Just a few newbie questions about finishes.

Laslow · February 11, 2005, 07:06 PM

Hey,

I have a few questions about finishes...

I'm going to be getting a Ruger Redhawk 44M 5in, (along with, probably a Super Blackhawk)
and I'm wondering if I should get blued or stainless...?

I, personally, like the look of blued... Even more so when it's worn, heh.
I own a 1974 Security-Six that looks like hell, and god damn I love it.

I'm worried about rust, though. Especially, on the gun thats going my baby.

, Well, second.
I live in southern New Hampshire, and the weather changes often.

Will blued be a problem? I don't mind going with stainless, and I
like the look of stainless, as well...

Stainless just seems more simple and plain, too... Another +1.

Thanks,
-Laslow

Handy · February 11, 2005, 07:15 PM

Does your blued Security Six live with you now? How's it doing? Seems like you might be the best person to answer the question.

Laslow · February 11, 2005, 07:19 PM

It doesn't really have any rust, though.

Only tiny spots on the trigger and hammer.

I'm wondering, basically, if stainless is a better choice.

Especially for rust.

Brick · February 12, 2005, 05:08 AM

Hello folks.™

Stainless steel can still rust. Sweat is a fine eroder.

In terms of blued or stainless, get what you like best.

Both will rust with time.

P.S. Get what you like best...it always works.

Dave Sample · February 12, 2005, 01:46 PM

Amen, Brick

February 11, 2005, 07:06 PM	#1
Laslow Junior Member Join Date: January 1, 2005 Posts: 11	Just a few newbie questions about finishes. Hey, I have a few questions about finishes... I'm going to be getting a Ruger Redhawk 44M 5in, (along with, probably a Super Blackhawk) and I'm wondering if I should get blued or stainless...? I, personally, like the look of blued... Even more so when it's worn, heh. I own a 1974 Security-Six that looks like hell, and god damn I love it. I'm worried about rust, though. Especially, on the gun thats going my baby. , Well, second. I live in southern New Hampshire, and the weather changes often. Will blued be a problem? I don't mind going with stainless, and I like the look of stainless, as well... Stainless just seems more simple and plain, too... Another +1. Thanks, -Laslow

February 11, 2005, 07:15 PM	#2
Handy Junior member Join Date: August 31, 2001 Posts: 8,785	Does your blued Security Six live with you now? How's it doing? Seems like you might be the best person to answer the question.

February 11, 2005, 07:19 PM	#3
Laslow Junior Member Join Date: January 1, 2005 Posts: 11	It doesn't really have any rust, though. Only tiny spots on the trigger and hammer. I'm wondering, basically, if stainless is a better choice. Especially for rust.

February 12, 2005, 05:08 AM	#4
Brick Senior Member Join Date: October 2, 2004 Posts: 190	Hello folks.™ Stainless steel can still rust. Sweat is a fine eroder. In terms of blued or stainless, get what you like best. Both will rust with time. P.S. Get what you like best...it always works.

February 12, 2005, 01:46 PM	#5
Dave Sample Junior member Join Date: December 10, 2004 Location: Prescott, AZ Posts: 1,002	Amen, Brick