Gunsmithing polished mags

[JakeGein]

Got bored and had some time on my hands, so I stripped down my black mags and polished the hell out of them.

 

[N2rockets]

Re: polished mags

What method did you use? Rubbing/Polishing Compound? Steel Wool to get the finish off?

They look great! Too bad all my mags are plastic

 

[JakeGein]

Re: polished mags

Thanks, damn plastic mags!

i used 180 grit to get the finish of (which took forever haha)
then a medium sanding block.
then 1500 grit wet sand paper.
THEN mothers mag and aluminum polish with a dremmel.

got them as close to a mirror finish as a could

 

[JakeGein]

Re: polished mags

Here's a better picture

 

[Strangedays]

Re: polished mags

That looks great! Nice touch.

 

[n2turbos]

Re: polished mags

Those look killer, and you have too much time on your hands.

 

[JakeGein]

Re: polished mags

thanks! haha i really do

 

[Hellbender]

Re: polished mags

Did you do this so you could reduce your reload speed by .000002 seconds?

 

[aggiesig]

Re: polished mags

no he did it so they would built his street credibility with tactical rust after about 2 weeks without the coating on them...

 

[JakeGein]

Re: polished mags

Yes every .00000002 seconds counts, and I now have mad street cred.

 

[markc.mcconnell]

Re: polished mags

I have a XD that I am trying to go the opposite way with. The mags are polished stainless steel and I want them black.

 

[JakeGein]

Re: polished mags

I'd try POR-15 I believe its called. Its a brand of metal paint that isn't supposed to chip or scratch.

 

[Hellbender]

Re: polished mags

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mcmcconnell</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a XD that I am trying to go the opposite way with. The mags are polished stainless steel and I want them black. </div></div>

Yes, why would anyone build a commercial pistol with police and military sales in mind, and make the mags reflect light as bright as a mirror????

Give me a break!!

If you know someone with a bead blaster, a good matte surface, non-reflective finish can be easily applied (I've done several).

As an alternate, get a RED Scotchbrite pad and give them a good scrubbing, it will knock the shine off pretty well.

Light discipline in a tactical situation is just one of the fundamentals that are commonly overlooked by many people (and manufacturers).

To the OP, sorry to derail your thread. Your work looks fine and will give your pistol a different appearance that many people will find attractive. I'll shut up now.

 

[JakeGein]

Re: polished mags

Yea, I see where you're coming from. Hence why my replacement mags come in flat black. Being a recreational shooter, I don't see myself getting in to any tactical situations any time soon, and I just like black and chrome together.

And I'm sure they won't be caked with rust any time soon. Polished stainless steel tends to hold up.

 

[northern50]

Re: polished mags

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mcmcconnell</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a XD that I am trying to go the opposite way with. The mags are polished stainless steel and I want them black. </div></div>


http://www.caswellplating.com/kits/black.htm

They make some stuff that resembles black oxide, scroll down for stainless steel.

 

[triceratops3]

Re: polished mags

Very nice. The mags for my fnp-9 are already pretty darned shiny.

 

[mmtuning]

Re: polished mags

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jakegein</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks, damn plastic mags!

i used 180 grit to get the finish of (which took forever haha)
then a medium sanding block.
then 1500 grit wet sand paper.
THEN mothers mag and aluminum polish with a dremmel.

got them as close to a mirror finish as a could </div></div>
U sanded these by hand and polished with a dremel!?!?! OMG you got bored and have extreme patience, lol. Look real nice. Great job!