Suggestions for rebluing my Browning Hi-Power

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December 09, 2019, 10:51 AM

Batty67

Suggestions for rebluing my Browning Hi-Power

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.

December 09, 2019, 10:53 AM

1KPerDay

CCR could probably figure something out.

Have you priced Ford's?

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December 09, 2019, 01:55 PM

jimmy123x

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Originally posted by 1KPerDay:
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......

December 09, 2019, 05:19 PM

rangemaster

I would go matte nickle for reverse two tone. Like the practical model.

December 09, 2019, 08:45 PM

mcs1564

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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December 10, 2019, 09:43 AM

RNshooter

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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December 10, 2019, 09:47 AM

Warhorse

Fords, absolutely stunning hot bluing work.

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December 10, 2019, 10:51 AM

lyman

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://chandlersfirearms.com/chesterfield-armament/

December 11, 2019, 09:07 AM

K.O.A.M.

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

What, me worry?

December 11, 2019, 12:26 PM

Batty67

Thanks for the suggestions. Much obliged.