Barrel polishing "again"

[TexasPOff]

Question?...has anyone polished thier barrel and tried to retain a look of stainless, rather than the high polished look. Second what is the best method for polishing the barrel, flitz, dremel tool etc etc. Third, has anyone had any issues with rust or corrosion on the barrels after removing the finish, I am aware the tenifer is in the metal. Finally would like to see some more good pictures of polished barrels. Thanks

[37GAP!]

Not to dog the idea but why would someone want to polish a Glock barrel? If you want the look of stainless but are wooried about rust and durability, why not just buy a stainless barrel????????:crazy:

Thtas like saying "How can I make my XD look like a Glock?"
Awnser: "Buy a Glock".

[Pierre!]

I used a 6" buffing wheel on a grinder with some rouge that I used on plastic for a different project.... it worked, took a little time - Perhaps an hour to satisfy me. Still has an underlying dark sheen too it and it looks pretty cool!

I don't think rust wil be an issue until you penetrate the tennifer treatment. Seems to me you have to go 2 or 3 hundredths deep to penetrate that.

Next one I do I'll use Flitz... seems to be a solid recommendation.

Who else has done this? Yer Next!

HTH

[37GAP!]

All right, let me get this right. I got so much s#%*t for changing my guide rod but this is okay? WTF? So its okay to grind and polish the stock Glock barrel? Its okay changing the stock outer barrel diamiter and other outer tolerances? That would effect accuracy by the slide not holding the barrel tight as stock. And yes you do remove a messureable amount of material by polishing. The stock slide is going to wear the same Glock pattern on the barrel anyway, maybe even worse now beacuse the barrel is "looser". So it okay to change the stock dimensions and tolerances that Glock knows are best and polish off the finish that Glock puts on the guns. But its not okay to change the guide rod. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What the hell. Dont be a poser, buy a stainless barrel.

[TexasPOff]

Well I don't believe "I" gave you any S*&T about changing a guide rod. I was simply asking a question about polishing. Anyone with informative replies they are appreciated. Lastly, if you notice the end of your barrel, that passes through the slide, there is a large ammount of space between the top of the barrel and slide. With the Glock style of barrel and slide, the lockup occurs at the chamber hood area and breech face of the slide, the barrel simply rests on the slide in the front. I doubt with the removal of the black finish on the barrel, you would notice any POI change at all.

[37GAP!]

Originally posted by TexasPOff
Well I don't believe "I" gave you any S*&T about changing a guide rod. I was simply asking a question about polishing. Anyone with informative replies they are appreciated. Lastly, if you notice the end of your barrel, that passes through the slide, there is a large ammount of space between the top of the barrel and slide. With the Glock style of barrel and slide, the lockup occurs at the chamber hood area and breech face of the slide, the barrel simply rests on the slide in the front. I doubt with the removal of the black finish on the barrel, you would notice any POI change at all.

I didnt say you did. Why mess with it? If you want a stinless look, get a stainless barrel. My point being this (polishing) would be accepted but changeing the guide rod would not be? No offence, Im just in a mood. :freak:

[37GAP!]

I apologize. :wavey:

[Pierre!]

Hey 37GAP!,

No Worries - we all have those kinds of days. So much easier to type our feelings without thinking... you ain't alone in that!

I *have never* typed drunk... (LOL) It was my evil twin!!!

Anyway...

I chose the Tungsten guide rod... and I have lots of stainless barrels - at least 5 or 6 so no worries...

Stainless guide rod should be in on Monday, along with some springs and trigger over travel adjusters.

So far, all of my buffed out barrels work well too!

Least ya apologized... Few Men will do that these days... Keep up the good work, and teach a young man how to own his mistakes like you have.

L8ter!

[USAret]

Originally posted by TexasPOff
Question?...has anyone polished thier barrel and tried to retain a look of stainless, rather than the high polished look. Second what is the best method for polishing the barrel, flitz, dremel tool etc etc. Third, has anyone had any issues with rust or corrosion on the barrels after removing the finish, I am aware the tenifer is in the metal. Finally would like to see some more good pictures of polished barrels. Thanks

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No issues for months and we've had higher than normal humidity, the tennifer is IN the metal so no issue with it.

AS to why. After 20+ years in the Army I simply hate black firearms, esp dull black ones. I long for the days of stainless and polished and quality blued items. But that is just me.

[37GAP!]

Just a thought, has anyone thought about a polished or stainless barrel from a "tactical" point of veiw? My friends Kimber 1911 is very shiny and in the sun or any light, man it sparkles! Nice gun but might give you away sometime. Woulnd be an issue for CCW or a target gun just wondering...:supergrin:

[TexasPOff]

No Prob Gap....I have had those days myself. I was just curious about the polishing. I am leaning towards an aftermarket barrel in stainless anyway. I have recently started reloading my own again, and feel it would be best to use a barrel with better support.

[Steve in Az]

Originally posted by 37GAP!
All right, let me get this right. I got so much s#%*t for changing my guide rod but this is okay? WTF? So its okay to grind and polish the stock Glock barrel? Its okay changing the stock outer barrel diamiter and other outer tolerances? That would effect accuracy by the slide not holding the barrel tight as stock. And yes you do remove a messureable amount of material by polishing. The stock slide is going to wear the same Glock pattern on the barrel anyway, maybe even worse now beacuse the barrel is "looser". So it okay to change the stock dimensions and tolerances that Glock knows are best and polish off the finish that Glock puts on the guns. But its not okay to change the guide rod. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What the hell. Dont be a poser, buy a stainless barrel.

If I may use one of the great WalterGA comments..."you need a paxil son." Joking man, joking, relax...

If you want a guide rod, buy a guide rod. I don't give a rats ass about what people think of my personal choices. They're not paying my bills, and they're not shootin' my gun.

[Pierre!]

Amen to what Steve in Az says...

Tactical Give Away? Wasn't too long ago I began to rethink the tactical black idea. I *REALLY* do NOT want to kill anyone... *REALLY*

So, I polished the flats of the slide on the G19 - Hopefully it WILL glint in the light or sun or moonlight and the opponent in question will immediately know it's a pistol.

In my silly little mind, they might just decide to run away... if they don't then it's a different deal.

But I did my part to help them understand what the next step may be....


YMMV, but that is my story, and I am sticking to it!

[ibedanny]

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