recieved P-64 #2
recieved P-64 #2
I picked up my second P-64 from my local FFL today. So far, upon inspection everything seems to be ok. I'll know for sure when I make my next trip to the range---maybe a couple of weeks from now. Can't wait. It's a 1969 round hammer in very nice shape. So far J&G has been very straight forward in what they advertise and in what they send. I know there are other sources for these fine handguns but I'm just glad I was able to find one of them. Ordered one day, shipped the next. I notice that there is very minor pitting (barely noticeable) on the frame just below the trigger guard. Any easy methods out there to smooth out that area? Or am I better off leaving it alone?
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tooldawg99
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recieved P-64 #2
Pitting doesn't neccesarily mean active rust. It's totally up to you: it would never hurt to get some #0000 steel wool and hit the rough spots, and use some cold blue treatment. Once the area has been hit really well with the wool and treated, it should be "re-sealed" and at least it won't get any worse. On the other hand, keeping a light coat of oil on it and storing in a de-humidified place would also work to keep it in check.
The only issue is once it is re-blued, it really can never quite look the same, but if its in an out of the way place, maybe it wont show unless you look for it. I prefer to keep my pistols original. I don;t mess with the finish, I don't change springs. I may change a grip, but that's it.
It is your weapon: if you would feel better attacking the pitting, go for it! If the steel wool doesn't get all the pitting, you may have to move up slightly to a more aggressive grit or even sandpaper or a surface removel disk... the danger there is you are removing a lot more material, and have to be VERY VERY slow and cautious. It's easy to remove more than you intended, and impossible to put it back once it's gone!
The only issue is once it is re-blued, it really can never quite look the same, but if its in an out of the way place, maybe it wont show unless you look for it. I prefer to keep my pistols original. I don;t mess with the finish, I don't change springs. I may change a grip, but that's it.
It is your weapon: if you would feel better attacking the pitting, go for it! If the steel wool doesn't get all the pitting, you may have to move up slightly to a more aggressive grit or even sandpaper or a surface removel disk... the danger there is you are removing a lot more material, and have to be VERY VERY slow and cautious. It's easy to remove more than you intended, and impossible to put it back once it's gone!
recieved P-64 #2
Thanks for the info. Considering your reply I think I will just keep it clean and oiled since there isn't any sign of rust. I guess I also wish to keep it as "stock" as possible, just like the first one I purchased.
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hairypolack
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recieved P-64 #2
pics!!