Apr 19, 2009 · Most of the double action revolvers are stainless and most of the single action revolvers are blued. I just bought a blued GP100 and now I'm wondering if it's the equivalent of driving a Pinto …

Sep 15, 2009 · I am curious what people's opinions are of blued vs stainless rugers. I really want a stainless p89, but have had some trouble finding one. I have a lead on a blued p89 with 2 15 rd …

Jan 22, 2014 · A blued carbon steel gun will also stain less than untreated carbon steel, but it's not as rust resistant as stainless steel is. The bluing can also rub off of certain parts of the gun to expose …

Jan 21, 2025 · I know the Ruger Mini-14 started out as a blued steel only offering, but their stainless steel renditions came into the fold quite early on. So, overall, from 180 through 580+ series minis, do …

Nov 10, 2010 · I was fondling some GP100's at the gun store today. They had both the blued and stainless in 6" and I noticed that the stainless seemed just a tiny bit heavier. I also noticed that the …

May 2, 2016 · Here is Ruger's e-mail response: Comment / question: What was the last year of production for the blued finish Redhawk revolver? Response: Looking though the information that I …

Feb 14, 2013 · Blued How-ToNote. Polishing blued firearms is a somewhat risky process. Any time you polish a blued finish some of the bluing is removed in the process. If your not careful you can get …

Mar 30, 2025 · I would like to hear from others on the removal of very light rust on a blued surface. I have, in the past, successfully done this starting with just an oily cotton cloth, to 0000 steel wool with …

May 12, 2022 · Blued or Stainless Vaquero for Woods Carry. Prefer blued, but not sure how much extra maintenance that one takes.

Mar 17, 2021 · What are your recommendations for freshening or polishing a blued gun?