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September 18, 2011, 08:32 AM | #51 |
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BillCA said:
The real problem, IMHO, is not the fine scratches in the finish. For me, it's the lack of a matte or "frosted" finish. As Old Bear said, he used some polish and had a pretty gun. Sure. A pretty reflective gun. To me, that's a problem on a carry gun, especially one I might use at night. To me, the epitome of what Bill's talking about is my pre-lock 65 LS (Lady Smith). One of the nicest Smiths made. I've always wondered why its nice frosted (satin) finish was "unique" and not a regular offering--along with why its perfect 3" barrel length has not been as regular an offering, but that's a whole 'nother puzzlement and discussion. |
September 18, 2011, 12:12 PM | #52 |
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I keep wondering how you guys know so much about S&W finances. I couldn't tell you that much when I was getting Colt's annual reports.
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September 20, 2011, 11:58 PM | #53 |
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I think the finish on my stainless Smiths is fine. Never been an issue.
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January 28, 2024, 08:19 PM | #54 |
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I just bought a 686 plus recently, the finish was so terrible that I thought it was a used item. I don't think Smith and Wesson even bothered to polish their stainless steel. There were a ton of scratches from the production.
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January 31, 2024, 07:03 AM | #55 |
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I have an old 66 and 686 along with some new Airweights, a JM 625 and a newer 617.
Other than the triggers and hammers (which are perfectly functional) the fit and finish are very close. The Airweights are particularly well done and if I had to pick my biggest beef is the lack of grooves on the front and back straps, this was a nice touch. As far as performance, I can’t tell any difference between them. |
January 31, 2024, 10:08 AM | #56 |
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They aren't the same across models.
The 686 line is very rough. The others are bead blasted. Some are polished. For a small fee, S&W will do any of the three for you. Mother's Mag Polish will take a Taurus, GP100, or S&W to the Colt appearance. It isn't magic.
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January 31, 2024, 09:31 PM | #57 |
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Many thanks for sharing the info. This is very helpful. Glad to hear about the SW service and Mother's Mag!
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