Polishing a matte SS pistol?

[Buck Nekkid]

Howdy! I want a stainless steel CZ 75, but it only comes in a matte finish. Is it possible, and economical, to have one polished to a bright finish? My interest is in then having it engraved.

It it possible to engrave a matte stainless steel pistol and have the engraving come out sharp and brilliant?

Here's what one looks like:



Thanks for any info.

 

[Big Az Al]

Polishing A MATTE finished SS Firearm

I am At work and can not look at you picture.

BUT

The only thing that would Influence me on polishing any matte finished firearm is the depth of the markings, If the stamped numbers and letters are deep enough that I know I will be able to cut thru the matte with out loosing them, then a polish finish is not a problem.

That said if you have an engraver in mind, let him be the judge, most engravers are caple and want to do their own prep work, EI.... Polish the metal. Working with the engraver wether the markings are deep enough, or the engraver says he will have to deepen them, he/she will be the "man with the plan" and not held to following someone elses tracks!

 

[Buck Nekkid]

BA, thanks pard! Good Advice.

Any other suggestions?? Has anyone tried this?

 

[rcmodel]

I strongly second Big Az Al's advice.

Let the engraver call the shot's on what needs to be done.

Myself, I think good engraving on a matte background looks mighty fine.

A lot of high-grade guns are done that way.
Look at the floor-plate on the right:
http://www.billmainsgunengraver.com/Custom Engraved Rifles by Bill Mains.htm

And this satin nickle Colt:
http://www.gunfancy.com/klop1903.JPG

Besides, a high polish on stainless steel will pick up & show scratches from a mile away.
I wouldn't do it on a bet.

rcmodel

 

[Buck Nekkid]

rcmodel! Thanks for the pics, I kind of thought that would work! Wow the 1911 looks stunning!

Now to find a "reasonable" engraver!