i would like to send my gun in for work. what should i do?
The first thing you should do, before sending your gun in for one of our services, is call or email me. I like to have the opportunity to discuss each job with each customer before beginning. This will allow me to give you an accurate quote for the services requested as well as give you current turn times and instruction. The next step will be filling out the customer form with your details. Include the form with your parts, along with payment in the form of check, cash, or money order (all other forms of payment accepted as well), and ship using a carrier or your choice.
If you would like to ship me a firearm, a receiver, a lower, a frame or the "weapon", there are some additional hoops to jump through. You can only ship via FedEx or UPS following their gun shipping rules and including a copy of your license (with current address) and a copy of my FFL. You can also have any FFL holder (most gun shops) take care of the shipping and receiving for you.
If you would like to ship me a firearm, a receiver, a lower, a frame or the "weapon", there are some additional hoops to jump through. You can only ship via FedEx or UPS following their gun shipping rules and including a copy of your license (with current address) and a copy of my FFL. You can also have any FFL holder (most gun shops) take care of the shipping and receiving for you.
Will polishing affect my firearm's function?
The simple answer is no. I only polish exposed surfaces, leaving functional surfaces untouched in most cases. Polishing surfaces reduces friction and carbon buildup, which allows for smoother action and speeds up cleaning time.
how do i care for my firearm?
Polished
Caring for your polished firearm is a very important step to keeping it in good condition. Do not use abrasive rags or materials to clean the surface. A microfiber cloth, along with your choice of gun oil, is all that is needed to clean and protect the polished surfaces. Moisture is the enemy of bare steel. Take care not to store a polished gun in a moisture rich environment without wiping the firearm down (to remove body oils) and an oil coating for protection (just like blued finishes).
Cerakote
While it is always advisable to clean your firearm after use, Cerakote finishes require no extra care. Resistant to chemicals, corrosion and abrasion, minimum care is required to maintain this finish.
Plating
More durable than polished surfaces and less durable than Cerakote, a plated finish requires cleaning and protection from abrasion and harsh chemicals. More to come on this topic as different finishes are time tested.
Caring for your polished firearm is a very important step to keeping it in good condition. Do not use abrasive rags or materials to clean the surface. A microfiber cloth, along with your choice of gun oil, is all that is needed to clean and protect the polished surfaces. Moisture is the enemy of bare steel. Take care not to store a polished gun in a moisture rich environment without wiping the firearm down (to remove body oils) and an oil coating for protection (just like blued finishes).
Cerakote
While it is always advisable to clean your firearm after use, Cerakote finishes require no extra care. Resistant to chemicals, corrosion and abrasion, minimum care is required to maintain this finish.
Plating
More durable than polished surfaces and less durable than Cerakote, a plated finish requires cleaning and protection from abrasion and harsh chemicals. More to come on this topic as different finishes are time tested.