Help with a 39-2

[mcw120566]

I recently acquired a 39-2 that is still very tight. It is showing some wear on the alum frame from being stored in a leather holster. I would like to have it refinished, its just to nice to be left in its current state. I called Smith, and they wont touch it! They have broken too may frames by trying to remove the pressed in slide stop. I have never had much luck with cold bluing…………………

Any suggestions????? I sure could use a bit of help on this one.

Also, I would like to get a set of factory walnut grips for it. I haven’t been able to find any anywhere.

Does anyone know where I might find a set?

Thanks

Newbee from Fla

 

[Big45]

You might try Customized Creations. for a re-finish. and grips can be found fairly easily, watch Gunbroker.com and Ebay. I will look and see if I have any left.

 

[jdh]

ebay:
Smith & Wesson 39 52 439 539 639 Factory Wood Grips - eBay (item 160350117857 end time Jul-27-09 03:47:16 PDT)


The frame is anodized not blued and cold blue will not work on the aluminum frame. The alloy used does not take Birchwood Casey Alumablack. There are companies out there that will re-anodize the frame but you run the same risk of a broken frame.

It is you gun and you can do with it what you want. If it was mine I would leave it as is.