gman51
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I was wondering if the 28-2 satin blue finish could be buffed to get a deeper glossy blue finish?
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28-2 satin finish
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It would have to be stripped of the present finish and then buffed and re-blued. When a matte finish is applied, the bare metal is not polished as much as a handgun that is destined to receive a deep blue finish.
Art Doc
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More polishing results in a deeper blue but the polishing has to be done on bare metal before bluing.
It would be much easier to buy a Model 27-2.
Bill
Bill
If you look in the Highway Patrolman thread you will see a myriad of degrees of pre polish.
Some in my opinion are very close to a 27's.
Some in my opinion are very close to a 27's.
Somebody polished and refinished this one prior to me taking ownership of it...
Very nice Richard!
Bayou52
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This 28-2 was stripped and refinished as well. It was neglected in its former life, and needed hospitalization and cosmetic surgery:
Bayou52
Bayou52
Someone polished my 28-2 with a holster. I love the patina and shoot it very frequently.......
D1911
Member
S&W gave my 4" "S" prefix 28-2 a makeover a number of years ago. I think it looks great.
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Jack Flash
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Conventional Forum Wisdom is that it will cost more to refinish a gun than it would cost if you sell the gun you don't like and use the procedes to buy one you do like.
Of course, some people have their own personal reasons for rebluing, economics be damned. That is their right. Keep in mind that it is only original once. When it has been modified, any collector value is gone.
Of course, some people have their own personal reasons for rebluing, economics be damned. That is their right. Keep in mind that it is only original once. When it has been modified, any collector value is gone.
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Jack Flash
SWCA Member
One thing you might try is applying some wax. I have an M58 with a finish that used to look very dull and worn. I put some Renaissance Wax on it and gently buffed it with a soft rag. The transformation was amazing. The bluing now looks deep and lustrous. Of course it couldn't replace the bluing that was worn away!
Some folks here say Johnson Furniture Wax (or was it floor wax?) is just as good and much cheaper. I bought the Ren Wax for $25 from Brownells and it should be a lifetime supply so I don't feel too bad.
Some folks here say Johnson Furniture Wax (or was it floor wax?) is just as good and much cheaper. I bought the Ren Wax for $25 from Brownells and it should be a lifetime supply so I don't feel too bad.
If you want more shine, try waxing it with Renaissance wax, or a even Johnson's paste wax
S&W gave my 4" "S" prefix 28-2 a makeover a number of years ago. I think it looks great.
It does look great. That a target hammer and trigger? Original, or did you have it done?
Dave T
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I'm curious. The M-28 and the earlier "Highway Patrolman" were duty guns. Meant to be carried on the mean streets and highways by peace officers. They were tools with very special qualities that made them just right for the job.
If you polish it to a nice shine (no matter how you get there) you won't have a M28 Highway Patrolman any more. It will be a gussied up version of that.
Why not leave it alone, since you say it's in good condition, and buy a M-27 to satisfy your desire for "shiny"?
Dave
If you polish it to a nice shine (no matter how you get there) you won't have a M28 Highway Patrolman any more. It will be a gussied up version of that.
Why not leave it alone, since you say it's in good condition, and buy a M-27 to satisfy your desire for "shiny"?
Dave
This one was highly polished and refinished in a deep blue. Looks like a model 27 now.
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I like the finish on my 28-2. It's what makes it a 28 rather than a 27. I would never change the finish on a revolver....it's expensive, for one reason, and a modification for eye candy for another. I'll stick happily with the original satin blue, which is pretty damned good.
Many LEOs over the years have had to buy their own sidearms. Traditionally, law dawgs have never been paid that well and a less expensive .357 was great for the utility and was easier on the old pocket book. That doesn't mean that an officer can't be envious of a nicer finished handgun. Just like many folks have added options to a plain automobile, putting a prettier finish on a Highway Patrolman or changing the sights and/or trigger and hammer was common.
