Need advice on S&W model 10 build

[BillyDean]

So I picked up a model 10-8 the other day Heavybarrel
it had alot of the blue gone and some rust so I removed all the blue and found some pitting. I was goin to reblue but now since its pitted I'm thinking about dura coating it. Is this a bad idea?

 

[B. Byrd]

So I picked up a model 10-8 the other day Heavybarrel
it had alot of the blue gone and some rust so I removed all the blue and found some pitting. I was goin to reblue but now since its pitted I'm thinking about dura coating it. Is this a bad idea?

It would be for me. Collector value already gone. To each his own, but I would rather see it restored to its original beauty as much as possible.

 

[JWC]

B.Byrd, as he usually does, makes a great point. No collector value, but still a great piece that can handle +P rounds. There are other options. How about a hard chromed finish or a parkerized finish? Both hold up just fine.

 

[BillyDean]

I feel the same way. But don't plan on getting rid of this one. That's why coating it even came across my mind.

 

[BillyDean]

Jwc parkerized would be great. I've heard is easy to do at home? Can anyone tell me how to do this?

 

[magna750]

I feel the same way. But don't plan on getting rid of this one. That's why coating it even came across my mind.

I would either hard chrome it or Cerakote it. It will make a fine "working" everyday piece you can enjoy every time you carry it.

 

[loadnplenty]

I say if your going to keep it and have no intentions of selling it do what you want. I thought about cerakoting a revolver in there green color with a black cylinder to match the hogue grip on it.

 

[JWC]

Jwc parkerized would be great. I've heard is easy to do at home? Can anyone tell me how to do this?

Sorry, can't help you with a "how to", but maybe another member will be along to give you some suggestions.

 

[BillyDean]

So I just looked up the cerakote stuff I think that the way I'm going to go seems like good stuff.

 

[JWC]

Post pics when you are done and good luck!