a redo of the 45 redo

[SalBO]

With a couple suggestions from friends here on the board I decided to redo the Rigaud I just had redone...

The first blue job wiped down thin when I oiled it down and gave it a milsurp look but that wasnt what I was shooting for.
I am used to hot dipping blue work and when doing hot blue, you oil real soon after taking the piece out of the tank. But when using Brownells Oxpho Blue, you should give it overnight at least to cure before handling and oiling it down.. Thanks neilwest for the tip..

So armed with a bottle of Oxpho Blue , a new set of grips and a good CAO cigar I set out to redo the redo job.
I want some rubber grips for it if they ever come back in stock. It still isnt perfect but I am happy with it and will give oxho blue a second chance on another one soon........the light spot on the slide is from the poor lighting in here. The blue is solid this time all over the pistol.


http://home.triad.rr.com/salboandco/Rigaud 45.jpg

[TheBigCAx]

Nice job. I need a couple more of these pistols.

Rubber grips you say? Where and how much???

[Guinny_Ire]

Real nice job Bobby

[SalBO]

Thanks guys. That is what it looked like the FIRST time also before oiling it too early. After learning to let it cure now, I think the Oxhpo Blue is pretty good stuff.


TheBigCA:

CDNN and JLD have the rubber grips with finger grooves. CDNN is out of stock right now but JLD has them. ......The rubber ones are 7.99 at CDNN if they ever get them back in stok is a good deal.

[lpspinner]

Nice work you do there. It looks great.

TheBigCA:
I got my rubber grips from JLD Enterprises (http://www.jldenter.com)
I paid like $32.00 for two of the delivered. CDNN had them advertised for a few bucks less, but the $10.00 s&h will kill any savings.

[SalBO]

LPSpinner, please exlain JLD shipping on accessories. Is it 6 bucks per order or per item ? The site has me screwed up.....

here is a copy from the website:

Shipping Costs:

Handguns $12.00 ea.
Rifles/Carbines $12.00 ea.
Barreled actions $12.00 ea.
Accessories $6.00 ea.
UPS Next Day $25.00ea.

[lpspinner]

Couldn't tell you,

I just called them up and told them to send me 2 by priority mail and looked at my cc bill and it was for $32.00

Cell phone, free long distance. I prefer to talk to people vs just sending an email.

Hmmmm....Thanks for making me question the amount, I just called them up and they charged me for wooden grips so they are issuing a credit for $4.00.

The correct amount is $28.00 for two rubber grips shipped.

[survivor99]

Salbo,

That looks beautiful! If it were mine I wouldn't change ANYTHING about it now.... except maybe shoot a few rounds through it. LOL

survivor99

[Schuetzenman]

Looks beautiful!:cool:

[SalBO]

thanks for the good words guys. I like it now that it is the right color.

LPSpinner, I agree on the 10 dollar shipping from CDNN. I had read the JLD as 6 bucks per accessory so I went with CDNN and threw in an AK sling and a muzzle break to try and soften the shipping a little. I am glad you got the charge fixed on your CC....I will know next time to go with JLD. Maybe they will have some Systemas in and maybe some Hatrford Colts. ;)