Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Association
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 11

Thread: Refinish 1911

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    (Allegheny County)
    Posts
    182
    Rep Power
    38

    Default Refinish 1911

    Since I'm sending my 1911 back to Springfield for some warranty work, I'm considering having them refinish it. Its a blued pistol that I bought even though I really wanted stainless. I couldn't pass up the deal, though, so I settled on the finish. I was looking at SA's custom shop worksheet and I notice there is an option under the refinishing section that says "Satin (matte) finish stainless steel pistol" I'm wondering whether they can put a stainless finish on a gun that is currently blued. Any ideas?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    ✠ Ēǻζţ ŞŧЯǿŪđ§βũЯģ, Pennsylvania
    (Monroe County)
    Posts
    5,606
    Rep Power
    1580206

    Default Re: Refinish 1911

    Quote Originally Posted by BigMikeM31 View Post
    Since I'm sending my 1911 back to Springfield for some warranty work, I'm considering having them refinish it. Its a blued pistol that I bought even though I really wanted stainless. I couldn't pass up the deal, though, so I settled on the finish. I was looking at SA's custom shop worksheet and I notice there is an option under the refinishing section that says "Satin (matte) finish stainless steel pistol" I'm wondering whether they can put a stainless finish on a gun that is currently blued. Any ideas?
    I think your best bet is to let them do the work, get it back, and send it to robar for the np3 finish.

    http://www.robarguns.com/np3.htm

    heard nothing but amazing reviews about this finish.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Helltown, Pennsylvania
    (Westmoreland County)
    Posts
    1,342
    Rep Power
    447025

    Default Re: Refinish 1911

    Quote Originally Posted by BigMikeM31 View Post
    Since I'm sending my 1911 back to Springfield for some warranty work, I'm considering having them refinish it. Its a blued pistol that I bought even though I really wanted stainless. I couldn't pass up the deal, though, so I settled on the finish. I was looking at SA's custom shop worksheet and I notice there is an option under the refinishing section that says "Satin (matte) finish stainless steel pistol" I'm wondering whether they can put a stainless finish on a gun that is currently blued. Any ideas?
    Simple answer no. Your gun is made of Carbon Steel not Stainless. Stainless is the metal, not a finish. If you want the look of stainless, then you probably want to get the gun hard chromed.
    Friends don't let friends buy Taurus's

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Brookville, Pennsylvania
    (Jefferson County)
    Age
    51
    Posts
    20,076
    Rep Power
    21474874

    Default Re: Refinish 1911

    As mentioned above, stainless steel is the type of metal of the gun - yours would be carbon steel. Polished or satin is what they did to it.

    There are nickel plating options in the world that will offer a similar look and offer some better protection against rusting.
    RIP: SFN, 1861, twoeggsup, Lambo, jamesjo, JayBell, 32 Magnum, Pro2A, mrwildroot, dregan, Frenchy, Fragger, ungawa, Mtn Jack, Grapeshot, R.W.J., PennsyPlinker, Statkowski, Deanimator, roland, aubie515

    Don't end up in my signature!

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    New Castle, Pennsylvania
    (Lawrence County)
    Posts
    8,392
    Rep Power
    4021338

    Default Re: Refinish 1911

    HARD CHROME.

    Lycanandneverlookback!thrope

    I taught Chuck Norris to bump-fire.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Helltown, Pennsylvania
    (Westmoreland County)
    Posts
    1,342
    Rep Power
    447025

    Default Re: Refinish 1911

    Quote Originally Posted by knight0334 View Post
    As mentioned above, stainless steel is the type of metal of the gun - yours would be carbon steel. Polished or satin is what they did to it.

    There are nickel plating options in the world that will offer a similar look and offer some better protection against rusting.
    Chrome or nickle plating applies a metal to the surface ot the gun. It can peal or flake off. Hardchrome is applied into the metal and will not peal.

    Hard chrome is better.

    Also, make sure it is done by someone who knows what they are doing. If you do it wrong, the gun will not go back together right, especially if the 1911 is tight to start with.
    Friends don't let friends buy Taurus's

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    (Allegheny County)
    Posts
    182
    Rep Power
    38

    Default Re: Refinish 1911

    How is the hard chrome in terms of rust and abrasion (mostly holster wear) resistance?

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    New Castle, Pennsylvania
    (Lawrence County)
    Posts
    8,392
    Rep Power
    4021338

    Default Re: Refinish 1911

    Quote Originally Posted by BigMikeM31 View Post
    How is the hard chrome in terms of rust and abrasion (mostly holster wear) resistance?
    Tough as nails. Rockwell 70ish. Pretty much the strongest finish you can get.

    Lycanitkicksassthrope

    I taught Chuck Norris to bump-fire.

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Dover, Pennsylvania
    (York County)
    Posts
    162
    Rep Power
    3044

    Default Re: Refinish 1911

    I agree with chemical, Robar's NP3 Finish is the best on the market and it has great lubricating properties. You will NEVER wear it off and it does not flake.

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    (Allegheny County)
    Posts
    182
    Rep Power
    38

    Default Re: Refinish 1911

    Lycan, where do you go for hard chrome work? I see SA offers that and since it's already there, I thought I might just get it done.

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Refinish before adding new sights?
    By joelad in forum General
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: September 28th, 2009, 01:07 PM
  2. Pistol refinish question
    By joelad in forum General
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: September 27th, 2009, 11:23 PM
  3. Anyone local who can refinish gun parts?
    By autotech6506 in forum General
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: April 17th, 2009, 06:10 PM
  4. anybody out there refinish (metal) rifles?PGH,PA
    By dannyboy762 in forum General
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: September 11th, 2008, 09:03 PM
  5. Winchester model 12 refinish
    By jpeters in forum General
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: March 31st, 2008, 03:58 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •