Guy Smiley Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 I would like to get my Ruger Vaquero’s polished and have many of the factory rough finishing marks corrected. I am considering sending them Fords Custom Gun Refinishing. Has anyone used Fords or do you have other recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Flitz metal polish, time, patience, can achieve wonders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 The kindest thing I can say is that they are disgraceful. I have two SASS NMVs in .45 Colt that are mirror bright, without a blemish. I don't understand how a reputable company like Ruger would allow something like that out of the factory let alone place the SASS emblem on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 with out see them much closer , I think? some one has dulled them , to reduce the glare I had a set of high polish pistols , I thought about doing that to , but I sent em down the road CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 I polished one percussion cylinder of these ROAs that was brush finished. Used a buffing wheel first, then Flitz. Took time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Contact Ruger and show them those pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 The other two SST Rugers I had were brush finished in different places and not in others. Not the same places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Should have bought a Colt...or a Uberti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Mother's wheel polish works well on mine. Similar to Flitz. But it won't remove machining marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 I was looking at the gouges in the back of the hammer, and the surface porosity where the hammer spur meets the body. That hammer should have never made it past QA. Friday gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 I agree the finish is poorly done and they never should have left the factory. No consider that while nice shiny guns look great shooting them in the bright sun can be a real challenge. The glare off the guns can be so bad you can't see the sights or the targets. I love stainless Steel firearms but prefer them to have a brushed finish. The only exception is my BBQ sidearm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Guys notice the jacked up screws , the mismatched angles , the drag marks , it all adds up to a botched attempt to tone them down IMO Chickasaw Bill seen a lot of HACK jobs through the years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 5 hours ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Contact Ruger and show them those pictures. They appear to be Jimmy Spurs guns, so Ruger option is likely too late. JMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 23 minutes ago, Eyesa Horg said: They appear to be Jimmy Spurs guns, so Ruger option is likely too late. JMHO If that's the case, contact JS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Smiley Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 Yes, they are Jimmy Spurs guns so I can’t send them back to Ruger. Jimmy Spurs work is fantastic and they are great to shoot. At first I was less concerned about the finish because they are shooters instead of collector items. Now I want them to look as good as they shoot. I also plan to get some new grips but I think the polishing should be done before fitting new grips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Smiley Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 I asked Jimmy Spurs about polishing and fixing the grind marks while he had them, but I got the impression that it was not something that he wanted to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Assuming those are Stainless? In my early LE days, we were issued S & W Model 66s. Stainless K frame .357s. At that time, in talking to S& W and gunsmiths, the recommendation was to limit polishing as stainless is hardened differently from carbon steel. Was told the harness does not penetrate completely through the steel. Therefore rigorous polishing could remove the heat treat. No first hand knowledge, just what I was told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Seems if that was the case, engraving would be really bad to do and consider the grooves Jimmy cuts around the breach end of the cylinder. JMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Howdy, I think if those were mine I would have then sand blasted or other wise treated to give a more rough non reflective finish. High polish on a sunny day might not work so well. But sure to each his own. Some brand new Harleys have a flat finish.... Looks great to me. ymmv. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry T Harrison Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I have around 20 single action Rugers all are damn near perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Fill 'Em 67797 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I’ve never seen those marks on a factory Ruger. Are you sure they came that way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Gator SASS #29736 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I'm no expert at finding the tiniest of flaws. But if it came from the factory like that, that's pretty bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus Cassidy #45437 Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 On 1/31/2023 at 9:51 PM, Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 said: The kindest thing I can say is that they are disgraceful. I have two SASS NMVs in .45 Colt that are mirror bright, without a blemish. I don't understand how a reputable company like Ruger would allow something like that out of the factory let alone place the SASS emblem on them. Pard, that's the only way I've EVER seen a factory-stock Ruger, and their internals are worse!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Smiley Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 Yes, they were brand new when I got them but I ordered them sight unseen from a dealer in 2020. I felt lucky to be able to find them at the time. Now I just need to find the right person to dress them up and fix the horrible factory finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Cyrus Cassidy #45437 said: Pard, that's the only way I've EVER seen a factory-stock Ruger, and their internals are worse!!! WOW! That's disappointing to hear. I guess I was lucky because my SASS examples are quite flawless, as were the Old Model Vaqueros they replaced. When did the quality start going down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 i have one SS SAA that i really like , i wanted another and looked but never found a mate for it , its brushed - if it was polished id get rid of it , i hate the shine , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 I've never seen a brand new Ruger looking like that! Or a used one for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Oh Cummon. RUGER. A dime a dozen. Not now and never will be a "collectors" item. Mass produced by the dozens. Why Bother?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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