SS S&W models

[FlYFiShErMaN]

Is there a factory option on some models for polished stainless steel? If so, what is the product code, and which models was it offered on?

 

[Smithist]

Not sure about factory bright polish on specific models, but it is available as an option from the Performance Center. A lot of members here use Flitz or Mothers to polish their stainless steel revolvers.

From the S&W website:

High Bright Polish (Blue, Stainless Steel or Nickel) $250

Glass Bead Nickel (except Stainless) $200
Standard Polish & Blue $200
Glass Bead Blue & Stainless Steel $155



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[FlYFiShErMaN]

Thanks for the feedback

 

[1 old 0311]

Use Mothers. 3-4 hours and it will look like nickel.

 

[BUFF]

Roy Jinks' "The History of Smith & Wesson" states that the first stainless steel handgun, the Model 60, was initially made with a bright polished finish on the frame, barrel, cylinder hammer, and trigger. It was difficult to manufacture and law enforcement didn't like it (I guess to reflective), so S&W went to the satin finish in late 1966, at about S/N 490,0001. The satin finish became the standard finish for S&W's subsequent stainless steel handguns.

I sort of expected that, when S&W discontinued nickel in about 1992, they might offer a high polish stainless finish as an option for folks who like the shiney guns, but of course they didn't.

 

[H Richard]

With a stainless gun and Mothers Mag Polish, and several l hours you can create a high polish S&W. It really isn't all that difficult.