Where should I get my Dan Wesson reblued?

Sniper X · Mar 16, 2010

So I got that nice old 14-2 Service in .357mag, and want to get it high polish blued. Don't want parkerized or flat, high polish blue for me on this gun because it came that way and it is a beautiful gun. Just need refinish....

thanks in advance all!

Guillermo · Mar 16, 2010

http://www.fordsguns.com/

WC145 · Mar 16, 2010

I hear great things about Ford's and the pictures I've seen of their work are very impressive.

WC145 · Mar 16, 2010

Apparently I'm not the only one!!

Schofield3 · Mar 16, 2010

Nice lookin wheel gun there!

Sniper X · Mar 16, 2010

Thnks Wayne! You'll get to shoot it as much as you want when we actually get out to the range!

Confederate · Mar 16, 2010

I've been told that the old-styled bluing found on old S&W and Colt revolvers isn't available any more because of ecological concerns. Whether other companies offer it these days, I don't know -- I'd make sure the process is the same, though.

I'm a big fan of hard chroming. It is incredibly hard, protects against rust, wears much better than blue (forever, in fact) and is very thin.

But it's not anywhere near as beautiful, alas!

Nomad · Mar 16, 2010

Here is a link to the guy who used to manage the bluing department for Dan Wesson. He now has his own shop. Super guy. www.blueridgebluing.com

jimmyraythomason · Mar 16, 2010

I'm a big fan of hard chroming.

In the past DWs had to be copper plated before nickling(or chrome plating) as the nickle or chrome would not adhere to the metal. I don't know if that is still true but I would find out before attempting it.

madcratebuilder · Mar 17, 2010

Blueridgebluing or Fords. Have you checked to see if anyone local does quality work?

Sniper X · Mar 17, 2010

No but I might ask around at a couple gun shops....good tip. I never think there is anyone local that does anything anymore here in the Albuquerque area! And usually I am right so I kind of gave up even trying to find local pros.

hardluk1 · Mar 17, 2010

Blue Ridge Blueing use to do DW's new work for them. That would be a good place to start.

DeepSouth · Mar 17, 2010

I'll second Fords

Their Black Nickel is beautiful to a new level.

madcratebuilder · Mar 18, 2010

DeepSouth said:
I'll second Fords

Their Black Nickel is beautiful to a new level.

WOW! That is very nice. That makes want to go buy a gun that needs to be refinished!

Sniper X · Mar 18, 2010

I talked to the guy at Blue Ridge so I am sending it there. I'll do a full report after I get it back. He is a very nice guy and did indeed use to blue for Dan Wesson, in fact he may have blued my gun originally!

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