I’ve decided to get my very first rifle back up to speed. It’s a Springfield model 15. It had a rough life and most of it was my fault. Anyhow I’m looking to get it blued. Anyone had good luck with cold blue or should I get it done professionally?
I’ve cold blued a few rifles and recently through an acquaintance have had the opportunity to hot blue a couple.I’ve decided to get my very first rifle back up to speed. It’s a Springfield model 15. It had a rough life and most of it was my fault. Anyhow I’m looking to get it blued. Anyone had good luck with cold blue or should I get it done professionally?
The odor also seems to cling to your sense of smell. I smell it in random places after I use a cold blue. I’ve told my self I’m wearing a mask next time I use it.I’ve used cold blue on a few firearms. It’s probably more of a minor repair option as opposed to a whole gun finish, which I’ve done. I doubt cold blue’s ability to be a quality finish that will last. You would probably have to touch it up often and it can come out uneven in color. It also smells like the arse of a dead cat, like forever. It’s very funky and odiferous. If you have the funds to send it out for professional hot blueing you won’t be disappointed.
Cold bluing doesn't look good, and it doesn't last. Hot bluing, when done properly, looks really fantastic and will last a lifetime if properly cared for.I’ve decided to get my very first rifle back up to speed. It’s a Springfield model 15. It had a rough life and most of it was my fault. Anyhow I’m looking to get it blued. Anyone had good luck with cold blue or should I get it done professionally?
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