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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...