Fit and finish

ourbigbluehouse · Post by **ourbigbluehouse** » October 20th, 2007, 11:47 pm

Got another question for the experts in the groups. The finish near the muzzle of mine is about gone on the left side from the back about 3/8" and 1/4 on the right. Is this problematic? What's the cause? How do I fix it?

trent · Post by **trent** » October 21st, 2007, 12:02 am

I may just be tired, but I'm confused about what you are talking about,

I'm not claiming to be an "expert" in any way but, if you are referring to holster wear on the slide, then it's just cosmetic (it could rust I think) but I have wear on mine and carry it everyday with no rust problems

barnett3006 · Post by **barnett3006** » October 21st, 2007, 12:43 am

wear on a handguns finish is more than likely the result of being in a holster. Mine has holster wear around the muzzle and in a few spots on the slide from an old holster I had. Poor gun to holster fit will accelerate finish wear in certain spots.

It is not problematic, only cosmetic -- however, rust will occur more readily in the worn spots (not much more because Bluing is technically rust) just wipe her down with a good rust preventing oil every once in awhile if you don't carry, everyday if you do carry.

To fix it you can try getting some cold bluing solution (Birchwood Casey from WalMart or OxphoBlu from Brownells.com are a few) and follow the instructions. Basically, remove oil from the offending spot, buff area with clean brass brush or 0000 steel wool, apply solution to area and let sit for a few minutes, rinse with cool water, buff area again, reapply solution...repeat until area matches the rest of the gun then let it sit over night and apply oil in the morning.

ourbigbluehouse · Post by **ourbigbluehouse** » October 21st, 2007, 8:16 pm

Thanks for the reply and advise. I feel better about it now. I'll keep it well coated .

saands · Post by **saands** » November 13th, 2007, 2:42 pm

I was reading somewhere that Johnson's Paste Wax is a great corrosion inhibitor for external surfaces that you don't want to have all oily. This seems like a perfect use.

Saands

Post by **papabear** » November 13th, 2007, 3:17 pm

I have used a lot of different products over the years, but today I use a product called Eezox for all my handguns and rifles, especially for my collectibles that either hang on a wall or in a safe. This product IMHO is one of the best over all products on the market, it cleans, lubricates, prevents rust, and finger printing. It eliminates stiff actions, jamming and all types of residue build-up, it really does it all and its will not harm your grips either, I actually put it on all my grips too. This is not an paid endorsement for Eezox, I just happen to really like the product.

http://www.eezox.com/

papabear

nbender · Post by **nbender** » November 13th, 2007, 6:28 pm

I totally agree about Eezox PB. I switched to using it some years ago.

I recently shot some corrosive ammo through a Makarov that I've treated counless time with Eezox. I poured boiling water through the barrel and over the frame to rinse off the powder residue. The pistol felt like a teflon surface afterward. You could really feel the Eezox coating. The pistol cleaned up with just a couple of patches.

Saands mentioned wax. A product that gets some reviews is Renaissance Wax:

http://www.restorationproduct.com/

It's supposedly used in museums and armorys on all kinds of surfaces. It's worth reading about for those interested in preservation of antiques, etc. I bought some and have an un-issued, un-fired Makarov coated with it. Seems to work.

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