...or are there other options. I cant remember the price but it seemed to be kind of pricey on there website. I'm just now getting into Smith pistols. In the last month Ive picked up a 1026,3914 and a 5906. I ran across a 1086 in a pawn shop today and it looked pretty shiney, like someone attempted to polish it or it had been carried in a holster alot. Overall it was in good shape with one mag and no box and the price is 489, which he will do better but I didnt ask today. I just want to know how much I will have in getting it looking like it did from the factory.
I know the stainless Smiths can be sandblasted but is it best to send it back to S+W?
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...or are there other options. I cant remember the price but it seemed to be kind of pricey on there website. I'm just now getting into Smith pistols. In the last month Ive picked up a 1026,3914 and a 5906. I ran across a 1086 in a pawn shop today and it looked pretty shiney, like someone attempted to polish it or it had been carried in a holster alot. Overall it was in good shape with one mag and no box and the price is 489, which he will do better but I didnt ask today. I just want to know how much I will have in getting it looking like it did from the factory.
Catshooter
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Sounds like money might be an issue. I have run several of mine across a wire wheel. Kind of a muted brushed finish, and easy to touch up. Doesn't work well with anything with lasered markings of course.
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ColbyBruce
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I bought this Ruger Police Service Six .38 special and glass beaded it; then gave it to my brother. Big improvement. Be sure to cover both ends of your barrel and all the chambers. The beads will get into every crook and cranny...a thorough cleaning will be in order.
You would probably want to bead blast rather than sand blast. Beads give the more subtle matte finish S&W uses. IMO, I would just get one bead blasted at a local shop. It should not be a lot of money, though I have never priced that kind of work.
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They are actually glass bead blasted from the factory. I strip them down and have a local pattern shop blast them, they charge $20, hard to beat. You can duct tape the sights to avoid having to remove them.
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+1... Vapor blasting/sandblasting leaves a finish that is very succeptable to scratches; glass bead is much better.
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