Who does bluing?

[thebumfuzzler]

Hey everyone. Just like the title says im curious who everyone is using for bluing. No bubbas. I need a few guns brought back to their glory. A 586 smith and a ithaca deer slayer. Im looking to have it done right. It doesnt need to be a factory finish as far as shade etc but i want it to look good and last. Im in the albany area. Any recomendations? Anyone you know? Uncle, brother, couson, aunt, sister yourself possibly? Thank you all in advance!

 

[togmaster]

@Will556 may know someone.

 

[Saltwater60]

I used this place and was blown away by how far above and beyond they went. It’s $250 per lot and you maybe able to get both done for that price. The communication was great, turn around was about one week, finish is great and has held up well. I took two pistols apart and sent them off. I labeled everything part in sandwich bags and took pictures for my own reference. They returned all parts in each bag labeled. 2-3 were mixed up, but the fact that they kept track and attempted blew me away.

H&M black nitride.
Jacob Coons

Receiving Manager

H&M Metal Processing

1414 Kenmore Blvd.

Akron, OH 44314

330-745-3075

Receiving@blacknitride.co

 

[thebumfuzzler]

fingers crossed...

I used this place and was blown away by how far above and beyond they went. It’s $250 per lot and you maybe able to get both done for that price. The communication was great, turn around was about one week, finish is great and has held up well. I took two pistols apart and sent them off. I labeled everything part in sandwich bags and took pictures for my own reference. They returned all parts in each bag labeled. 2-3 were mixed up, but the fact that they kept track and attempted blew me away.

H&M black nitride.
Jacob Coons

Receiving Manager

H&M Metal Processing

1414 Kenmore Blvd.

Akron, OH 44314

330-745-3075

Receiving@blacknitride.co

Do you have any pics? Curious how the black nitride looks on a revolver.. probally pretty slick

 

[nortatoga]

The Smith you might be able to send to S&W?

 

[Mosinitis]

I used Brownell's oxpho-blue with good results to bring back close to new a few Mosin-Nagants. It negatively effects the value as collectibles, but looks so nice. There is a learning curve and some talent is needed, but overall it looks more real than total re-bluing.

 

[218bee]

Have used George Roghaar with great results. Personable guy too. Prices were fair. According to his website he's booked for another couple months.

Firearm Refinish and Restoration

Restore 1911 and 1911A1 pistols. Modify 1911/1911A1 pistols for grip safety

gunblue.homestead.com

 

[thebumfuzzler]

The Smith you might be able to send to S&W?

I didnt see it listed anymore but i was looking in the wrong spot. They still offer it. Im gonna give them a call and see what they say..

 

[Will556]

@Will556 may know someone.

Yes indeed I know someone that does bluing. It’s my shop lol. @togmaster I appreciate the tag.

 

[Tisto]

Doug Turnbull Restorations in Bloomfield, N.Y.

Not cheap, but extraordinary work. How nice do you want it ?

 

[thebumfuzzler]

Yes indeed I know someone that does bluing. It’s my shop lol. @togmaster I appreciate the tag.

Haha.. ill dm you!

 

[Saltwater60]

fingers crossed...

Do you have any pics? Curious how the black nitride looks on a revolver.. probally pretty slick

I can send you pictures tomorrow but they have matte, semi and gloss, I think. I did the matte and it looks great.

 

[Saltwater60]

Haha.. ill dm you!

For his work look at the what I got thread it will make you drool.

I’ve used the ortho blue and it’s ok. I got it blended to look great just not sure how will it will hold up if you’re doing heavy use stuff like carrying or hunting.

 

[tony]

Brownells Oxpho-Blue, not ortho-blue...

 

[Mosinitis]

Brownells Oxpho-Blue, not ortho-blue...

I was going by memory. Out of several cold blue solutions I tried, that one worked the best. Several layers and use of 000 steel wool makes the touch ups unnoticeable.

 

[thebumfuzzler]

Doug Turnbull Restorations in Bloomfield, N.Y.

Not cheap, but extraordinary work. How nice do you want it ?

Pretty nice. Im not going to redo it and put it in storage or anything. I just dont want it looking like crap after. Retaining the original sw look is pretty difficult from what i gathered. Not cheap as in how not cheap? Haha..

 

[Bustedknees]

Verona Gun Works
Verona, NY
They are also an authorized Remington service dealer. My friend had a rusty winchester lever reblued there and it looks better than new.
www.cnygunworks.com

 

[FRANKIE]

Brownells cold blue is great but if you want to step it up,
Belgian blue. exclusive “Arts gun shop.”
He’s a 30 year Browning guy his restorations are second to none.
Art Isaacson he’s in MO.

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[thebumfuzzler]

Doug Turnbull Restorations in Bloomfield, N.Y.

Not cheap, but extraordinary work. How nice do you want it ?

They told me prices start at $3,000

 

[Acer-m14]

Doug Turnbull Restorations in Bloomfield, N.Y.

Not cheap, but extraordinary work. How nice do you want it ?

first name to come to my mind

They told me prices start at $3,000

Tisto said not cheep lol

 

[nortatoga]

@thebumfuzzler I suggested S&W because a friend of mine sent a 22 revolver in to have a timing issue fixed (on a 2nd hand gun, they fixed that for free!) and he had them re-blue it also and he said it was reasonable $$.

 

[thebumfuzzler]

@thebumfuzzler I suggested S&W because a friend of mine sent a 22 revolver in to have a timing issue fixed (on a 2nd hand gun, they fixed that for free!) and he had them re-blue it also and he said it was reasonable $$.

The guy i talked too there was kind of a dick and told me they arent taking any new orders on and dont know when they will be.. haha worth a shot though..

 

[nortatoga]

The guy i talked too there was kind of a dick and told me they arent taking any new orders on and dont know when they will be.. haha worth a shot though..

I forgot they are moving to Tenn.

 

[nortatoga]

@thebumfuzzler I see you are in Albany try calling this guy and ask for Scott.

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