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I have a new (only mounted) Aero 15" FDE handguard. Aero is sending it back because it got scuffs when it was test fit. Aero part number SKU APRA100224A $120 plus shipping. MSRP $205, MAP price $175

its sand blasting/media blasting that uses a water and media slurry to give a very smooth, non peened finish. I suspect this is what smith is doing on alot of their newer stuff. I have 15+ years in metal finishing experience and the finish on my 629PC is nothing I have ever been able to do...

Does anyone have a Makershot speed loader? I have one and I think its for M&P mags but I am not sure. Their website shows nothing on various models. All I see is a letter molded on the back side, I assume that will indicate what its for but again, cant find a model list.

If anyone needs vapor blasting done, I will take in the work. I am an FFL. I have not done any gun parts yet as all of my smiths are in pristine condition. I have done some super fine glass bead and aluminum oxide blast on smiths in the past to restore them. The vapor blast is alot less...

ok so this is an S model...... should I buy it if the price is under 400-500?

thanks. I figured it was probably a model 10. Do you know what it might be worth? Ballpark. I am thinking about buying it. I dont really want it, but if the price is right, I always grab things. I can sell or trade for something later.....

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thinking about picking up a 5 screw .38SPL but I am not sure what model it is. has 4 screws on right side and 1 in the front upper of the trigger guard so I assume this is a 5 screw. what model would this be? Here is a pic of the inside of the frame where the model number and build number are...

Looking for a 4566 and also looking for other steel frame pistols in poor condition that I can experiment with restoration. I am an FFL so easy transfer.

I am having this argument about HK91 brass right now. Based on your reply, I am still confused? Can this brass be reloaded or no? I am currently prepping some , I can not feel the marks in it, it just appears to be soot. I can rub it off with a rag and metal polish. I have some people...

Wanted: 3rd gen boxes for.... ..................................

Cold blueing is not the same as hot bluing and doesnt hold up anywhere near as well. I could take a beat up gun and spray paint it with a $5 can of RustOleum and make it look amazing in pictures. How it holds up normal use is what matters. Thats why companies arent using consumer grade products.

Looking for a 4506 with with the shielded adjustable sights, square trigger guard and the earlier stepped frame. I have this exact version of 4506 but has the novak sights. Will do a straight across trade if someone else wants rid of their adjustable sights version or I will pay cash.

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