A while ago, in one of the many threads on refinishing, I mentioned I had a revo at Ford's, and I'd post pix when it got "out." It's back... before & after photos follow.
Before:
Note the pitting on the sideplate; didn't come out with a light buffing.
After:
Right side: Grips are from Forum member Executioner, holster is a Simply Rugged pancake.
My "artsy" photo... the refinish did not affect the logo clarity.
Here's the four-line; again, clean & clear.
Right muzzle; roll marks are clean, and finish is even.
If you like Model 27 topstrap checkering, you'll like this.
Left side; the photos don't do justice to the holster & belt. Nice tooling.
The reflection on the leading edges show the degree of the reblue; even & consistent.
Even inside the crane, the numbers are crisp.
The reflection along the barrel shows the consistency of the reblue.
The recoil shield is nicely smooth.
The shadows are from the silicone cloth... the finish is mirrorlike.
Another sideplate shot... there is a very fine line on the cylinder, but not at all visible.
The reflections show the finish, again, mirrorlike.
And the backstrap is also smooth & clean.
Overall, I'm very happy with the work. The photos really don't do it justice; when I have my tripod and lights, I'll reshoot this and get some better shots (best shutter speed I could get was 1/40th, so the focus isn't a good as it could be.) Overall, I'd do this again, but only for a gun that needs a refinish or I'd carry a lot. This one needed a refinish to get rid of the pitting and some moderate scratches; I'll be carrying this in cold weather. The Simply Rugged pancake does a good job of hiding the big N frame, and the belt is more than strong enough to hold the weight. The elk grips are bigger than the magnas it came with, which make for a better grip... and I like the look
Before:
Note the pitting on the sideplate; didn't come out with a light buffing.
After:
Right side: Grips are from Forum member Executioner, holster is a Simply Rugged pancake.
My "artsy" photo... the refinish did not affect the logo clarity.
Here's the four-line; again, clean & clear.
Right muzzle; roll marks are clean, and finish is even.
If you like Model 27 topstrap checkering, you'll like this.
Left side; the photos don't do justice to the holster & belt. Nice tooling.
The reflection on the leading edges show the degree of the reblue; even & consistent.
Even inside the crane, the numbers are crisp.
The reflection along the barrel shows the consistency of the reblue.
The recoil shield is nicely smooth.
The shadows are from the silicone cloth... the finish is mirrorlike.
Another sideplate shot... there is a very fine line on the cylinder, but not at all visible.
The reflections show the finish, again, mirrorlike.
And the backstrap is also smooth & clean.
Overall, I'm very happy with the work. The photos really don't do it justice; when I have my tripod and lights, I'll reshoot this and get some better shots (best shutter speed I could get was 1/40th, so the focus isn't a good as it could be.) Overall, I'd do this again, but only for a gun that needs a refinish or I'd carry a lot. This one needed a refinish to get rid of the pitting and some moderate scratches; I'll be carrying this in cold weather. The Simply Rugged pancake does a good job of hiding the big N frame, and the belt is more than strong enough to hold the weight. The elk grips are bigger than the magnas it came with, which make for a better grip... and I like the look
