DallasCop2566
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Back in ancient history when duty weapons were restricted to
mostly revolvers, I carried a Smith and Wesson Model 686 (stainless finish, 4 inch barrel, .357 magnum caliber).
I retired and a friend that is an officer in a suburban police department and is assigned to motorcycle traffic enforcement borrowed it and carried it while his normal duty weapon was being repaired.
Apparently he used an old worn out holster and the strap snap on the inside next to the weapon was completely exposed and scratched the right side of the weapon, mostly on the side plate,cylinder and somewhat along the right side of the
barrel. I guess with all the vibration and bouncing, it really caused a lot of scratches.
I was wondering if it was possible to nickle plate a stainless weapon, anybody had experience with this procedure?
I had a suggestion to take it to a metal polishing establishment, but all I found don't do small jobs or weapons.
Any suggestions, recommendations greatly appreciated.
Another chapter in the life of Poor Old Roy-----------:banghead:
mostly revolvers, I carried a Smith and Wesson Model 686 (stainless finish, 4 inch barrel, .357 magnum caliber).
I retired and a friend that is an officer in a suburban police department and is assigned to motorcycle traffic enforcement borrowed it and carried it while his normal duty weapon was being repaired.
Apparently he used an old worn out holster and the strap snap on the inside next to the weapon was completely exposed and scratched the right side of the weapon, mostly on the side plate,cylinder and somewhat along the right side of the
barrel. I guess with all the vibration and bouncing, it really caused a lot of scratches.
I was wondering if it was possible to nickle plate a stainless weapon, anybody had experience with this procedure?
I had a suggestion to take it to a metal polishing establishment, but all I found don't do small jobs or weapons.
Any suggestions, recommendations greatly appreciated.
Another chapter in the life of Poor Old Roy-----------:banghead: