I have a stainless revolver I want to do some light action smoothing on. I probably won't even touch the hammer or trigger; just smooth out any machining marks on the rebound slide assembly, etc. I did this on a J frame S&W many years ago and made the action a lot smoother.
I have read that I shouldn't use any ferrous metal tools or abrasives on stainless because it may imbed ferrous metal into the stainless and defeat the "stainless" properties. I'm thinking of using a small, hard Arkanasas stone for the back of the rebound slide. Would Dremel silicon grinding bits and their blue and white rubber polishing bits be OK for the nooks and crannies?
I have also read that stainless firearms are treated with a chemical process at the factory which "pacifies" the steel and enhances rust resistance. The article suggested using a polish similar to the factory chemical after doing any grinding or polishing. Is this a good idea? What products would work?
Finally, does anyone make aftermarket spring kits to lighten the pull which are made of stainless steel?
Thanks in advance.
I have read that I shouldn't use any ferrous metal tools or abrasives on stainless because it may imbed ferrous metal into the stainless and defeat the "stainless" properties. I'm thinking of using a small, hard Arkanasas stone for the back of the rebound slide. Would Dremel silicon grinding bits and their blue and white rubber polishing bits be OK for the nooks and crannies?
I have also read that stainless firearms are treated with a chemical process at the factory which "pacifies" the steel and enhances rust resistance. The article suggested using a polish similar to the factory chemical after doing any grinding or polishing. Is this a good idea? What products would work?
Finally, does anyone make aftermarket spring kits to lighten the pull which are made of stainless steel?
Thanks in advance.