What’s my best bet to polish the Nickel to as good as it’ll get?
I won this one in GB the other day.
Seemed like a good deal.
Just a moment...
I’m going to change out the sight for a ramp.
Thanks.

I really think it would be a mistake to replace that front sight, at least until you find out if it shipped that way......Ben

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Flitz polish is used by many members. Very fine abrasive in a tube. Do it by hand and it doesn't take much work. Follow up with Renaissance wax.

Another vote for Flitz and NOT changing out the sight. Those McGivern sights are Way Cool!!!

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Richard
Engraved S&W fan

Agreed with all the comments. Love the McGivern front sight.

Also, you did great on that gun. Great price!

I see the telltale mark of the front sight pin peeking out the left side of the base, so my guess is it was later switched out. I have a 1977 or so made 27-2 in nickel and it carries the Patridge type front sight. I finagled a face of black epoxy on the sight, it's been there for about 30 years.

Much as I like gold bead front sights, not too keen on a target revolver but I suppose that depends on what one is using for a target. Paper, not so much. Anything else - would be just right.

Flitz, Semi-Chrome Paste or Mother's Mag and Aluminum Wheel Polish. Use a soft, cotton cloth, finger pressure only and go slowly.

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Flitz or Wenol in the blue tube will work nicely. Regarding the front sight blade, I think it may have been a plain Patridge blade that was changed to a McGivern blade. If you want a Baughman ramp or red ramp, I don't see any harm in changing it.

Bill

Excellent score! I too have had good results with Flitz very gently, followed by Renaissance.

I also vote for keeping the sight, but honestly that's just me. If it's your gun, you should set it up how you like.

I've never used Flitz as a polish, only as a cleaner...I buy it in 2 pound cans...I prefer Simichrome as a polish on all finishes, and follow up with RenWax......Ben

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Simichrome, Wenol, Flitz, Renaissance - all of those have varying amounts of polish in them. Pure carnauba wax does not; it is a wax only.

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I can see that your gold bead front sight blade is an aftermarket item made by SDM. The installation job looks very good. It is a high quality addition to your gun. I would shoot the gun before you make a decision to change it out.

I use Mother's Mag Polish when I need to on my nickel guns. Use a very small amount with a very light touch. Take your time and don't try to do it all in one sitting. A soft cotton cloth is what I use.

Nice score you have there.

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I'm a Simichrome user.

+1 on everything mentioned.