Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature currently requires accessing the site using the built-in Safari browser.
You are using the old Black Responsive theme. We have installed a new dark theme for you, called UI.X. This will work better with the new upgrade of our software. You can select it at the bottom of any page.
It would seem that I have subjected my 637 to strong solvents and the finish is flaking. What difference will it make if I continue to carry it? Does it really matter beyond cosmetics?
So what other "home fix options" exist here? (Besides sending it back to S&W for complete refinishing). Mine has finally just started the peeling trick - a little on the backstrap where it has suffered a ding or two.
I early on polished off all the finish from the barrel and cylinder with Flitz (Regular cleaning started the process, and I decided just to be done with it). These two parts are significantly easier to clean now and are shiny stainless - actually looks great with the finish off these parts in my opinion, and appears to have suffered no damage as a result.
But what if a guy were to flitz off all the finish from the frame? Would that also polish out to a nice clean chrome like finish? Would there be detriment to the material from not being protected other than a coat of oil now and then if stripped to that extreme point?
Just projecting into the future and exploring options. It's the primary carry piece, so functionality is first priority, but I don't necessarily mind if things look nice along the way either.
Again with the weird Smith M637 flaking finish... Skunk had a thread about this very thing almost a year ago... but I've had my 637 since '99 and haven't had any problems with the finish. I have to presume that S&W changed finish procedures somewhere along the line and apparently really screwed the pooch on the later models...
Have had one for almost two years now with no problems. To clean it I use Hoppes #9 and CLP. If I was to have a problem with it I would send it back to S&W. I think someone once posted that if you take the protective finish off of aluminum it turns.
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.