Would I be banned for Duracoating a 74' mod 15?

[tallpaul]

I would look at hard chrome,touch it up a bit or leave it be. I got a pre model 15 a couple years back that has honest holster wear. I used a bit of cold blue on her and she is not pristine but a great shooter. If I have issues using it in the woods I may have to chrome it but would likely have a different bigger revolver Done first out of the toy chest.

I also have a few other worn guns that I got for eventual projects,model 10's n 13's but after shootin them stock I don't think they will be modified or at least not most of em.

 

[medic15al]

How about Ford's in their Black Chrome?

 

[Retired W4]

The key to any RE-xxxx

The key to resurfacing any metal or other substance is preparation, preparation, preparation, no matter which method you use. I have guns that were amateurishly reblued that looked like **** several years later that I took to a Lauer Weaponry certified shop. They take the gun completely apart (I mean Completely!) and prep it in ways the average guy in his garage will not do. The stuff is great on multi surface guns, like carbon steel, polymer, aluminum alloy, when done by professionals. I know it seems to be marketed as something you can use in your kitchen, but some things are best left to the pros.

I would not ban you from the forum, even if I had the authority, but a holster worn 15 with no rust or pitting, or other major finish defects might best be left alone.

 

[Engine49guy]

OK--OK I get it. xnay on the duracoat idea.
To be honest, I'm not wacky about the idea either. just looking for a reason to buy it. $225 + $200 to reblue isn't good reason when I already have a pristeen 68' mod 15 in the safe. That one is too nice to shoot.

My vote is do not buy the abused gun as it will bother you.
Rather shoot your pristine older one and enjoy it !

Take one look at the horror that this once beautiful 19-2 Combat Magnum has become.
They even topped it off with wrong style and wrong era grips and a black Tyler T...irritating my OCD on so many levels...

There is a special place in HELL dedicated to people that paint classic S&W's..... please do not go there...

 

[sw44spl]

I agree with a reblue or a nickel job.but not a duracoat.I would leave it as is.

 

[safearm]

I had a well used blue 3 inch Model 10 parkerized, and it looked good and carried well as a ranch gun. While duracote may offer the best finish, I think blue, parkerizing, nickel, or hard chrome looks better and is more appropriate to the gun.