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Old September 21, 2012, 11:36 AM   #25
rodfac
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Thanks for the info Aarond and for your seconding Kraig....I've been considering refinishing my long-time carry piece...a 3" M36 with that old flat black finish, S&W used 25 yrs ago. I scratched the hell out of mine when weed-wacking one afternoon...and I've been remorseful ever since. Mind you, I'm not a fan of pristine guns, mine are all carry qualified, and honest wear from holster or pocket is OK, but those scratches scream neglect...and bear witness to one of the few times I've been guilty of that personality disorder with my guns.

As to the devaluation issue after a factory refinish...those scratches would negate that, I'd think...and too, that gun's a carry piece and will be for my sons and grand-daughters. As Bob Wright opined in another thread, "life's too short to tote an ugly gun to a SD gunfight!"

Rod
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