factory mirror polish

[H Richard]

This is a plain ordinary Model 60 that I have had for years. It has been shot and cleaned so often the major portion was already showing shiny wear, so I just took Mothers Mag polish and finished up the job. About an hour to hand rub out what was left not shiny. It comes close to resembling a nickel finish. It does seem to draw from a belt holster a little smoother.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

I used Mother's Mag on my 640 Pro (about 4 hours -- I'm slow) and it looked like a mirror. It's with me all day, every day, and, yes, it starts to "go back to its roots" after a few weeks -- especially noticeable on the flat surfaces. Time at the range, cleaning, and a little time with the Mother's and it's back to its blingy self. I would not pay somebody to do that for me.

 

[arjay]

This model 60 had a lot of tiny scratches when I found it,but the price was right.A few hours with mothers mag polish cleaned it up nicely.

 

[one eye joe]

I like to keep my guns in good shape...mechanically and finish-wise, but the fact is, if you use a gun, it's gonna show use and wear marks.

THIS IS A VERY REASONABLE APPROACH TO GUN OWNERSHIP, WATCHDOG. BECOMING OBSESSED WITH KEEPING A GUN COMPLETELY FREE OF ANY TINY MARKS, WILL SOON TAKE THE JOY OUT OF SHOOTING IT.......

 

[MichiganScott]

these pics pretty much sum things up

Polishing Stainless Steel Gun to Mirror Finish

link should be fixed

This guys does nice work also..

Patriot is not Smith and Wesson. Did Smith polish them, or did someone else?

 

[gsn]

The guns were polished at Smith-the Patriot link was posted for anyone who has not seen a professional mirror finish.

 

[hardcase60]

gsn,

Thanks for the link to Patriot. The gallery photos are mystifying as to how they can get anything that polished and yet the roll marks remain crisp. Not sure I will ever use the service but I did bookmark it. Having wrote that, my mind not being exactly right, I can see having a beater stainless Model 64 laser engraved then having Patriot polish it. Costly - yes, makes sense - not even. Welcome to my world. regards, hardcase60

 

[gsn]

HC, my thoughts also on the markings and finish-it would seem that one -should- preclude the other.

I have emailed the Company to see what they charge-my factory fired only 64, circa '75, most probably will be taking a trip out west-I'll post what info I get back.