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Posted: 4/16/2015 9:12:46 AM EDT

...to evaluate for potential purchase.

I've shot it before and it shoots great. It has some scarring on the side of the cylinder and just north of the muzzle. It's a stainless gun. Any tips for removing the scarring (as much as possible)? I know I'm not going to get rid of the low points but I bet I can remove the high points and that will really improve the appearance.

Posted: 4/16/2015 9:42:59 AM EDT

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Just be sure it did not go out of time from the drop. I have a smith 686 that took a trip down some concrete steps and survived.

Posted: 4/16/2015 9:45:09 AM EDT

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First thought in my head was fill in with JB weld, sand smooth and have it cerakoted in that sweet, sweet bronze.

Posted: 4/16/2015 11:00:47 AM EDT

[#3]

How did it fall on to concrete?

Posted: 4/16/2015 11:43:41 AM EDT

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No. Just....no.

Posted: 4/16/2015 11:44:11 AM EDT

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How did it fall on to concrete?

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I have no idea, he's not the first owner, either. We trade a lot of guns around.

Posted: 4/16/2015 11:47:11 AM EDT

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...to evaluate for potential purchase.

I've shot it before and it shoots great. It has some scarring on the side of the cylinder and just north of the muzzle. It's a stainless gun. Any tips for removing the scarring (as much as possible)? I know I'm not going to get rid of the low points but I bet I can remove the high points and that will really improve the appearance.

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You could bead blast it, it would make it a matte finish gun (which looks titties imo). That would blend the spots a little more into the overall finish on the gun.

Edit- i wonder if you spray on a thick coat of cerakote to give it some "body work", or would that be too soft?

Posted: 4/16/2015 11:48:19 AM EDT

[#7]

its ruined.....completely.

better send it to me for destruction.......

Posted: 4/16/2015 11:51:31 AM EDT

[#8]

Mothers mag polish and elbow grease.

Posted: 4/16/2015 11:53:03 AM EDT

[#9]

Is he from France?

Posted: 4/16/2015 4:33:32 PM EDT

[#10]

Start with 600 grit sandpaper and go at it as much as you feel comfortable with. Then move up to 800 and 1000 grit. That should take care of a lot of the scarring unless it's way deep.

Posted: 4/16/2015 4:33:33 PM EDT

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Drop it on the the other side then it will be symmetric and all will be good.

Got pictures? Depending on where on the barrel you could have the barrel slab sided to remove the damage and then the cylinder could be chucked up in a lath and the scrapes polished out assuming they are only a few thousands deep.

I would likely just hand polish any burs off and keep going. Once they are scratched it's a whole lot easier to live with other scratches they might get from good hard use.

Posted: 4/16/2015 10:39:31 PM EDT

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Lets see pictures to see how bad it is.

Posted: 4/17/2015 9:47:22 AM EDT

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I started with a stone yesterday to remove the raised areas around the muzzle. No idea what to do with the cylinder. Will work with a scotchbrite grey pad today to bring the original luster / brush pattern back. I'll post pics when I've done what I can.

Posted: 4/17/2015 11:16:55 AM EDT

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I started with a stone yesterday to remove the raised areas around the muzzle. No idea what to do with the cylinder. Will work with a scotchbrite grey pad today to bring the original luster / brush pattern back. I'll post pics when I've done what I can.

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Hold on for a second. We need to bitch so we require both before and after photos

Coating , slab sideing , to each his own I guess but come on now . Its not some rare artifact , its a scraped up Ruger that still works ok . Clean it up and use it . (like the OP is doing) If a person can only come to grips with shooting a perfect gun any gunstore will sell you a new one.
Any extensive repairs will never make the gun worth what is in it . It's like putting $25K into a restoration job on a 7 year old F150 , save the fancy work for the rare old pieces

Posted: 4/17/2015 1:21:51 PM EDT

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I saw a GP 100 Stailess that had been Polished to a near Mirror Finish on a Face Book Gun Forum. And it looked pretty Awesome almost like Bright Nickel. There are several Guys on the Central Florida FB Forums that do Polishing Work, and I was Impressed enough by that GP100 that I am considering buying one and have it Polished just shy of the Mirror Finish.
I don't know how deep the Marks are on Yours but a good Polish job may take them away.

Posted: 4/17/2015 1:31:32 PM EDT

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Hold on for a second. We need to bitch so we require both before and after photos

Coating , slab sideing , to each his own I guess but come on now . Its not some rare artifact , its a scraped up Ruger that still works ok . Clean it up and use it . (like the OP is doing) If a person can only come to grips with shooting a perfect gun any gunstore will sell you a new one.
Any extensive repairs will never make the gun worth what is in it . It's like putting $25K into a restoration job on a 7 year old F150 , save the fancy work for the rare old pieces

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I started with a stone yesterday to remove the raised areas around the muzzle. No idea what to do with the cylinder. Will work with a scotchbrite grey pad today to bring the original luster / brush pattern back. I'll post pics when I've done what I can.

Hold on for a second. We need to bitch so we require both before and after photos

Coating , slab sideing , to each his own I guess but come on now . Its not some rare artifact , its a scraped up Ruger that still works ok . Clean it up and use it . (like the OP is doing) If a person can only come to grips with shooting a perfect gun any gunstore will sell you a new one.
Any extensive repairs will never make the gun worth what is in it . It's like putting $25K into a restoration job on a 7 year old F150 , save the fancy work for the rare old pieces

That's basically my thought. I want a GP100 because I want a .357 that I can shoot the snot out of and not feel bad about or mess up pretty bluing. While I have no intention of abusing it, it's going to get a lot of use and in time it's going to get some wear and tear anyway.

That said I'm sure going to try and keep from giving it any more "concrete pimples".

Posted: 4/17/2015 1:45:41 PM EDT

[#17]

You'll just look more BTDT with it like that.

"I was performing evasive action against a mountain lion in my garage when......."

Posted: 4/17/2015 3:37:09 PM EDT

[#18]

Get out your hammer and punch and do some more "stippling" and then explain how tactical it has become.

Posted: 4/17/2015 9:18:14 PM EDT

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Get out your hammer and punch and do some more "stippling" and then explain how tactical it has become.

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lol, I like this idea.

Pics of the work. We demand it good man!

Posted: 4/17/2015 10:37:13 PM EDT

[#20]

Mine had some notches on top where someone dropped it. I took 600 grit to it and mocked off the high spots, then hit it with a scotch brute pad. It helped a lot . I don't even notice the notches anymore.

Posted: 4/18/2015 10:12:29 AM EDT

[#21]

Made them look 30% or so better.

Posted: 4/18/2015 5:16:13 PM EDT

[#22]

Nobody would even notice unless they're fondling it. But who cares if it shoots fine?

Posted: 4/18/2015 7:23:29 PM EDT

[#23]

Bead blast it.

Bead blasted stainless looks awesome.

Posted: 4/19/2015 12:37:01 AM EDT

[#24]

Meh, my 642 got dropped in the driveway and has some similar dings. I keep saying I'm going to get the cylinder and barrel bead blasted but it doesn't bother me enough to had done it yet. Mine was in pistol rug that I hadn't zipped all of the way closed and it slipped out while I was unloading the truck.

Posted: 4/19/2015 9:04:26 AM EDT

[#25]

I would ignore totally the scrapes and shoot it until it falls apart or I go to my grave. A gp100 is not a prom queen to begin with .
Worrying about finish wear or scrapes and dings that do not affect function of a routine working gun has always made zero sense to me. As long as the gun does not rust over the course of a day or night then shoot carry and don't worry be happy.

Posted: 4/19/2015 9:10:44 AM EDT

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I dont see any real problem unless the crown was damaged. I would just use it for what it is. It has some battle scars.

Posted: 4/19/2015 10:13:47 AM EDT

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I would ignore totally the scrapes and shoot it until it falls apart or I go to my grave. A gp100 is not a prom queen to begin with .
Worrying about finish wear or scrapes and dings that do not affect function of a routine working gun has always made zero sense to me. As long as the gun does not rust over the course of a day or night then shoot carry and don't worry be happy.

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Basically my intention.

I plan to start today.

Might see about lightened springs, maybe not. We'll see today.

I'd also like to look into getting a narrower front sight, with a fiber optic. Anyone use this one?

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Yep.

Posted: 4/20/2015 2:00:45 PM EDT

[#28]

Beautiful pile of metals.

Posted: 4/20/2015 2:31:42 PM EDT

[#29]

I call those "Character marks". If it bothers you that much, just bead-blast it and add a fiber optic front sight, like posted before. And enjoy.

Posted: 4/20/2015 4:38:29 PM EDT

[#30]

Think of it as a torture test. You won't be able to locate the dings after years of faithful service and thousands of rounds. Don't spend any time trying to smooth out the blemish. Have fun shooting!

Posted: 4/21/2015 10:30:53 AM EDT

[#31]

Did it break the concrete?

Posted: 4/21/2015 7:03:33 PM EDT

[#32]

GP-100s are friggin tanks. I'd be surprised if it didn't break the concrete when it fell. Shoot it and enjoy.

Posted: 4/22/2015 10:42:15 AM EDT

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Mothers mag polish and elbow grease.

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this and a dremmel with a felt wheel.

Posted: 4/22/2015 11:47:55 AM EDT

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I've happily bought used guns more dinged up than that. Just shoot it.

The Wiley Clapp version comes with a fiber optic front sight. I really like mine.

Posted: 4/25/2015 1:41:26 AM EDT

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Did it break the concrete?

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+1. This was my first thought. GP100's are tough!

Posted: 4/26/2015 8:53:15 AM EDT

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Meh, my 642 got dropped in the driveway and has some similar dings. I keep saying I'm going to get the cylinder and barrel bead blasted but it doesn't bother me enough to had done it yet. Mine was in pistol rug that I hadn't zipped all of the way closed and it slipped out while I was unloading the truck.

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My 640 and I dig a face first slide across a sidewalk. I was running and had pistol in my waistband. It slide about 10ft further than I.

Picked it up and kept on chugging.

It grew on my. A good reminder of that day

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