User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 11/5/2014 9:06:23 PM EDT
[#1]
Quoted:
I just traded for a 6" colt trooper V in 357 It came with pacmar grips that I am happy with It came with original wood grips that are in good condition except the "varnish" coating is flaking off. Probably 85% left. Question is: would it be better to leave the grips as-is or attempt to refinish them? If you were buying a revolver would you prefer original finish grips or refinished? What is the condition of the metal on the revolver? Do the grips bring the gun down or do they match the wear on the Colt? If they match, leave them alone. If they make the gun look bad, refinish. |
|
|
|
Posted: 11/29/2014 9:41:28 AM EDT
[#2]
If you plan to re-sell, I'd leave them as is. If it's a shooter you're going to keep, then refinish. I have a Python that came with grips in the same condition. I applied paint stripper and used a tooth brush to remove the old finish. Hand rubbed Tru-Oil into the wood about 6 or so times. I'm very happy with the results. Recommend you protect the medallion with tape during stripping and refinishing.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 11/30/2014 8:55:20 PM EDT
[#3]
Recutting checkering is a tedious job. I did it once on an old rifle and decided it was better to buy a new one than ever go through it again.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 11/30/2014 9:03:52 PM EDT
[#4]
Put them in a drawer and leave them be.
Need pics of your Colt just because some of Colt fans like pics of old Colt revolvers. 
|
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
