Refinishing purchase??

[bananaman]

I have not purchased any handgun that I thought needed refinishing. Just did not want the extra expense. Have bought some with challenged finishes (minor issues) that I improved on. Just the way I am. Bob

 

[Crazywader]

Hi guys, I read here quite a bit but hardly ever post. I have an example of buying one with the refinishing likely costing more than the total value. This 14-4 8" was missing much of the finish. Around 2013, I sent it to S&W with a request to color case harden the hammer and trigger, go over all of the internals, and refinish in a high-gloss blue. I only paid $250 for the gun but I think I was in the high $300's for the work at S&W. I'd have to dig out the receipt to get an exact figure. Anyway, here it is.
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That looks amazing! You must be tickled with it!
How close does the new high-gloss blue compare to an original finish on a similar year and model?
Do you have a 'before' picture you could add for comparison?
Presumably, the factory marked the gun indicating they'd reworked it?
Wow! Just beautiful!

 

[03hemi]

Absolutely, I bought one specifically for that reason to make it one of my carry guns.
Before, completely stock

After, completely rebuilt inside and out.

 

[45LC]

Make that dinner for one...