horsemen61
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Hey again guys so, Question do you like case color harding on guns? yes or no why you do or don't please and lots of pics of it if you do some guns with it.
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When done properly, in the right places, and in moderation I think it is extremely classy. I love looking at Turnbull color case hardened guns. IMO, a Winchester 1873 model lever action with case color hardening is about as beautiful as a gun can get.
Case colored 1911's are sweet, and old Smith revolvers with case colored triggers and hammers are things of beauty. Colt SA's too.
But like anything, it can be overdone.
Case colored 1911's are sweet, and old Smith revolvers with case colored triggers and hammers are things of beauty. Colt SA's too.
But like anything, it can be overdone.
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BobWright
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Well, naturally on Colts:
And on this Ruger .357 Magnum:
'Nother Ruger:
And, Ubertis:
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And on this Ruger .357 Magnum:
'Nother Ruger:
And, Ubertis:
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To be honest I think CCH is getting overdone these days. This is a Colt I just bought. I like it but I showed it to my dad who is a Colt guy from way back and he asked what the hell happened to the case coloring. Turnbull , who has perfected the actual CCH process ( not like Uberti or Rugers chemical coloring process ) did the case coloring has been on a roll with pushing the CCH envelope. Like anything people get carried away.
I like it on original guns or clones where it looks right. But a colored 1911 or modern gun just looks silly. True case hardening was necessary on the old wrought iron frames to prevent the working parts from cutting into the frame; the color was retained as a cosmetic touch. Most modern coloring is done with chemicals and the steel is not actually hardened in the process. So, no, I don't want a Glock with a CCH slide and paisley spray painted frame.
Jim
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I love it on single action revolvers, especially on a Colt SAA. Not so much so with it on double action revolvers or 1911s though.
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When done correctly it sure looks good. But it's about balance. Turnbull redid the lever on of my Savage 99s.
TimSr
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Wasn't Case Harding the brother of Pres. Warren Harding?
^^^^^ BA HA HA HA HA!!!!!!! Yes, he was his evil-twin brother!!
I love Color Case Hardening, when tastefully done; an entire firearm would lose its beauty, IMNTBHO.
I am in the beginnings of a new build, basically a copy of the Kimber 1911 Centennial model, with a color case hardened frame, deep blued slide with a very slight amount of engraving, and full-on ivory grips.
So far, I have the grips and the barrel...I'm well on my way!!
Sam
I love Color Case Hardening, when tastefully done; an entire firearm would lose its beauty, IMNTBHO.
I am in the beginnings of a new build, basically a copy of the Kimber 1911 Centennial model, with a color case hardened frame, deep blued slide with a very slight amount of engraving, and full-on ivory grips.
So far, I have the grips and the barrel...I'm well on my way!!
Sam
Coyote3855
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This. I especially dislike CCH on 1911 frames. The faux CC on Ruger Vaqueros is not attractive to my eye.
jad0110
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Yes, but it depends on the gun. Glock? No. 19th century single action like an 1851 or 1873 colt / clone? Absolutely!
Cimarron 1851 Navy:
Cimarron 1873 Model P:
Cimarron 1851 Navy:
Cimarron 1873 Model P:
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Yep
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Properly done case colors make metal beautiful beyond bluing but should be limited in it's application. A CC frame on a Colt SAA is really neat, my 73 still has some color on the lever but having the entire receiver done is more than is asthetically pleasing to me. Just personal opinion, others may differ.
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Nothing prettier than a case hardened Sharps-Borchardt. Looks nice on SAA's and Colt BP revolvers, also.
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