Re-blueing a blued revolver

[Tarn_Helm]

Suppose I have a revolver that I want carefully cleaned and reblued.

What are the options?

I prefer an in-state (CA) business to an out-of-state one--unless the out-of-state one is markedly superior.

If you've had a gun re-blued, by whom?

How did it turn out?

How has it held up?

Other options besides re-bluing?

Thanks, in advance.

[Kyle1886]

Tarn_Helm, is it a Ruger? I've been tempted to send my Security Six 6" to Ruger for re-blueing. They charge 130.00 for revolvers. However, like you, I'd rather have it done local. (...for me San Diego County---your area??)

Good luck.
Kyle

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http://www.gunbluing.com/

Glenrock blueing - - one of the best in the country. Yes, markedly superior. The real issue with blueing is the metal preparation work. As in all things in life, you get what you pay for.

[Tarn_Helm]

S&W

Tarn_Helm, is it a Ruger? I've been tempted to send my Security Six 6" to Ruger for re-blueing. They charge 130.00 for revolvers. However, like you, I'd rather have it done local. (...for me San Diego County---your area??)

Good luck.
Kyle

Nope.

It's an S&W.

The Ruger is stainless--just fine as is.

[Ribkick]

I have a S&W 27 in 8-3/8" barrel. I sent it to S&W for refinishing. It looks like a brand new gun and shipped back to me in a new box and factory wrapping. Don't destroy the value and let the manufacturer do it their way.

[Hilldweller]

I have a S&W 27 in 8-3/8" barrel. I sent it to S&W for refinishing. It looks like a brand new gun and shipped back to me in a new box and factory wrapping. Don't destroy the value and let the manufacturer do it their way.

+1

The colors of bluing are vastly different depending on the method used. If you want an original look, I agree with Ribkick 100%.

[Tarn_Helm]

Let's see the best re-bluing you all have ever had done!

+1

The colors of bluing are vastly different depending on the method used. If you want an original look, I agree with Ribkick 100%.

Ribkick: I have a S&W 27 in 8-3/8" barrel. I sent it to S&W for refinishing. It looks like a brand new gun and shipped back to me in a new box and factory wrapping. Don't destroy the value and let the manufacturer do it their way.

Thanks for the tip!

Hilldweller: +1 The colors of bluing are vastly different depending on the method used. If you want an original look, I agree with Ribkick 100%.

Thanks for confirming others' comments.

I'm still open to feedback.

Can you folks post pictures of your re-blued guns?


I went to the Glenrock Blue website and found only poor quality photos: http://www.gunbluing.com/photos.htm

Why would I employ the services of a business that does not take the trouble to display its work effectively?

Glenrock might be the best value for money, but I cannot conclude this based on the photos posted, unfortunately.

Let's see the best re-bluing you all have ever had done!

[Ribkick]

About bluing. The process is a complete dismantle down to the last pin and spring. Then the parts to be blued are stripped of the old finish.

Then all are polished. This is the most important part of the process. All polishing/buffing marks will show through the new blue. And all sharp corners, edges and mating surfaces must not be softened/rounded.

Then the parts are cleaned/sanitized (any oil/fingerprints etc. and the salts won't take) and enter the hot bluing baths, left the appropriate time and then dipped in a stopper, then rinsed. Then the firearm is oiled and reassembled.

So you see, it's not as simple as saying re-blue my gun.

Hope this helps. I have range duty tomorrow AM but will try to post a picture in the afternoon.

[Ribkick]

BTW, Glenrock's work looks very nice.

[Tarn_Helm]

Close-ups needed.

BTW, Glenrock's work looks very nice.

The Colt Single-Action Army Revolver that was hot blued looks good.

But that is not a very close close-up.

And that photo is the closest one of a blued revolver.

It's impossible to judge the quality of Glenrock's bluing from one photo that does not provide an adequate close-up.

I wish the owners would invest in a little photography.

If I am going to be paying to send my precious revolver a couple thousand miles and spend anything from $200.00 to $350.00--not including the $60.00 per hour to have rust and/or pits removed--then the business owners can at least post a variety of high quality close-ups of their work.

That only seems reasonable to me.