[Steelharp]

Guys, I just acquired my second Hi Power, a 1981 vintage. I have a question. My '69 looks just gorgeous, bright deep blued finish. The '81 is a bit subdued in comparison. When I stuck it in my Milt Sparks rig, it was a bit of a tight fit. I pulled it out, and the finish where the holster rubbed it was gorgeous, almost mirror like. What can I use to get the entire pistol's finish to look like that? Is there a compound or something that can be used on a blued finish?

Thanks, Mikey D...

[BHPshooter]

Well, I have never heard of that problem. I DON'T KNOW, so don't take this without a good grain of salt, but I would think that you could use some automotive polish or or rubbing compound to do that, or probably safer, you could go to a leather shop, buy some leather, and rub the rough side all over the pistol until you are happy. It'd probably be more uniform that way, too.

Wes

[C.R.Sam]

Or...give it a good wipe down with a RIG rag.

Sam

[Bren]

Use some "Flitz" with a soft cloth constantly changing the earea on the cloth. This will clean it and protect it and is safe on Blue if you don't get carried away. Bren

[Steelharp]

Flitz I've heard of, but I gotta ask... what's a RIG rag?

Mikey D...

[C.R.Sam]

RIG rag...
Little dab of R.I.G. (Rust Inhibiting Grease) rubbed into the wooly side of a piece of sheepskin.

Great for anti corrosion but also often makes dulled blue look sharp.

Sam

[Steelharp]

Thought I'd try the leather idea first, since I had an inexpensive Bianchi soft leather holster laying around the house... worked perfectly! Thanks for the suggestions, guys...

Mikey D...