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I have a S&W Model 59, nickel plated with blued accompaniments.
The nickel and the anodized aluminum look fine, but the blued parts: Trigger, slide release, hammer, and safety, are all showing wear. I know that's the nature of blued steel, but I was wondering how I could restore them to their former glory. The finish, where it remains, is still very highly-polished and reflective.
1) Should I send it somewhere that will do small parts? I called S&W and they couldn't give me a quote. Also, they wanted me to send in the whole gun, because they were afraid they would lose the parts (!).
2) Should I just try cold-bluing? Is there a way I can polish cold blue?
I know these are merely cosmetic matters. But it hurts my feelings to see my old gun looking this way.
The nickel and the anodized aluminum look fine, but the blued parts: Trigger, slide release, hammer, and safety, are all showing wear. I know that's the nature of blued steel, but I was wondering how I could restore them to their former glory. The finish, where it remains, is still very highly-polished and reflective.
1) Should I send it somewhere that will do small parts? I called S&W and they couldn't give me a quote. Also, they wanted me to send in the whole gun, because they were afraid they would lose the parts (!).
2) Should I just try cold-bluing? Is there a way I can polish cold blue?
I know these are merely cosmetic matters. But it hurts my feelings to see my old gun looking this way.
