Star Firestar Restoration

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Jaxinc

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Got my wife a Firestar and had it cerakoted in the colors of her picking, black/dark pink.

The weapon was rusted and the blueing was completely worn, so this is a noticeable improvement.

My BM next to it for comparison. photo_2020-06-05_10-13-12.jpg photo_2020-06-05_10-13-11.jpg photo_2020-06-05_10-13-13.jpg photo_2020-06-05_10-13-12 (2).jpg
 
May I be real forward here and just ask, so how much about does it cost to do a handgun like that..?? Also how much time does it take??
 
While I’m indifferent to the color choice, I am glad that she got to pick the colors and personalize it for herself.
 
Both pistols look good and I'm sure that you will enjoy both of them. My Firestar M43 9mm and M40 40S&W have been very reliable and accurate. And if pink makes the wife happy, that is all that matters.
 
One last step would be to rejuvenate the grips. It would make the gun look a lot better in my opinion.
 
I'm glad your wife is happy. That pink kinda hurts my eyes.
Could have been far worse lol There were far brighter shades of pink, so I suggested the darkest one. Came out fairly well imo

May I be real forward here and just ask, so how much about does it cost to do a handgun like that..?? Also how much time does it take??
Charged 200 flat for the Firestar, and a tad more for the BM because I had other things done to it.

One last step would be to rejuvenate the grips. It would make the gun look a lot better in my opinion.
That's next one the list. She does wood working as a hobby and was thinking of making her own, while I'm looking at some grips from https://www.altamontco.com/pistol-grips/star/star The Rosewood specifically.
 
I was going to suggest Tillander grips for pink but rosewood would be great. I applaud her taste. No probs here with the pink, it's her firearm! Us guys change ours to our tastes. Why can't the ladies! Just tell her;

You go girl! And introduce your friends!
 
I think it's a great job ! I like old looking guns some bluing gone and maybe a small scratch or two .
Guess I like it to have the disressed look , kinda like me !
 
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