, or standard production runs, such as the Model 40 that I'm looking to buy?
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Can't help you on the new models. Turnbull did, in fact, do the Heritage line which were made in the 2000 timeframe. Neat guns, very unusual and quality finish. I have not heard anything definitive on the newer guns as to who or how this finish is applied, sorry.