Gunsmithing: Smith and Wesson, Taurus and Similar Revolvers
(Updated 06-02-01)
With Smith and Wesson's decision to cave in to the antigunners' every whim, ARS will not buy or sell any Smith and Wesson product. However the company did produce some fine guns in the past which can be improved with some careful work. Taurus revolvers have improved dramatically in the last ten years and come now with good factory actions. Again, ARS can improve on these fine guns.
Revolver Basic Tactical Package.
The Revolver Basic Tactical Package includes careful deburring and polishing of all trigger and action componants, rounding the face of serrated triggers (or further rounding smooth-faced triggers), changing the double action sear angles for a smoother double action pull, supplying a 20-25% lighter hammer spring, recutting the barrel crown, chamferring the cylinders, contouring cylinder latch, and refinishing selected internal componants with the self-lubricating METACOL III Satin Black protective coating, if required. Service also includes checking headspace, timing, alignment of yoke and alignment of ejector rod. Correcting any problems available for additional charge. misalignment
Price is $100. UPS Next Day Air Return shipping, handling and insurance to $1000 is + $35.
Revolver Advanced Tactical Package.
Revolver Advance Tactical Package includes all of the steps in the Revolver Basic Tactical Package, with the addition of complete rounding of all sharp edges on the frame and cylinder (called "dehorning" or "carry bevel") and refinishing the entire gun in METACOL III Satin Black. Price is $200. UPS Next Day Air return shipping, handling, and insurance to $1000 is + $35. Stipple front strap and back strap + $75
Refinishing.
Technical aspects of refinishing are described in detail on the Finishes section of this website. Refinishing a Revolver in METACOL III Satin Black or Gray is $150. Return UPS Next Day shipping, handling, and insurance is $35.
