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Update: S&W has provided me with a new frame. Apparently they were kind enough to reinstall my old springs at my request (not verified, but upon inspecting the 442 at the FFL trigger pull was very nice and 'felt' like my old one). Everything else remains the same, except I was told they no...

Update: returned from out-of-town trip and finally sent my 442 off to S&W this date. Will keep you posted.

No, I went into the internals for a flush and clean only.

It was starting to show a noticeable improvement, but the outermost fading from about 1:00 to 6:00 was still faded. Then for an inspection and clean, I went into the internals, so all of this is moot now: I'm OP in this one: Hammer stud problem

Forget character-I want the gun to look 'virginal'.

I'm scheduled to fly back into town by Tuesday, and I'll pick up delivery of the Aluminum Black from my mailing address at that time. Will keep you fellas informed.

I don't have any control over my wife or lover getting a pimple or wrinkle, but I will certainly consider divorce or separation in that instance. However, I'm even less tolerant of the gun because there I do have some control.

It doesn't bother me so much that others may notice it; what bothers me is that I, indeed, notice it, and it 'bugs' me.................so DON'T TELL ME HOW I SHOULD FEEL, OKAY?

I was just trying to remedy a cosmetic problem. There's been no harm to the operation of the revolver, and no cause to send it in as it would not be covered by warranty. There may be permanent cosmetic damage, but I have a feeling it will be lessened sufficiently with the use of Aluminum Black...

Katy- I'm now clear on what to do, thanks to your posts. But should I strip the circular faded blue area down to the bare aluminum to have a clean surface? I'm joking!

Thank you, Katy. Good post.

Katy- Concerning use of the Aluminum Black, do you believe the so-called "dish blemish" caused by use of too wide a screwdriver blade would be eliminated?

To strip or not to strip to the bare metal? That is the question... "Whether 'tis nobler to... " Oh-wrong thread! There seems to be a divergence of opinion here, unless I am misunderstanding some of the posts. So, what say you-before application of the Birchwood Casey Aluminum Black...

That "bubba" was me! That's an understandable explanation of what must've happened. I'll note that for future reference.

Encouraging post, allglock! I ordered the Aluminum Black online but will not receive it until after my departure tomorrow. Toothpick application to the wide and faded circular area surrounding the screw (see my third photo in original post)? Seems it might be a bit much of an area for a...