S&W 910 holster wear

308Loader · August 16, 2017, 05:25 PM

So the local gander was closing and had their used guns heavily discounted. I picked up a Smith and Wesson 910 for $150. Great deal in my mind for a working pistol. It has a lot of holster wear on it, and the slide could use refinishing as well. Guy at the store said it was a police trade-in. I know it is a budget pistol but after shooting it a bit I think I really like it. What could a novice do to refinish it? I already made the mistake of buying one of those "super black" paint pens from the LGS and used it on the frame, kind of looks crapy up close. Could the frame be striped of its paint all together without complete disassembly and just leave it shiny aluminum or what ever it is? what about bluing the slide, can that be done by a novice? Or would the best thing to do is leave it ugly and just enjoy it for what it is. The trigger is awesome and has a very short reset, the plastic sights still work well, grips are worn but serviceable, just a nice gun to shoot feels good in the hand.

Tidewater_Kid · August 16, 2017, 07:11 PM

Personally I wouldn't mess with it. Too many opportunities to mess something up. Keep it the way it is and enjoy it.

Mobuck · August 16, 2017, 08:03 PM

At $150, I wouldn't mess with it either. You could have it "coated" but then it would be a $250-300 pistol and you wouldn't have any more than you did @ $150. Just keep the slide from rusting and shoot it.

308Loader · August 16, 2017, 08:29 PM

will 5900 series parts fit 910? looking at sights and grips.

Onward Allusion · August 16, 2017, 10:12 PM

Some 3rd Gen Smith parts (59XX & 915) will fit the 910 . . . like grips, recoil spring, guide rod, & springs. The barrel, slide, & frame are not the same as 59XX or 915. Not totally sure about the slide release, firing pin, or safety. I think they are interchangeable but don't hold me to it. I don't think sights are the same as the 915 or 59XX. I don't have a 910 only 59XX & 915's.

jjmotsch · September 3, 2017, 10:12 PM

You could have it cerakoted. Cerakote is a spray on and baked on finish. It is pretty durable.

muzzleblast... · September 4, 2017, 07:59 AM

Gotta love getting a great deal on a fully functional, yet ugly gun. I've been there. Unless the finish wear is such that it "hurts my eyes", I'll leave it alone and appreciate it for what it is, with no worries about making it somewhat uglier. YMMV.

August 16, 2017, 05:25 PM	#1
308Loader Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 639	S&W 910 holster wear So the local gander was closing and had their used guns heavily discounted. I picked up a Smith and Wesson 910 for $150. Great deal in my mind for a working pistol. It has a lot of holster wear on it, and the slide could use refinishing as well. Guy at the store said it was a police trade-in. I know it is a budget pistol but after shooting it a bit I think I really like it. What could a novice do to refinish it? I already made the mistake of buying one of those "super black" paint pens from the LGS and used it on the frame, kind of looks crapy up close. Could the frame be striped of its paint all together without complete disassembly and just leave it shiny aluminum or what ever it is? what about bluing the slide, can that be done by a novice? Or would the best thing to do is leave it ugly and just enjoy it for what it is. The trigger is awesome and has a very short reset, the plastic sights still work well, grips are worn but serviceable, just a nice gun to shoot feels good in the hand. __________________ Just a dude with stuff.

August 16, 2017, 08:29 PM	#4
308Loader Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 639	will 5900 series parts fit 910? looking at sights and grips. __________________ Just a dude with stuff.

August 16, 2017, 10:12 PM	#5
Onward Allusion Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2009 Location: Back in a Non-Free State Posts: 3,133	Some 3rd Gen Smith parts (59XX & 915) will fit the 910 . . . like grips, recoil spring, guide rod, & springs. The barrel, slide, & frame are not the same as 59XX or 915. Not totally sure about the slide release, firing pin, or safety. I think they are interchangeable but don't hold me to it. I don't think sights are the same as the 915 or 59XX. I don't have a 910 only 59XX & 915's. __________________ Simple as ABC . . . Always Be Carrying

September 3, 2017, 10:12 PM	#6
jjmotsch Junior Member Join Date: April 3, 2010 Posts: 5	You could have it cerakoted. Cerakote is a spray on and baked on finish. It is pretty durable. __________________ jjmotsch Check us out: ak47news.com

August 16, 2017, 07:11 PM	#2
Tidewater_Kid Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 925	Personally I wouldn't mess with it. Too many opportunities to mess something up. Keep it the way it is and enjoy it.

August 16, 2017, 08:03 PM	#3
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	At $150, I wouldn't mess with it either. You could have it "coated" but then it would be a $250-300 pistol and you wouldn't have any more than you did @ $150. Just keep the slide from rusting and shoot it.

September 4, 2017, 07:59 AM	#7
muzzleblast... Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2015 Location: Obwat, TN Posts: 285	Gotta love getting a great deal on a fully functional, yet ugly gun. I've been there. Unless the finish wear is such that it "hurts my eyes", I'll leave it alone and appreciate it for what it is, with no worries about making it somewhat uglier. YMMV.