4506-1 Rebuild/Parts Too Nice

[4T5GUY]

Sounds weird but I’m almost disappointed with the 4506 parts I recently got.

My plan was to “rejuvenate” my adjustable sight 4506-1. I originally purchased it in 1992 and it was my first S&W semi, (S&W revolver guy,) and first use of my then new FFL. I really liked what guzzitaco did did on my extra CS40 slide and hopefully thought he might do a 4506 slide for me.

This fixed, rear Novak sight 4506-1 rebuild/parts group is too perfect to mess with. Either they meticulously cleaned everything or sadly it was from an excellent condition pistol that was mostly destroyed. It’s missing a drawbar plunger and recoil spring guide rod but I’ve got them.

I haven’t done a test drive yet but everything seems happy.

Jim

 

[rosewood]

The good thing about the stainless 3rd gen, it is real easy to fix them up if they have finish issues. A quick bead blast puts the factory finish back on. The time consuming part is taking it apart and reassembling and then taping up the parts you don't want to get blasted.

That being said, any slide work can easily be restored to factory finish so if you want it customized, go for it.

You done good on that price for all of those parts.

Rosewood

 

[Lonestar57]

I've bought what I thought was a going to be a project gun before. But when it came in it was actually much nicer than what the images shown. After a good cleaning and repairing/ restoring a few obvious problems the gun is done and looks great. It is a weird feeling; the project just didn't keep me busy long enough. Leaves me feeling a little disappointment sometimes. Not because of the outcome, but how little time it took to bring it back. Oh well, on to hunt for another.

 

[DCW]

I've bought what I thought was a going to be a project gun before. But when it came in it was actually much nicer than what the images shown. After a good cleaning and repairing/ restoring a few obvious problems the gun is done and looks great. It is a weird feeling; the project just didn't keep me busy long enough. Leaves me feeling a little disappointment sometimes. Not because of the outcome, but how little time it took to bring it back. Oh well, on to hunt for another.

I can, have and do feel your pain, Lonestar. However, MY good news is the multitude of projects already standing in line.

Later.

 

[jughed440]

The good thing about the stainless 3rd gen, it is real easy to fix them up if they have finish issues. A quick bead blast puts the factory finish back on. The time consuming part is taking it apart and reassembling and then taping up the parts you don't want to get blasted.

That being said, any slide work can easily be restored to factory finish so if you want it customized, go for it.

You done good on that price for all of those parts.

Rosewood

This scuffed up pawn shop find 1006 was cleaned up with Lucas CLP and a grey Scotchbrite. Quicker, cheaper, and easier than sending it off to be bead blasted...for me anyway.

 

[rosewood]

This scuffed up pawn shop find 1006 was cleaned up with Lucas CLP and a grey Scotchbrite. Quicker, cheaper, and easier than sending it off to be bead blasted...for me anyway.

I am with you. Definitely easier than sending off.

I bought a blast cabinet from HF for like $125 or so. Already had an air compressor and spent about $30 for the media from Mcmaster Carr. Have already blasted maybe 10 different guns of my own and a couple for a friend and brother. I am way in the green.

Rosewood

 

[4T5GUY]

That being said, any slide work can easily be restored to factory finish so if you want it customized, go for it.

The slide work I was going to ask guzzitaco to do would be irreversible. I just can’t bring myself to mess with a pristine Novak rear sight 4506-1 slide. The CS40 one he did for me wasn’t perfect but is now.

Jim

 

[LVSteve]

Been down this road with milsurp rifles. Scored a Finnish M28 Mosin for under $100 from a disastrously run online auction. I knew it had a mammoth stock repair so warned my FFL that the gun was a little 'rustic'. When it arrived he called me and said, "You were right, I see rustic coming out of the muzzle." Turned out not to be rust, but petrified Finnish preservative grease. The bore is perfect.

 

[GaryS]

I am going to use that "I see rustic coming out of ..." at some point. I don't know when, but it's too funny to leave alone.

Been down this road with milsurp rifles. Scored a Finnish M28 Mosin for under $100 from a disastrously run online auction. I knew it had a mammoth stock repair so warned my FFL that the gun was a little 'rustic'. When it arrived he called me and said, "You were right, I see rustic coming out of the muzzle." Turned out not to be rust, but petrified Finnish preservative grease. The bore is perfect.

 

[olds350rocket]

Just modify the slide.
Even if it was used and beat up it's getting refinished anyway.