I have been looking at different finishes for my alloy framed Commanders. DLC was a finish at the top of my list. However today I read today that DLC was not a good choice for alloy framed because ally frames are easily dented causing the DLC to flake. Are there other nice finishes out there...

I’m looking for a good refinishing shop to send a 1911 for a two tone (black slide over gray frame) Cerakote finish job. All suggestions appreciated. Thanks Bill

I've disassembled my Caspian Hi-Cap 38 Super and am about to send it off to H&M Blacknitride for refinishing, in their version of melonite finish of course. Other than aesthetics, which I don't really care about for this pistol, is there any reason NOT to have the barrel, bushing, trigger...

This is a SHOUTOUT to Forum Member dclevinger for his outstanding work on refinishing my Colt Gold Cup . . . Awesome!

Hey guys, one quick question before I go through with it. So one of my black rifle is getting a trip to the paint shop and I am wondering if it is okay to paint over the existing finish? (I know I have to de-grease the parts I am going to paint, and I also know to scuff up the rifle with...

I wanted to take a second to thank Steve Owens for fixing an eyesore on one of my guns. The trigger was looking pretty ragged. I chatted with Steve on PM and he said he thought he could media blast it back to new looking. Thanks Steve for the outstanding work and helping out a fellow addict...

I have a 41 year old Colt Series 70 GI and the blue finish is pretty shabby. I accidently installed the Mother of All Idiot Scratches when but a young pup who did not know any better. My question is, should I seek a good refinishing service to make it prettier (re-blued), or let it wear its...

I have 70 series Colt Combat Commander with electroless nickel finish. Looking for advice on refinishing options other than Colt - they said 8 months minimum turn around. How about ROBAR - like a two tone finish (frame satin nickel and slide blued or blackened). Thanks in advance for the...

Guys, Interested in your opinion on refinishing a used Les Baer Concept VI?? I don't like bare stainless Steel, so... I was thinking a goo Cerakote Job, here in the valley I have a great applicator/gunsmith. What do you think?? Y

I just purchased a nice custom all stainless 1911 that will arrive in my FFL on FRI. Finish is in brushed stainless with polished sides on the slide. Overall condition is superb except for the 'idiot scratch' left by the previous owner. Since the finish is brushed stainless, would I have to...

After a long discussion with chuck i was told how to refinish my frame myself. I was also told I was a terrible photographer. Best I could.