28-2 Refinish...What do you think?

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I had a surprise today and received my 28-2 back from Cumming Custom Refinishing (CCR). It took awhile but was well worth it. I know that some members are wondering why I would refinish something other than in the original finish. Well.....about 30 years ago I had a 28-2 that had been refinished with a Nitex finish and carried it for a couple of years in my police career. For one reason or another (I can't remember) I sold or traded it for something else. I immediately regretted it and have wanted one just like it ever since. Last year I bought a 28-2 that functioned perfectly but was cosmetically challenged and thought it would be the perfect project for a refinish to satisfy my longing for the one I let go.

Well here it is.........

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And here it is next to my original finish 4" 28-2.....

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Good looking gun. You done good, now enjoy it.
 
I think it looks superb. I'd consider sending the T-grip in for the Nitex treatment, too, if the alloy would take it...
 
That's a nice looking handgun. A 4" M28 is one of my short list guns; to go with hy 4" M57!
 
Looks great and CCR has a great reputation for the work that they do.
 
You had me from Tyler T!

Seriously, that is a very handsome revolver. I'm not a traditionalist to the point of not appreciating a nice firearm because it looks different from when it left the factory. I like it enough that I'll keep your's in mind if I find a good one with exterior issues.
 
I'm not normally a fan of hard chrome on S&Ws but given the reasons you mention I think you did the right thing. Now you have a suitable replacement, the work looks good, and you should be happy. Enjoy it! :)
 
Beautiful revolver. I concur with your rational and decision to refinish it. The satisfaction of now having replaced something you regretted selling is a feeling many including myself well understand. Enjoy!
 
M-28

Big fan of the M-28 and having carried blued guns most of my career, I understand the desire for a durable finish....even for the sake of memories.....own 4 & 6" M-28's since the mid 70's and they are great guns....enjoy yours....be safe.
 
I've had semi-auto pistols refinished by CCR and was thrilled with the work but that's the first revolver I've seen and it's outstanding! I knew a lot of guys that had their working guns done in hard chrome in the early/mid 70s (especially when they couldn't get their hands on the 66).

Enjoy!
 
Parts?

From CCR's site:

Q. What parts of my firearm will be refinished?

A. We will refinish as many parts as we can. We however do not refinish springs, or inside of the bores of barrels.

Obviously, your hammer and trigger were not refinished. How about the internal parts?
 
Nice work!

There are guns that need to be left alone, guns that need to be fixed, and guns that you can customize/improve with a clean conscience. The trick is knowing which ones fit in which category. Here, you have one of the latter, and did a superb job of getting it worked over. Well done!!
 
Nitex Finish

Sorry I'm not familiar with the Nitex finish but agree that it makes a handsome presentation for the HP. You could even have the adapter sand blasted using a grit size to match the finish on your revolver, I know its covered by your hand but its shiny as compared to the new finish. Yes, this is just one person's opinion about Your nice Revolver!
 
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