[cpirtle]

A couple of months ago in this thread (http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=343506&highlight=chrome) we had a great discussion of hard chroming revolvers.

I picked up a nice condition but fairly worn S&W 10-5, and decided to have it hard chromed. I opted for Metalife which, to the naked eye, is the same as hard chrome but with slightly better properties.

I'm pretty happy with the Metalife, especially for the price - amazing bang for the buck.

The Tyler is a black aluminum one that I bead blasted. Only thing left is a decent looking set of grips.

Can't wait to get out to shoot it.

Sorry for the crummy pic's, will try to get some better ones outside this weekend.

http://www.pirtleranch.com/images/Guns/10-5hc/1.jpg

http://www.pirtleranch.com/images/Guns/10-5hc/2.jpg

[papajohn]

There's something about the Model 10's that makes them ALL look good to me.....and apparently to you as well. I like that finish, I've thought about having that done to a few guns. Let us know (via photos, of course! ;)) when you find the right grips.

PJ

[Jim March]

You know what it needs next?

A good Red Dot sight :D.

[Dksimon]

looks nice, Im not much of a revolver fan but you have to respect beauty when you see it.

[bannockburn]

cpirtle

I had Ron Mahovsky give his Metalife treatment to a number of my guns over the years. Each one turned out great, with the finish still looking "factory fresh", some after nearly 30 years. And you're right; you can't beat the price as mine all cost less to do than having them reblued. One super tough finish.

[cpirtle]

Thanks for all of the positive replies.

Jim, I was actually thinking carbon fiber grips and a laser ;)

I had a plastic model 10 snub nose when I was a kid and since then I have always felt the model 10 was the standard by which other snub nose's were judged. The large K frame and square butt combined with a tiny barrel are almost a contradiction in terms and convey a truly "snubbed" look.

I have some Ace fake pearl grips I ordered about 6 weeks ago that have been waiting for the gun. When I got it home and installed them they were warped. luckily, Midway has an excellent return policy so they're going back. I may just end up making some in black Micarta if I can't find some I like.

bannockburn: it was your Beretta I think that pushed me over the top in the decision to go with Ron on the finish.

[papajohn]

Black Micarta would look SWEEEEEET! I think I just came up with another gun project for when I win the Lottery I always forget to play..........:banghead:

Papajohn

[ArchAngelCD]

S&W still sells the same Square Dymondwood Checkered Service Grips (http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=13007&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=45303&training=) which are on your revolver including the S&W Medallion for only $30.95. IMO those grips will really complete the restoration and without costing you a ton of cash.

Nice job on that old Model 10 revolver... Very nice!

[yongxingfreesty]

that look good! i love that finish!

[bannockburn]

cpirtle

I'm glad I could be of some assistance in this matter. The gun looks great. Enjoy.

[cpirtle]

Well, it's probably going to be fall before I have some time to dedicate to making grips, so I just bought a set of NIB Walnuts (before they went to the laminate grips) on eBay. They should do the trick for now although not the final look I want.

When I make them I will probably do green linen Micarta.

Pic attached of walnut grips..

[1KPerDay]

Green would look cool on that, IMO. Nicely done.

[22LongRifle]

Keep that T Grip! Looks too damn cool.

22lr, another kid that was ruined by having toy snubnosed capguns!