1978 'Shooter' Options

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tacticalhillbilly

Discussion Starter · Feb 1, 2014 (Edited)

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Got this at a decent price but it has spots of Rust on it! I was wondering if I can clean it? I have cleaned with 0000 Steel Wool but I don't know about this finish!?!?! The action is smooth and tight as my other Python. I wanted a shooter and I got it!Can I clean it up at all?

How would I go about cleaning the hammer?

Should I sent it to Colt for a Nickel job?

Should I send it to Bob Coogan at APW for a Hard Chrome?

I want some feedback as I will have fun playing with this one!

And don't get me wrong I love the OLD DOG look! I just don't want surface rust to start pitting!

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d.a.r.y.l

· #2 · Feb 1, 2014

WD-40 and a microfiber rag might help to remove some of the surface rust.After that Ren-wax and shoot the snot out of it.I would not have it refinished.It's worth more the way it is.D*

chaosrob

· #3 · Feb 1, 2014

Buff it and shoot it. What is the fun in a shooter if you have to fret over it? Run it the way it was meant to be run and enjoy the character

tacticalhillbilly

Discussion Starter · #4 · Feb 1, 2014

Like I said I like the gritty look but the pitting is what I'm trying to avoid! I plan on shooting the shit out of it!!!!! Eddie

chaosrob

· #5 · Feb 1, 2014

Judge Colt turned me onto a product called frontier 45, kinda like steel wool except it doesn't hurt the blue, only gets rid of the rust. I would use that with a good quality oil, clean it up, wax it and shoot it. The ads are cheap as well and really work

tacticalhillbilly

Discussion Starter · #6 · Feb 1, 2014

chaosrob said:
Judge Colt turned me onto a product called frontier 45, kinda like steel wool except it doesn't hurt the blue, only gets rid of the rust. I would use that with a good quality oil, clean it up, wax it and shoot it. The ads are cheap as well and really work

Where do I find this? Local stores or online?

Thanks

Eddie

Altitude

· #7 · Feb 1, 2014

Don't use steel wool - it will leave small shards behind that will rust. Use fine bronze wool with CLP break-free. But first soak overnight in Kroil. I learned all of that here and it works wonders.

chaosrob

· #8 · Feb 1, 2014

Nobody told him to use steel wool.

THB, here is the produt

Big 45 Frontier Metal Cleaner

XB40

· #9 · Feb 1, 2014

Brass wool (ace hardware) and Kroil. Won't harm the bluing and will remove surface rust.

bsmalley23

· #10 · Feb 2, 2014

You said you want to have fun with it and are thinking of a refinish at some point. Consider sending it to Colt and seeing if they would do their cerakote finish on it. I have been pondering for awhile what a Python would be like with that finish. Just an idea for you.

jrbman

· #11 · Feb 2, 2014

Frontier 45 and CLP...works well. Jeff

tacticalhillbilly

Discussion Starter · #12 · Feb 2, 2014

bsmalley23 said:
You said you want to have fun with it and are thinking of a refinish at some point. Consider sending it to Colt and seeing if they would do their cerakote finish on it. I have been pondering for awhile what a Python would be like with that finish. Just an idea for you.

I do Cerakote / Duracoat and I just don't like either finish on a revolver...

tacticalhillbilly

Discussion Starter · #13 · Feb 2, 2014

XB40 said:
Brass wool (ace hardware) and Kroil. Won't harm the bluing and will remove surface rust.

Went Ace and found 'Bronze Wool'.

Is it the same thing or do I need to go back?

Eddie

DrDuc

· #14 · Feb 2, 2014

With some oil on a microfiber cloth and then a coat of ren wax - that finish won't be an issue in your lifetime. Go shoot it.

XB40

· #15 · Feb 2, 2014

That is it, bronze wool. Works well use kroil or clp and it will remove the surface rust.

tacticalhillbilly

Discussion Starter · #16 · Feb 2, 2014

XB40 said:
That is it, bronze wool. Works well use kroil or clp and it will remove the surface rust.

I used the wool and Safari Charlie Gun Lube. Worked like a charm!!!

Thanks everyone.

Best thing about this Python is that it is a 1978 the year I was born. Just like me it's a little worn but in great shape!

Eddie

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