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I keep looking out for another BHP that will be even sweeter than the one I own, which has a tremendous trigger (lots "of work done") and that has Novak night sights and nice wood grips. My favorite handgun, hands-down.

I came to my senses and realized what is bugging me, and would be far cheaper to "fix," is the finish. Novak re-blued the slide when they added the sights, but the frame is showing wear (Mk. III made in 1989) and has a few scratches and a ding where it must have been dropped (argh).

I live in Northern VA, any suggestions on where I can get it re-blued and the frame touched up/smoothed? I don't want to spend a fortune, but I'm fine with paying for great work. Also, I don't want it to take more than a month or so.
 
Posts: 3536 | Location: Alexandria, VA | Registered: March 07, 2011Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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CCR could probably figure something out.

Have you priced Ford's?


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CCR could probably figure something out.

Have you priced Ford's?


For blueing Fords in Florida. I think they look great in a hard chrome color......Satin silver......
 
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I would go matte nickle for reverse two tone. Like the practical model.
 
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I had two HPs worked on by Don Williams and he uses Glenrock Blue.

I thought the finish on both came out great.


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For a shooter, I like Black-T. Slicker than snot and they do all the internal and small parts. It makes a good trigger even better and stops any wear.

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Fords, absolutely stunning hot bluing work.


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Posts: 13678 | Location: Michigan | Registered: July 10, 2004Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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if you want local, there is a guy that does great work in the Lexington area,

I'll see if I can find his name, a friend had him do a Colt 1903 that was a basket case,
friend did all the prep (filing etc) to clean it up, the the guy in Lexington did the blue,

he was very reasonable, and did a great job



here you go

http://www.agnorsgunworks.com/index.html



https://www.chesterfieldarmament.com/

 
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I sent mine to Don Williams at the Action Works for his sights and a reblue. Very happy with the work and the price.


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Thanks for the suggestions. Much obliged.
 
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