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Baby Browning Before
Though not abused by its previous owner, the factory finish of this Belgium Baby Browning was past its prime.
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Baby Browning After
Ford's Master Blue finish is artfully applied, along with careful hand polishing to remove pitting and scratches from the frame and slide.
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S&W Model 547 Before
This unusual Smith & Wesson 547 was discovered with a spotty and unattractive Parkerized finish.
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S&W Model 547 After
The bright, high-polish nickel finish from Ford's gives this revolver a shining appearance to match its smooth trigger and spot-on accuracy.
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H&R Model 999 Before
This mistreated H&R Sportsman 999 seemed to be a lost cause. The gun suffered from extensive pitting and wear on the frame, barrel and cylinder.
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H&R Model 999 After
The clever application of a brushed-chrome finish successfully replaces the Sportsman's former sad appearance and brings out the unique lines of the barrel and trigger guard.
Being a true "gray man" is not flashy. It won’t get you followers or likes or nods from across the room. What it will get you is something far more valuable in the real world: freedom of movement. Reduced attention. Lower probability of being selected, targeted or remembered.
Measuring the actual length of a barrel might seem like a simple task, but there's an industry-standard (and legally required) method to accurately measuring the length of your firearm's barrel.
Winchester Ammunition has once again been selected by the U.S. Army as the second-source provider for small-caliber rifle ammunition. The most recent contract covers 5.56 NATO, 7.62 NATO and .50 BMG cartridges.
Buying a gun based on how it feels at the counter is like buying a car without test-driving it. It's the firearm equivalent of just sitting behind the wheel, going “vroom vroom!”