I have a S&W Model 15-2 I bought used with a lot of holster wear but a great trigger. I'm thinking of using it as a game gun, but I would like a stronger finish on the cylinder that would also be easier to clean (I love using lead away cloths). At a recent match, I saw two guns with Ion Bond finishes from Springer Precision, and they looked beautiful. I was thinking of seeing if Springer would Ion Bond the 15 cylinder. I understand that Ion Bond is what S&W uses on the M&P340 cylinder, so it would seem an appropriate application. Would you guys do the whole cylinder assembly, or just the cylinder itself? Would Melonite be better (I think S&W used Melonite on a run of black 686s)? Anyone tried either? Thanks for all the help.
IonBond Revolver Cylinder?
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robctwo
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I have had Springer Precision prep some 1911s for IonBonding. They do the prep and send them to the factory. I have not used lead away cloth on them. They are holding up well. IonBond is very good for close tolerances.
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Ed Brown Executive Target
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I have had Springer Precision prep some 1911s for IonBonding. They do the prep and send them to the factory. I have not used lead away cloth on them. They are holding up well. IonBond is very good for close tolerances.
Ed Brown Executive Target
Beautiful 1911! I think I may send a Mil Spec of mine to be done when I've got it finished. The look is exactly what I'm looking for, and the slickness is very cool.
However, it sounds like things are kind of hit or miss when it comes to Ion Bonding revolvers. Ion Bond or Melonite Cylinder? - Brian Enos's Forums... Maku mozo!
tomcatt51
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Does anyone have experience with Birdsong's Black-T? S&W used it on their green and black revolvers (and maybe others). I was considering it for some of my revolver cylinders, particularly the titanium ones and my 617.
