Slide Polish

ttcfan4476 · Sep 12, 2013

Just wondering if anyone has had the slide polished and I'd so pictures please.I am trying to decide if I want to do it to more mine.

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BlackTalonJHP · Sep 13, 2013

IF you decide to do it (I prefer a matte finish) be sure not to round or polish the slide serrations. Nothing worse than not being able to grip the slide.
Other downsides are that it shows fingerprints and will increase glare when shooting on sunny days.

Austin Cole · Sep 13, 2013

I agree about having a polished slide. I would like to see what it looks like. Also has any one out there ever removed the serrations completely or at least made them lower profiled? If so pictures and how it was done would be nice

raymo2u · Sep 13, 2013

night sights would be awesome glowing off your slide like neon at night too

ive seen it done to the swVE's but yet to see a shiny sdVE

deanodog · Sep 13, 2013

I polished the slide on my SW9ve and like it fine. I never did like a matte finish on a gun. I do not carry anything and only shoot at my backyard range. I have just removed the entire matte finish on a new SR1911 ruger. I removed the matte finish on a new 625 before I even shot it. I am unable to take a picture at present but S&W sold some sigmas with the polished slide. Maybe a search will turn up a picture. Different strokes for different folks.

raymo2u · Sep 13, 2013

a polished sdVE with painted black between the serrated parts would look great. i'd do it if i knew i wouldnt leave swirls on it

truckinjames · Sep 13, 2013

My SW40VE

Here is my SW40VE. Slide, Barrel and Ramp polished. Galloway springs and stainless guide rod. Meprolight night sights. Trigger pull is right about 5.0lb, if my scale is right. Nice and smooth.

deanodog · Sep 13, 2013

Here is picture of a 5906 police trade that had scuffs on it and I polished it with Mother's mag and wheel polish. It was done by hand with an old T shirt and lots of rubbing while watching T V.

smokey04 · Sep 13, 2013

Slide flats can be polished to mirror finish by draw filing. If you're not familiar with the technique google it.When done right you can read the fine print in a Philly lawyers contract in the reflection! Nick

Steelhat · Sep 13, 2013

I polished the square faces of the barrel when I polished the feed ramp of my SD9VE. Still not sure if I want to polish the whole slide even though I like the pics of the shiny SW40VE. Maybe I just polish the sides and leave the top as is. IF I'm going that route I will post pics of the result here.

ttcfan4476 · Sep 13, 2013

truckinjames said:
Here is my SW40VE. Slide, Barrel and Ramp polished. Galloway springs and stainless guide rod. Meprolight night sights. Trigger pull is right about 5.0lb, if my scale is right. Nice and smooth.

I really like that. I may just have to have mine polished.

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Austin Cole · Sep 14, 2013

Truckinjames, how did you do your Polish job? Did you use Mother's Polish like some one else mentioned? Did u do it by hand or with a buffer? Also has any one removed or made the grip serrations less aggressive?

truckinjames · Sep 15, 2013

I started with 600 grit metal sand paper and went up. 800, 1000, 2000, and ended with 3000 grit. I used a buffer and a dremel with polishing wheel and jewelers rouge. A very flat, hard surface. A thick glass plate works best for me. And a lot of elbow grease. The last is Mothers polish and a buffer wheel. You can also get a beautiful shine with 5000 grit wet sanding. It just takes time.

raymo2u · Sep 15, 2013

thats one sexy hunk of metal deanodog, id carry that in a headband

Austin Cole · Sep 16, 2013

truckinjames said:
I started with 600 grit metal sand paper and went up. 800, 1000, 2000, and ended with 3000 grit. I used a buffer and a dremel with polishing wheel and jewelers rouge. A very flat, hard surface. A thick glass plate works best for me. And a lot of elbow grease. The last is Mothers polish and a buffer wheel. You can also get a beautiful shine with 5000 grit wet sanding. It just takes time.

Thank you for the how too!

Austin Cole · Sep 16, 2013

Deanodog after shooting that beautifully shiny pistol is it hard to clean? Or is it just like normal?

raymo2u · Sep 16, 2013

i think it would be the same if not easier due to the surfaces being smoother, having less pockets for grime to stick to

activeshooter · Sep 17, 2013

sd9ve with polished sides, hogue handall grip
polished with mothers polish, takes a while by hand

Short Bus Driver · Sep 17, 2013

activeshooter said:
sd9ve with polished sides, hogue handall grip
polished with mothers polish, takes a while by hand

I like it!!! Did you do any sanding first, or just polish?

raymo2u · Sep 17, 2013

can we get a spotlight pic showing reflection

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