duracoat a revolver - timing issues?

[SkaerE]

would applying a coat of duracoat finish to a revolver be a poor idea? i have a S&W airweight 38 that is really showing some wear. i'm gonna be re-finishing a bunch of rifles and figured why not.

would i have to mask any areas off? i know people do it, browse here....

http://www.jimsgunsupply.com/DuraCoat/duracoatpictures.html

 

[slicksleeve]

Spray very thin or not at all on your tight tolerance areas, such as between the frame and yoke. If you get it to thick there you will have timing problems.

 

[451 Detonics]

I have had zero timing issues with this Model 12 I rescued. It was in horrible shape finish wise and I cleaned it up and had it Dura Coated.

 

[doc540]

Spray very thin or not at all on your tight tolerance areas, such as between the frame and yoke. If you get it to thick there you will timing problems.

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Do not ask me how I know this to be true. :0

 

[slicksleeve]

I know it to be true from the same experience I bet!

 

[MMCSRET]

I bought a Colt Trooper 357 that had been left in a leather holster in a drawer for over 30 years. It was pitted badly along the left side of the barrel and cylinder. The internals were like new, had been fired only a few times. I stripped the lock work out of the frame, took the rear sight off and the firing pin out of the frame and had it refinished with duracoat. Let it cure for a few weeks and then cleaned and reassembled the gun and went to the range. That is now my favorite full time use and carry for everything gun. The pits are still visible but the corrosion is stopped and the gun shoots like a dream. I say don't refinish without stripping the internals out first.