so far, most of what i am hearing is ignorance, arrogance and rudeness...hopefully, there are some gentlemen here?
In as gentlmanly way as possible I will say, I worked in the metal working trade for 35yrs. When these guns were originaly built they were given a "Uniform" carburization of the frame surface which upon quenching gave the mottled colors. To stick the hot tip[ of an accetalene torch to one & "Spot" color them is "ABSOLUTE TOTAL IGNORANCE" of metalurgy. The original hardening of the skin (case) is randomly destroyed. This is a crime that should be punishable by hanging by the neck until dead. That's about as Gentalmanly as I know how to say it. There are other ways of re-finishing case colors, which while in no way equal to the original, they do not destroy the hardness of the case & are completely removable if desired. This is the process of daubing with cold bluing at temps of around 160°F. This is lower than boiling water & in no way affects the original hardening of the frame. If you want to mess up guns for a few measly bucks at least learn to do it in a way that doesn't ruin the integrity of the original treatment to the gun.
