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PKAY · February 25, 2002, 03:33 PM

I have used both Oxpho Blue and 44/40. I think 44/40 is the better of the two. BTW, cold blue is only good for touch-up work and screw heads IMHO. If you're going to do a whole gun, read the preparation required to do it right in Gunsmith Kinks (I think it's Vol. 1). Then read what it takes to actually hot blue a firearm. If you're not willing to expend the labor and devote the time, have it professionally done or factory done. Both S&W (prior to the agreement) and Colt have done some beautiful work for me at very reasonable prices.

February 25, 2002, 03:33 PM	#9
PKAY Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 1999 Location: L.A., CA, USA Posts: 911	I have used both Oxpho Blue and 44/40. I think 44/40 is the better of the two. BTW, cold blue is only good for touch-up work and screw heads IMHO. If you're going to do a whole gun, read the preparation required to do it right in Gunsmith Kinks (I think it's Vol. 1). Then read what it takes to actually hot blue a firearm. If you're not willing to expend the labor and devote the time, have it professionally done or factory done. Both S&W (prior to the agreement) and Colt have done some beautiful work for me at very reasonable prices. __________________ Safe shooting - PKAY