My new .22lr revolver.

TheNocturnus · July 29, 2011, 10:55 PM

Just got a H&R model 929 9 shot revolver. It was manufactured in 1982 and has quite a bit of wear on it. It does have some rusting on the handle and I have tried my best to remove all of it. This gun will not win any beauty contest but it is just cool. Any thoughts on how to remove the rust that is left on it or just any general comments. Sorry one of my tattoo's is in the one pic, I take those pics for proof of ownership for insurance reasons.

I actually "needed" another .22lr because I traded my
light-striking PT-22 in towards a Glock 22.

pennhead · July 29, 2011, 11:11 PM

I have a soft spot for most any .22LR revolver.

My one & only H&R revolver was a Model 999 Sportsman top-break .22LR, and it was truly an awesome little gun. I kick myself for ever trading it off. It shot well, and I shot well with it... a good combination.

Here's a shot I found online:

TheNocturnus · July 30, 2011, 01:44 AM

Nice. You should try to find another one. Mine was sitting in my LGS begging me to take it home and care for it.

PoorRichRichard · July 30, 2011, 02:37 AM

Dude! What are you talkin' about?! That gun looks rad!!! And that is a great idea with the tattoo pics with the gun.

32 Magnum · July 30, 2011, 10:34 AM

Try FLITZ paste metal polish. I've used it on, literally, hundreds of H&R guns and following directions it has removed surface rust and brightened up the polished parts. I've also used METALGLO which is roughly the same and gives the same results. Either one will work for you, just don't use it on a "color case hardened" finish.....

TheNocturnus · July 30, 2011, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Try FLITZ paste metal polish. I've used it on, literally, hundreds of H&R guns and following directions it has removed surface rust and brightened up the polished parts. I've also used METALGLO which is roughly the same and gives the same results. Either one will work for you, just don't use it on a "color case hardened" finish.....

I will try that, thanks for the advice.

Sarge · July 30, 2011, 04:40 PM

Those little H&Rs make a nice woods-beater.

TheNocturnus · July 30, 2011, 10:56 PM

Ordered some Metal Glo off of Ebay today. Hope I can get the rest of the rust off of it. Most of it is on the handle, the barrel has a very small spot of rust inside, and there is a small spot on the side. The blueing on the gun still looks good though.

TheNocturnus · August 6, 2011, 12:45 PM

UPDATE: Got the Metal glo in the mail today. I polished the heck out of the gun and was able to remove the rust in the barrel and some of it on the handle. I think permanent damage has been done by the previous owners lack of care for this gun. There is some pitting on the grip that I cannot fix.

All in all the gun looks much better and after shooting it, I like it even more.

richardcorey · August 6, 2011, 03:24 PM

Nocturnus 31: As for the pits and a few rust spots, just call them "character marks" and try not to add any of your own. But hey, you got it as a shooter and a woods-toter, and you said it shoots good, so what more is there?? I admire a clean shiny new pistol, but sometimes the real sweetheart is one that's been there and back. Enjoy your H&R.

32 Magnum · August 6, 2011, 08:47 PM

Speaking of guns that have been there and done that - here's one of my favorites. I've got a couple hundred H&Rs but this one stands out because of all the character it has. The other things - the rare 5 inch barrel in .38 - this was obviously purchased with a purpose in mind and from the looks of it, it served that purpose well.
BTW - this one under went the FLITZ and silicone coating treatment and you can see the results. At least all the active rust was stopped and what is left of the plating is well protected.
IMG_2120.jpg

TheNocturnus · August 6, 2011, 09:45 PM

@32 Magnum
Wow, that gun has been around. It does have character though and it still looks classy.

@richardcorey

yeah I agree the marks do add some character to the gun. The rest of the gun besides the handle looks beautiful, barring a couple small spots. It is pretty accurate and is a blast to shoot, no pun intended.

SilentHitz · August 7, 2011, 07:47 AM

Nice find, always liked the H&R 22s...just fun to shoot. Looked for a 999 a couple years ago, didn't find one, but did find a 22 Special...forerunner of the 999.

noelf2 · August 7, 2011, 10:34 AM

I've had my H&R 949 9 shot revolver for about 20 years now.
These are great guns for the woods. I'm a big fan of H&R 22's, and even the 32's.

8shot357 · August 7, 2011, 04:14 PM

The gun matchs the Tattoo

July 29, 2011, 11:11 PM	#2
pennhead Junior Member Join Date: September 3, 2007 Posts: 5	Nice! I have a soft spot for most any .22LR revolver. My one & only H&R revolver was a Model 999 Sportsman top-break .22LR, and it was truly an awesome little gun. I kick myself for ever trading it off. It shot well, and I shot well with it... a good combination. Here's a shot I found online:

July 30, 2011, 01:44 AM	#3
TheNocturnus Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,097	Nice. You should try to find another one. Mine was sitting in my LGS begging me to take it home and care for it. __________________ My EDC: Gun Wallet Brain (Use this one the most)

July 30, 2011, 04:40 PM	#7
Sarge Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2002 Location: MO Posts: 5,457	Those little H&Rs make a nice woods-beater. __________________ People were smarter before the Internet, or imbeciles were harder to notice.

July 30, 2011, 10:56 PM	#8
TheNocturnus Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,097	Ordered some Metal Glo off of Ebay today. Hope I can get the rest of the rust off of it. Most of it is on the handle, the barrel has a very small spot of rust inside, and there is a small spot on the side. The blueing on the gun still looks good though. __________________ My EDC: Gun Wallet Brain (Use this one the most)

August 6, 2011, 12:45 PM	#9
TheNocturnus Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,097	UPDATE: Got the Metal glo in the mail today. I polished the heck out of the gun and was able to remove the rust in the barrel and some of it on the handle. I think permanent damage has been done by the previous owners lack of care for this gun. There is some pitting on the grip that I cannot fix. All in all the gun looks much better and after shooting it, I like it even more. __________________ My EDC: Gun Wallet Brain (Use this one the most)

July 30, 2011, 02:37 AM	#4
PoorRichRichard Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2011 Location: San Berdoo Posts: 269	Dude! What are you talkin' about?! That gun looks rad!!! And that is a great idea with the tattoo pics with the gun.

July 30, 2011, 10:34 AM	#5
32 Magnum Member In Memoriam Join Date: January 17, 2009 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 364	Try FLITZ paste metal polish. I've used it on, literally, hundreds of H&R guns and following directions it has removed surface rust and brightened up the polished parts. I've also used METALGLO which is roughly the same and gives the same results. Either one will work for you, just don't use it on a "color case hardened" finish.....

August 6, 2011, 03:24 PM	#10
richardcorey Senior Member Join Date: July 4, 2009 Location: SW Ok Posts: 113	Nocturnus 31: As for the pits and a few rust spots, just call them "character marks" and try not to add any of your own. But hey, you got it as a shooter and a woods-toter, and you said it shoots good, so what more is there?? I admire a clean shiny new pistol, but sometimes the real sweetheart is one that's been there and back. Enjoy your H&R. __________________ sometimes your shadow leads, sometimes your shadow follows, BUT when your shadow says "Cuidado!!" LISTEN!!!

August 6, 2011, 08:47 PM	#11
32 Magnum Member In Memoriam Join Date: January 17, 2009 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 364	Speaking of guns that have been there and done that - here's one of my favorites. I've got a couple hundred H&Rs but this one stands out because of all the character it has. The other things - the rare 5 inch barrel in .38 - this was obviously purchased with a purpose in mind and from the looks of it, it served that purpose well. BTW - this one under went the FLITZ and silicone coating treatment and you can see the results. At least all the active rust was stopped and what is left of the plating is well protected. IMG_2120.jpg

August 6, 2011, 09:45 PM	#12
TheNocturnus Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,097	@32 Magnum Wow, that gun has been around. It does have character though and it still looks classy. @richardcorey yeah I agree the marks do add some character to the gun. The rest of the gun besides the handle looks beautiful, barring a couple small spots. It is pretty accurate and is a blast to shoot, no pun intended. __________________ My EDC: Gun Wallet Brain (Use this one the most)

August 7, 2011, 07:47 AM	#13
SilentHitz Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Ms. Posts: 1,984	Nice find, always liked the H&R 22s...just fun to shoot. Looked for a 999 a couple years ago, didn't find one, but did find a 22 Special...forerunner of the 999. __________________ Guns don't kill people, husbands who come home early do. http://k5fv.com/

August 7, 2011, 10:34 AM	#14
noelf2 Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: Stuart, VA Posts: 2,473	I've had my H&R 949 9 shot revolver for about 20 years now. These are great guns for the woods. I'm a big fan of H&R 22's, and even the 32's. __________________ Liberty and freedom often offends those who understand neither.

August 7, 2011, 04:14 PM	#15
8shot357 Junior member Join Date: September 7, 2010 Posts: 1,740	The gun matchs the Tattoo