How do i get factory blueing off my barrel then polish?

[Tinn-Can]

My thinking is if Smith & Wesson blued the barrel there must be a reason.

Cheaper than properly polishing .

 

[Dikinalaska]

The only reason the factory made them all black is for looks. Besides, if he wanted to return it to factory, he'd just have to buy a factory barrel from S&W, wouldn't he? Why does everyone chime in about selling their guns? I didn't buy my guns with the thought of selling them. To me, they're a source of fun, protection, and a tool. Do I go to the store to buy a tool with the thought of selling it? No. You're entitled to your opinion, but dang, let others enjoy customizing their stuff the way they want to. (Buying an aftermarket polished barrel takes the fun out of it.)

Exactly. Half the fun for me is customizing things. The only time I buy something with selling thoughts is when I actually buy something to flip and make a little money. Only motorized vehicles fall into this category for me. Plus having a full custom pistol could be more appeasing to some people.

But to stay on track, OP take lots of pictures while you're doing it. It'll help someone else that wants to do it in the future.

 

[atraain]

before & after pictures

finally im done, and im happy with it, even though its not super shinny, i did the best i could given the circumstances

pictures are at the beginning of the thread ^^^^^^^^^^^^^