Re: dropped off some work for Birdsong

by jakeg823 on Thu Sep 15, 2011 9:33 am

Not as well as the black, but this was due to an extremely dirty/gritty holster. The most wear is on either side of the muzzle. Think I have a picture of it saved, so I'll try to post that up after work today.

The finish does have a lifetime warranty though so I'll get it recolored eventually, but it's no where near bad enough to care about right now

by fugan601 on Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:15 pm

Finally got the call today.Gonna go grab her tommorow

by jdphotoguy on Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:47 pm

I'd love to get my M&P 9L and possible my Springfield TRP done, but I can't be without the M&P for that long. Bummer, as I really love their coating.

by jakeg823 on Tue Sep 20, 2011 5:31 pm

here's the pictures i promised...like i said 99% of this is due to a very gritty holster and would've happened no matter the finish.

the hammer is obviously going to show more wear than most other parts:

through the wear marks you can see the stainless steel, which does not stand out, so the only reason the wear is noticeable is if you're just bored and looking for it.

by msredneck on Wed Sep 21, 2011 6:51 am

Called Birdsong yesterday to check on my 642...its in assembly finally.

Its been Early May since I have seen my old friend

Birdsong has been adding on to the back of their building so they have not done much the last several weeks...so the story goes

by fugan601 on Wed Sep 21, 2011 9:43 am

msredneck wrote:

Birdsong has been adding on to the back of their building so they have not done much the last several weeks...so the story goes

Yup same thing I heard, but when I told them it had been 15 weeks they were shocked.Im just glad the wait is over.Now to decide which gun next to drop off when i go out there later

by Jarhead5811 on Wed Sep 21, 2011 10:57 am

Will they spray a scope? I have a circa 1988 VariX III, glossy on rifle I want done but I've been thinking it'd cause me to have to get a new scope.

by fugan601 on Wed Sep 21, 2011 11:19 pm

Jarhead5811 wrote:Will they spray a scope? I have a circa 1988 VariX III, glossy on rifle I want done but I've been thinking it'd cause me to have to get a new scope.

Yup he offered to spray my scope and rings for free, will post pics tommorow when i go get it

by Jarhead5811 on Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:29 am

You pay them when you get your weapon back, right?

by jakeg823 on Thu Sep 22, 2011 11:19 am

Jarhead5811 wrote:You pay them when you get your weapon back, right?

Yep

by Jarhead5811 on Thu Sep 22, 2011 12:10 pm

Given the turn around time I think I'll wait until after deer season and take that rifle to them. If I don't sell that Beretta pretty quick I may drop it off and have it done in green. I think I may drop the posting. If I had the money in hand I don't have a specific purchase in mind.

by jakeg823 on Thu Sep 22, 2011 12:11 pm

Yeah if it's a deer rifle I'd wait till after season...just to be safe

by fugan601 on Mon Oct 03, 2011 6:14 pm

i got it back!!!!!!!!!!!!
here's some pics
http://www.msgunowners.com/t18848-savage-116-300-win-mag-w-birdsong-camo-finish#183970

by Eaglestroker on Mon Oct 03, 2011 6:20 pm

That looks really nice! Did 'neck ever get his airweight back?

by msredneck on Wed Oct 05, 2011 6:59 pm

well as promised...Here are my 2 S&W revo's. I just got the 642 back today. It is a blue gray frame with Black T cylinder. It has smoothed up some. I had dropped it off April 4, 2011...man I thought I was gonna have to report it stolen. I was initially told six weeks

Also pictured is my S&W Model 19 that was also Black T'ed

I think I'll keep em both

while I'm very pleased with the end result...Go into it with your eyes wide open....
My advice to you...Don't take more than one gun at a time. Be mentally ready to kiss it goodbye for a long long time...6 months is just way too long...especially for nothing more than a small revolver