Looks like a fun project, I would of sent it back to S&W for a full rebuild. I would also change out the grips, sights and springs before shooting. Did you shoot it before dropping it off for coating? I would hate to see it coated and then have a problem that need serious work. Please post pics when you get it back and good luck, I love my 1006 & 1076, built like a tank. $300 was a no brainer....
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trktwo, dang it.....you beat me to it. I was going to remind you to drift off those sights and clean under the dovetails. Probably sick looking under there, LOL. You had a great deal there, but now you're throwing too much money into a finish, IMHO.
I would get a bargain blast job done to the slide and frame, FIRST. Then, you will get a true handle on the pitting. Still think some judicious polishing, followed by a 2nd bead-blast, and you'd be fine.
I would get a bargain blast job done to the slide and frame, FIRST. Then, you will get a true handle on the pitting. Still think some judicious polishing, followed by a 2nd bead-blast, and you'd be fine.
trktwo, dang it.....you beat me to it. I was going to remind you to drift off those sights and clean under the dovetails. Probably sick looking under there, LOL. You had a great deal there, but now you're throwing too much money into a finish, IMHO.
I would get a bargain blast job done to the slide and frame, FIRST. Then, you will get a true handle on the pitting. Still think some judicious polishing, followed by a 2nd bead-blast, and you'd be fine.
Sights will be removed prior to refinish. Entire pistol will be detail stripped and bead blasted prior to refinish. I'm not very concerned about resale value on this one. GCS does very good work, and in the end i will still be under $550. I should be able to get that out of it if i decide to sell it. Numrich (S&W has tritium listed also, but I doubt i will go to that expense)has front and rear sights available, I may pick up a new set. i was able to put half a box of remington cheap ammo through it, no problems. War_Eagle
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Nice find. Love to see people bring them back to life with their own personal changes. I have a 6906 that I bought with very little use but carried a lot with wear. I had the frame cerakoted graphite black and I polished the slide and added new grips and sights. You'll love the cerakoted finish, it really makes a difference.
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I like the way your polishing turned out, what did you use?
A little TLC....
A little TLC would make all the difference in the world. Underneath the rust spots is a very good gun.
A little TLC would make all the difference in the world. Underneath the rust spots is a very good gun.
