Scuff and scratches off blued revolvers

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flatovercrest

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Hi, I have a S&W 586 that I purchased used last month. Previous owner didn't shoot it much, but carried it a lot on holster at his ranch.
Because of that it does have few scuffs and light scratches on it's blued surface.
Any product that can help me get rid of those (or make them less visible) without the need to refinish the firearm?
Also, same problem on the wood grips...anything for that area without the need to purchase a set of new (expensive) ones?
Thanks in advance.

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Strip and refinish the grips. If you don't want to, someone who refinishes furniture or wood could maybe do it for you, as long as they don't get carried away with sanding them or something. As for the gun, all you can do is get some cold blue for touchup, and apply it very carefully to just the areas that need it. Will not be a perfect match to a factory blue but if you keep it oiled outside it will not show up very bad. Then again a little blue holster wear without it being rust damage is not a huge deal, gives the gun some character if it is not outrageous. You are not gonna make it look factory new on the cheap, I am afraid.
 
If the cold blue route isn't what your wanting its going to cost a bit to get it looking new. If you can stand it the way it is just keep the rust off and shoot it, a little wear gives character like TOM2 said.
 
My advice, fuggedaboudit. If you've purchased the gun as a shooter then enjoy it as it is. Judging from the photo you've posted, the gun is in excellent condition. Why mess with its finish? I have a few older guns. The dings and scratches on them are, as far as I'm concerned, beauty marks. And, btw, you fire that gun enough, you'll put a few dings of your own on it.
 
That's called "character". It was obviously a working gun. If it's a working gun for you, leave it as is and add a few more wear marks to it.


New grips are readily available from several sources, including eBay. Alternatively, use something like Homer Formby's refinishing stuff to gently restore the finish without removing the patina they've acquired over the years.

BTW, great-looking gun!
 
I have to say that if you keep it clean and a protective film on it, and treat it nice, and don't let any rust get started, it will retain value as is. The grips are too dark for me to see well but with a magnum, I usually switch them off to some sort of ergonomically improved rubber grips anyway. That should make it more enjoyable to shoot alot. You could clean the grips and make up your mind later, but I bet if you get some nice Pachmyer or similiar grips for shooting, that will go down on your list of priorities. Be sure to put some sort of protective film under the grips on the frame if you change them, sweat and moisture can tend to work in along the edges of wood grips or rubber grips too and eat off the blueing or rust there.
 
I tried cold bluing my S&W model 53 when I was young and stupid. It reduced the value by 50%. Keep a lite coating of oil on the gun and enjoy it. I've got the 6 in barrel version and it is a great gun.
 
Don't worry, be happy.....

Your gun is bootyfull.... it has a personality.... it is pre-lurved :D

Now, do as you are told! Oil it and go shoot it! :D

And I expect a range report on my desk in the morning;)
 
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