refinish

The #1 community for Gun Owners in Indiana

Member Benefits:

  • Fewer Ads!
  • Discuss all aspects of firearm ownership
  • Discuss anti-gun legislation
  • Buy, sell, and trade in the classified section
  • Chat with Local gun shops, ranges, trainers & other businesses
  • Discover free outdoor shooting areas
  • View up to date on firearm-related events
  • Share photos & video with other members
  • ...and so much more!
    1. V

      Cautionary gunsmith/refinishing review - NW Indiana

      This is a cautionary review about a northwest Indiana shop whose name rhymes with cryptic booty gunsmithing. I want to make it clear that I get no joy from posting critical reviews about any establishment and this isn't meant to be punitive or retaliatory in nature. It's just that the quality of...
    2. warren5421

      Refinishing Work Needed-Nickel, Case Harding, and Bluing

      Anyone know where I can get refinishing work done? They are working guns so don't want to put $2000 in refinishing. I have 2 guns that I want the Backstrap and Trigger Guard Nickel plated. Frames of both Case Hardened. Cylinder and barrel blued. I live by the Indy airport so don't mind...
    3. mrm

      Havlins Firearms Finishing

      +11 Located in Fayette IN and worth the drive, whereever you are. I took some old guns out for cleaning and checking and have been going back since. In addition, i'e been very happy with: Parkerized/duracoat 2 handguns and a long gun Spring work/trigger jobs Firing pin issues Massive...
    4. S

      Refinishing tips for wood stocks

      I recently picked up a 12 ga pump pretty cheap and plan to fix it up a little. The metal and bluing are in good shape but the stock needs refinished. I have refinished furniture before, but never a gun. Is it the same? Anyone have any "secrets" that they are willing to share? Also, I'm...
    5. 88E30M50

      First Handgun Refinish Results

      Here is the result of my first attempt at refinishing a handgun. It's an Argentinian FM Hi-Power that I traded a Colt 1903 to my son for. It was a mottled parkerized/paint/bare metal finish that looked pretty shabby. I stripped the paint and then degreased it a couple of times with brake...
    Top Bottom