Stainless Steel gun finishes?

boltgun71 · May 21, 2007, 07:45 AM

Is their any kind of finish that can be applied to a stainless steel firearm, specifically a revolver? I am really interested in getting a S&W 625, but am not a fan of stainless guns. More of a blued steel man myself. Can something like Dura Coat or something similar be applied to stainless steel? For some reason I am intrigued with the possibility of a OD green finish. I'm just curious and appreciatte any replies.

VaFisher · May 21, 2007, 12:31 PM

Just about any of the spray on coatings would work fine on the S.S. firearms.

George R · May 21, 2007, 04:15 PM

If you're really a fan of blueing, then you can get a stainless steel gun hot blued. You can't get a really high polish, about 400 grit is the limit.

T. O'Heir · May 21, 2007, 11:39 PM

"...you can get a stainless steel gun hot blued..." Um, no. SS doesn't take bluing. Brownell's sells a product for blackening SS. Same idea as cold bluing.

Bill DeShivs · May 22, 2007, 01:18 AM

Though I have no experience with it, I am told stainless can be satisfactorily hot blued.

George R · May 22, 2007, 06:51 AM

I stand by my post.

Stainless steel can be hot blued. I do it all the time.

ahankster · May 22, 2007, 03:53 PM

You might want to try bead blasting.
By varying the medium, you can get different finishes. From a light frosting to a heavy matt finish. Nice thing is that if you don't overdo it, it can generally be buffed back out.
I have the frames of several of my competition guns blasted to cut down on the glare and provide a cleaner sight picture on bright sunny days. Know several people that have done it to hunting rifles to cut down on reflections and make for a matt-grey finish.
Hank

jamesl · May 22, 2007, 06:56 PM

George R is correct you can hot blue stainless steel i use it is my shop.

May 21, 2007, 07:45 AM	#1
boltgun71 Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 547	Stainless Steel gun finishes? Is their any kind of finish that can be applied to a stainless steel firearm, specifically a revolver? I am really interested in getting a S&W 625, but am not a fan of stainless guns. More of a blued steel man myself. Can something like Dura Coat or something similar be applied to stainless steel? For some reason I am intrigued with the possibility of a OD green finish. I'm just curious and appreciatte any replies.

May 21, 2007, 12:31 PM	#2
VaFisher Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2006 Posts: 596	Yes Just about any of the spray on coatings would work fine on the S.S. firearms.

May 21, 2007, 04:15 PM	#3
George R Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 151	Stainless Steel Blueing If you're really a fan of blueing, then you can get a stainless steel gun hot blued. You can't get a really high polish, about 400 grit is the limit. __________________ http://www.gunblue.homestead.com

May 22, 2007, 01:18 AM	#5
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	Though I have no experience with it, I am told stainless can be satisfactorily hot blued. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

May 22, 2007, 06:51 AM	#6
George R Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 151	Stainless Steel Blueing I stand by my post. Stainless steel can be hot blued. I do it all the time. __________________ http://www.gunblue.homestead.com

May 21, 2007, 11:39 PM	#4
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	"...you can get a stainless steel gun hot blued..." Um, no. SS doesn't take bluing. Brownell's sells a product for blackening SS. Same idea as cold bluing.

May 22, 2007, 03:53 PM	#7
ahankster Member Join Date: February 15, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 19	You might want to try bead blasting. By varying the medium, you can get different finishes. From a light frosting to a heavy matt finish. Nice thing is that if you don't overdo it, it can generally be buffed back out. I have the frames of several of my competition guns blasted to cut down on the glare and provide a cleaner sight picture on bright sunny days. Know several people that have done it to hunting rifles to cut down on reflections and make for a matt-grey finish. Hank

May 22, 2007, 06:56 PM	#8
jamesl Member Join Date: December 30, 2006 Location: nw arkansas Posts: 31	George R is correct you can hot blue stainless steel i use it is my shop.