Model46
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I'd enjoy it as is. A classic revolver with character is hard to beat.
Model 10 need re-finished?
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This is not in any way a carry gun. I have every other s&w option under the sun.
I just REALLY like this gun and I don't want it to corrode the rest of the way in the next 45 years. Lol
It is a NICE gun. Guess I'll keep it natural and off the juice #pureblood
I just REALLY like this gun and I don't want it to corrode the rest of the way in the next 45 years. Lol
It is a NICE gun. Guess I'll keep it natural and off the juice #pureblood
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I also agree to use as is. There are stories there...
Just my 2 cents; I picked up a J&G round butt frame, tracked down a barrel and some other parts and sent it to Throne Arms in Trinidad Colorado. It should be back towards the end of April, because Lewis Throne is sending it over to the gunsmithing college when he's done working on it for refinishing. They're going to parkerize it, then hot blue it. Since this is my farm gun and subject to all manner of abuse, I wanted a really durable finish that wouldn't break the budget on this seriously budget minded piece. I agree hard chrome for the most durable carry finish, but the price can't be beat from Throne Arms. If you want to wait a couple weeks I'll have pics up when I get it back. Then give Lewis a call....
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As always , it's Your Gun to choose as you wish , and 10-7 is new enough and common enough your conscience can be clear .
As far as $ , you definitely wouldn't get back the cost of refinishing .
The other question is , do You * Want * a gun with XYX finish on purpose ? Evaluate on basis of would spending $ X on a particular finish give you $ X of satisfaction and enjoyment ?
On my bucket list , I want a Blue gun. Not the usual blue/ black, but BLUE ,like Royal Blue or Sky Blue Dura Coat .
As great as hard chrome , Mahovsky's Electroless Nickel seems a screaming value , and is supposed to be able to fill deep pits better than hard chrome .
But the pictured 10-7 doesn't look that bad , and has character , and I'd be perfectly satisfied to use it as is . Give it reasonable care , and you needn't be overly concerned about rust , unless you're in extra harsh conditions like salt water .
As far as $ , you definitely wouldn't get back the cost of refinishing .
The other question is , do You * Want * a gun with XYX finish on purpose ? Evaluate on basis of would spending $ X on a particular finish give you $ X of satisfaction and enjoyment ?
On my bucket list , I want a Blue gun. Not the usual blue/ black, but BLUE ,like Royal Blue or Sky Blue Dura Coat .
As great as hard chrome , Mahovsky's Electroless Nickel seems a screaming value , and is supposed to be able to fill deep pits better than hard chrome .
But the pictured 10-7 doesn't look that bad , and has character , and I'd be perfectly satisfied to use it as is . Give it reasonable care , and you needn't be overly concerned about rust , unless you're in extra harsh conditions like salt water .
heeter3
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I like them with good honest wear , but as others have said you decide what you like and either direction is a good choice. I just hope you shoot and enjoy it no matter what you decide.
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In today's world it really does not pay to refinish a gun you just bought. I am certainly not saying I have not refinished firearms in the past but they were "special" guns. They had belonged to my Dad and I have hopes of passing them down one day when my time comes. They had finishes that were really worn and I did not like constantly removing the rust so I had them professionally refinished. It was not a monetary or collectible value type of decision, just strictly to have the guns be preserved and looking good as they mean a lot to me. The refinishing cost was a non issue.
I have said here on the forum many times, I don't believe in buying "cheap" or "bargain" guns and then refinishing them because for the most part it no longer pays to do (costs and shipping are simply too high). In almost every case it pays to just buy the gun you want in the condition you want it in the first place. If someone truly doesn't care about cosmetic conditions - then yes a worn finished gun in otherwise good shape is an OK buy as long as they don't try and turn it into something it's not. Once you try and do that - one often comes to the realization they should have just purchased an example in better shape for a bit more.
One must know themselves inside and out and be honest with themselves. If you are not able to live with an "ugly gun" - don't buy one in the hopes of trying to change what it is. The costs, shipping fees and efforts doing so just makes little sense now days.
If the M10-7 does not meet the expectations of the OP'er I would suggest selling it and buying one in better shape. They are not rare guns and are out there for the taking if one looks.
I have said here on the forum many times, I don't believe in buying "cheap" or "bargain" guns and then refinishing them because for the most part it no longer pays to do (costs and shipping are simply too high). In almost every case it pays to just buy the gun you want in the condition you want it in the first place. If someone truly doesn't care about cosmetic conditions - then yes a worn finished gun in otherwise good shape is an OK buy as long as they don't try and turn it into something it's not. Once you try and do that - one often comes to the realization they should have just purchased an example in better shape for a bit more.
One must know themselves inside and out and be honest with themselves. If you are not able to live with an "ugly gun" - don't buy one in the hopes of trying to change what it is. The costs, shipping fees and efforts doing so just makes little sense now days.
If the M10-7 does not meet the expectations of the OP'er I would suggest selling it and buying one in better shape. They are not rare guns and are out there for the taking if one looks.
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RWPBR
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I'd leave it as it is and carry it without having to worry about it getting sweaty or scratched
