[Ducttape4all]

I took more work than just soaking it for 30 min and rubbing it off with my fingers that makes it look light brass color.(like 1st pic) I used metal polish and my dremel to get it looking good. Hope it won't rust I coated it good with Rem oil.

 

[101Combat Vet]

It looks good.. Real easy to do too huh??? I used rem oil too until I got my weapon shield that is gun butter (mmm butter). I am glad I found out and did that to mine..

 

[jmr]

Isn't the barrel made of stainless steel or is the slide only in stainless?

 

[243ww]

Isn't the barrel made of stainless steel or is the slide only in stainless?

I believe that the barrel is through hardened stainless...



I like the gold look before it was polished, that would go good with an olive body. 8)

 

[coltman1985]

All stainless and plastic (Zettel polymer).

 

[amathis]

Maybe this is naive BUT does this effect the warranty in any way?

 

[tsix]

So is the gold colored barrel before polishing? I agree it might look good on the dark earth frame.

 

[Rocket35]

OK- I havn't heard about this yet! Give me more details please- looks great by the way. 8)

 

[tamworth]

how could this possibly NOT be bad for the metal?! I;ve seen vinegar do some intense things in High school science projects!

 

[101Combat Vet]

OK- I havn't heard about this yet! Give me more details please- looks great by the way. 8)

http://mp-pistol.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=6101



look around on here you will see mine



and here for a run-down on how to do it



http://mp-pistol.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=4233

 

[Rocket35]

Thanks I will check them out!

 

[tamworth]

ok after reading through those links I feel a little less weary about the process... but the barrel and the slide are NOT parts of the gun I'd want to possibly weaken!

 

[101Combat Vet]

ok after reading through those links I feel a little less weary about the process... but the barrel and the slide are NOT parts of the gun I'd want to possibly weaken!

I have fired 300-400 rounds after I did that and no hiccups whatsoever. In my eyes it works and plan on doing that with my next gun too.

 

[Rocket35]

Good to know- I might just have to try it out when I get a chance. :wink:

 

[101Combat Vet]

Good to know- I might just have to try it out when I get a chance. :wink:

I am fully confident in this method.... try it out and post some pics brother

:wink:

 

[tsix]

Oh yea..and it looks great!

 

[Ducttape4all]

I love the two tone look. I want to get some other mods done too. I'll be sending it to Burwell or Bowie as soon as I can to get rid of my 10# MA trigger down to around 5# and beaver tail removed.

 

[Steelshooter]

I would assume it does. Not my cup of tea. Or vinegar in this case.

Maybe this is naive BUT does this effect the warranty in any way?

 

[John Marshall]

Vinegar will not affect the strength of the barrel etc, You would be lucky to penetrate more than 2 or 3 thousands of an inch,

 

[Steelshooter]

I don't think it will harm the barrel other than removing the Mellonite protection (such as it is). I don't imagine S&W will honor the warranty thats enough reason for me not to do it.