Help me polish metal!


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gearbox
August 26, 2003, 11:27 PM
I have a Dremel and I would like a smoother pull on my USP9C and GP100.

What are the key points to polish?

Lets keep it simple and clear. No use confusing me. :)
Thank you.

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bountyhunter
August 27, 2003, 12:54 AM
You might as well skip the dremel part and take it straight to the gunsmith.

1911Tuner
August 27, 2003, 05:56 AM
Dremels have destroyed more firearms than the dream team of
Clinton, Clinton, Feinstein, Schumer, and Kennedy.

Cheerios! (Honey Nut)

Tuner

mete
August 27, 2003, 07:53 AM
YES throw away the dremel. This is not a machine operation. You must first have a thorough understanding of trigger mechanisms. Then you must have a collection ( different shapes) of fine stones. Then you must carefully polish surfaces without rounding or changing angles. It might be easier and safer to take it to a gunsmith.

4v50 Gary
August 27, 2003, 07:55 AM
Dremels have very limited application.

For trigger work, use the soft and hard arkansas stone. Go slow, especially on the contact points and refit frequently to test.

Hand_Rifle_Guy
August 27, 2003, 12:19 PM
The Poorboy's Trigger Job. (http://www.gunblast.com/Poorboy.htm)

No Dremels. No stoning. Heck, no dis-assembly!

I've tried it. It works. On hammer autos, also.

From Jeff Quinn over at www.gunblast.com

gearbox
August 27, 2003, 08:06 PM
You guys win....for now!

Tom Held
August 29, 2003, 04:26 PM
Doug Turnbull, Turnbull Restorations, has an incredible 35 minute videotape on metal refinishing, the best I have ever seen. Their restoration work is impecable. Worth ordering for about $60, maybe less. He is considered one of the premier, if not the best, firearms refinisher in the US.

P95Carry
August 29, 2003, 05:05 PM
Without even taking a stone near the critical parts ...... a small benefit can be obtained by buffing, with fine compound ... to produce a high mirror finish on trigger notch, sear etc .... no metal is removed to speak of and profiles are not at risk ...... a noticeable degree of increased smoothness can be usually found.

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