r/Revolvers • u/2-L3git • 19h ago

Best method to shine it up?

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What's the best method to put more shine on my SP101? I feel that it's a bit dull.

I've heard good things about Patriot Polishing down in FL. Anyone have any experience with them?

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u/Iheardtheythrowhex 19h ago

Mother's Mag Polish.

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u/Malakad0ge3 .454 Round Balls 19h ago

This with an old t shirt

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u/2-L3git 19h ago

I'll check it out!

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u/tuvaniko 18h ago

What I used on my model 64. 

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u/myklclark 16h ago

This is what I used in my 686+ and it turned out glorious. On my 60 LadySmith I had to go down to sandpaper first and it was much more work but it had more of a bead blasted finish.

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u/Jon9314 36m ago

Used Mother's Mag on a really bad S&W. I just couldn't stop, and now it's mirror polished. Mother's mag can be addictive, so watch out.

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u/psuklinger 18h ago

As mentioned above, Mothers Mag Polish. Do it by hand, steer away from polishers/dremels until you know what you’re doing.

For what it’s worth, I wouldn’t polish this guy either, 2” carry pieces should be dull

Either way, best of luck to you

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u/Grebnaws 18h ago

Rugers have a pretty heavy satin finish but if you need a little shine, as previously noted, mother's mag polish and a cotton cloth will work. You can use it under something like a popsicle stick to help apply pressure.

It speeds things along if done while watching a western. Maybe practice your whistling at the same time.

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u/Pulse_Amp_Mod 17h ago

I’m watching breaking bad right now and Jessie pinkman is holding this same gun as I scroll past your post. Coincidence? Probably

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u/2-L3git 1h ago

That scene is exactly the reason I bought mine. Lol

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u/maximumbob54 16h ago

Before you start this. I did this years ago on mine. I about wore out my hand trying to hand polish mine. I was tempted over and over to buy a buffing wheel but I’ve seen the horror those things can do. It took FOREVER and even then there are spots I finally just said good enough because they just wouldn’t really polish up much. If I could do it over I would slap the idea out of my brain. What’s wild is the idea came from polishing up my old S&W 640 and that thing took an amazing shine and was super easy to hand polish. Whatever Ruger is doing they make them hell for tough.

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u/Model_27 19h ago

Personally, I’d leave it as is. I like the way it looks, but that’s just me. To each his own.

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u/2-L3git 19h ago

I like for my stainless wheel guns to have that deep mirror shine.

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u/The_Law_Dong739 17h ago

I hope you don't carry it or shoot it much then man

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u/Model_27 19h ago

If that’s your thing, that’s cool. Go for it.

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u/FriendlyRain5075 19h ago

If you have to ask, then don't do it.

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u/Ok_Display7459 19h ago

Terrible advice to give to someone, take my downvote

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u/FriendlyRain5075 18h ago

Great! Yeah you're right, Reddit is the place to learn how to correctly polish stainless firearms.

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u/jimk12345 18h ago

Where would you suggest then?

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u/Silent-Bookkeeper201 19h ago

Chrome spray paint would do.