S&W model 10 refinish options?

Whirlwind06 · September 24, 2011, 01:38 PM

I have a well used model 10 that I picked up. It is functionly solid good lock up and timing. But it must have someone truck gun or something. Quite a few rust spots with some pitting. annd just looks like heck. I have used some fine grit sandpaper to to remove the rust and keep the bare metal well oiled for now.

It is a good shooter and I would like to get it refinished. I see S&W offers a beadblast blue finish. I am thinking something like or having parkerized. I don't think duracoating it would would work very well. Any other choices out there

Bill DeShivs · September 24, 2011, 01:55 PM

Any plated finish, or ion-bonded finish will hold up better than bluing.
Parkerizing is a good, inexpensive finish.

WESHOOT2 · October 2, 2011, 11:59 AM

It is so easy for me to recommend service and finishes from www.apwcogan.com AND www.robarguns.com

I can personally recommend both Mr. Cogan's hardchrome and Mr. Barkmann's NP3.

NP3 is my current personal favorite finish.
Still.....

September 24, 2011, 01:38 PM	#1
Whirlwind06 Senior Member Join Date: March 3, 2006 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 998	S&W model 10 refinish options? I have a well used model 10 that I picked up. It is functionly solid good lock up and timing. But it must have someone truck gun or something. Quite a few rust spots with some pitting. annd just looks like heck. I have used some fine grit sandpaper to to remove the rust and keep the bare metal well oiled for now. It is a good shooter and I would like to get it refinished. I see S&W offers a beadblast blue finish. I am thinking something like or having parkerized. I don't think duracoating it would would work very well. Any other choices out there Last edited by Whirlwind06; September 24, 2011 at 02:05 PM.

September 24, 2011, 01:55 PM	#2
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,981	Any plated finish, or ion-bonded finish will hold up better than bluing. Parkerizing is a good, inexpensive finish. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

October 2, 2011, 11:59 AM	#3
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	I don't care about "looks" It is so easy for me to recommend service and finishes from www.apwcogan.com AND www.robarguns.com I can personally recommend both Mr. Cogan's hardchrome and Mr. Barkmann's NP3. NP3 is my current personal favorite finish. Still..... __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"