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Thread: Handgun Facelift
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April 9th, 2012, 07:35 PM #1
Handgun Facelift
Here are a couple Rugers that needed a facelift:
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Ron USAF Ret E-8 FFL01/SOT3 NRA Benefactor Member
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April 9th, 2012, 07:43 PM #2Member
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Re: Handgun Facelift
Very nice. How old are the firearms?
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April 9th, 2012, 07:48 PM #3
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The first one was from 1978, the second was from 1972. The exteriors were what was bad looking. The bores and the cylinders were in almost perfect condition.
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Ron USAF Ret E-8 FFL01/SOT3 NRA Benefactor Member
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April 9th, 2012, 08:23 PM #4
Re: Handgun Facelift
Wow. Very nice. Duracoat I presume?
So this is why you've been hunting old Rugers.Selling off a a sizeable Spyderco collection here
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April 9th, 2012, 08:42 PM #5Senior Member
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Re: Handgun Facelift
Was that diy project? It came out great, looks good.
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April 9th, 2012, 08:52 PM #6
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rwb1500, Actually it's Cerakote. I just happened to get those at a very good price so I couldn't pass them up. Typically I don't want to have to do that to the guns I buy, It detracts from the collector value. Ruger collectors each have their own niches, some only collect Old Model SA's, some only collect Ruger #1 rifles, some, the Ruger .22 autos. I happen to like the Ruger Security Six series DA's so that is what I look for. Although, if I run across a collectible single action for a good price, I'll buy it as trading material.
lhowland.40, Yes and no it's DIY, I run a gun repair and refurbishment business (part time for now) so I'm set up to do Cerakoting. I just happen to prefer CeraKote over Duracoat.Ron USAF Ret E-8 FFL01/SOT3 NRA Benefactor Member
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April 9th, 2012, 09:07 PM #7
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The engine-turning on the trigger and hammer is a classy touch. Nice work.
--Phil
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April 9th, 2012, 09:45 PM #8Active Member
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Re: Handgun Facelift
Very nice Ron!
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April 9th, 2012, 10:02 PM #9
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There is something about jeweling and old guns that just seems to go together. Reminds me of the stuff you used to see from the 20' and 30's during the art deco period. Always liked it with a nice black contrast or mother of pearl.
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April 9th, 2012, 10:57 PM #10
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beautiful, nice work.
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