Dragon88
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We could keep this going all night. 
Case coloring and a red ramp? I'd buy it....
Case coloring and a red ramp? I'd buy it....
Any Photoshop Wizards Out There?
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rollin_hot
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We could keep this going all night.
How about a C&S rear sight
As promised! I did 3 versions actually. All black, 2 tone, and all black with darkened/stained grips. (I just had to do the last!) If there's any other combination you'd like please let me know and I'll make adjustments.
woops.... helps to post the picts!
L'LS
Outstanding, L'LS! Thank you very much!
I REALLY like the two-tone version you created!
The C&S rear sight will only work with the shorter style front sight that some UDR's come with, not the tall front sight like mine has. I tried. I didn't want to change the front sight because I like it so much, so I searched for an alternative. What I discovered is the rear sight you see on it in these photos, the "Rough Country" from Bowen Classic Arms. It's adjustable, is "industrial strength" in construction, and works great with this revolver. I'm VERY happy with it.
+ Bowen Classic Arms + Parts Store
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Perhaps you'd like some rosewood stocks and no ILS?
Awesome job on those grips! Gracias!
Black_Talon
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OK, so apparently everyone on the S&W forum except me knows how to change the color of this gun using Photoshop. Could one of you give a short synopsis of how this is done? I'd sure appreciate it!
OK, so apparently everyone on the S&W forum except me knows how to change the color of this gun using Photoshop. Could one of you give a short synopsis of how this is done? I'd sure appreciate it!
I, for one, have absolutely NO idea how to do it which is why I asked for help from these kind folks who stepped forward.
Thanks, again!
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Lil' LadySmith
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There's actually various ways to do it depending on what you're working with and the affect you want. For the ones I did I used a variety of layers and blending. You can also select areas/masking and use the paint bucket or do a colorization. Many times it's a matter of using a combination.
I don't think I could explain how I do it in a post. Due to the nature of this kind of thing I find it easier to demonstrate which, unfortunately, is hard to do on the 'net though sample files may help. But again, the next photoshop job may use a different combination/methods.
I've been doing this kind of thing for years and always have a lot of fun doing it! (not just color changes either.)
L'LS
I don't think I could explain how I do it in a post. Due to the nature of this kind of thing I find it easier to demonstrate which, unfortunately, is hard to do on the 'net though sample files may help. But again, the next photoshop job may use a different combination/methods.
I've been doing this kind of thing for years and always have a lot of fun doing it!
(not just color changes either.)L'LS
I polished the cylinder on mine, the rest of the gun is original matte gray with the bright shiny cylinder. I like polished chlinders, it gets the carbon off faster and I like them clean.
This one of the WRONG end looked nice.
This one of the WRONG end looked nice.
CAJUNLAWYER
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Could you do one in a nice dark purple??
Lil' LadySmith
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Lil' LadySmith
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I apologize for the thread drift, but how do you know that the cylinder is Melonite finished.
The reason I ask is that I hope one soon to purchase a no-lock Model 442 and then have the cylinder cut to accept aftermarket moonclips. Smith & Wesson has switched back and forth between stainless steel and carbon steel for the Model 442 cylinder. I would like to have the cylinder Melonite finished after having it cut for moonclips. However, I'm wondering there may be a problem doing this if it was already Melonited once.
I would prefer to have the Model 442 cut for aftermarket moonclips because I would like to also have my Model 640 no dash cut for the same moonclips and ultimately do the same thing to a Model M&P 340. This would allow me to keep a single moonclip loaded with carry ammo and just swap it between carry revolvers.
Thank you.
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CAJUNLAWYER
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Whew!!!!! Careful what you ask for!!!!!
Allen-frame
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Maybe fill in the lock hole with melonite to start. 
A Frame
A Frame
Lil' LadySmith
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Maybe fill in the lock hole with melonite to start.
A Frame
Here you go. And a little darker.
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