Patriot Gun Polishing Service

04/25/2022

Some beautiful things Made in America 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

04/21/2022

Here’s a formerly-black M1934 I polished and nickel/gold plated awhile back for a veterans charity auction.

04/18/2022

Mirror polished Colt .45 from awhile back

04/14/2022

Mirror polished stainless steel Anaconda in 45 Colt. Four inch barrel.

04/11/2022

Before and after photos of a worn nickel .25 ACP I did awhile back.

04/07/2022

Mirror polished stainless steel PPK 😍

04/05/2022

Formerly-black P229 Legion with a few 24k accents

03/30/2022

In the nearly 20 years I have been at it I have surely polished several thousand guns, but it was only last week I polished my first Taurus pistol. It was this Brazilian-made .40 cal PT 100 AFS

03/29/2022

Watch this reel by patriot_gun_polishing on Instagram

For all those who ask how the shine holds up, I submit this customer video of a Taurus Raging Judge Magnum three years post-polishing

Pink Floyd • Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts 1-5)

03/24/2022

Python twins headed home today 🐍 🐍🐍

02/04/2022

TiN coated P229 collab from last year with

02/01/2022

I’ve probably polished enough 500 magnums to outfit a small army over the years, but this recent one was the first to feature any 24k hardware. Thanks to Mark T. Jensen for trusting me with the work!

01/25/2022

I just finished up this stunning set of twin Raptors this evening. Huge thanks to for trusting me with these beauties.

01/20/2022

This Colt Combat Elite MK IV Series 80 1911 arrived two-tone with a blued slide and left polished nickel, stainless, and 24k. Thanks to for trusting me with the work.

01/16/2022

I don’t know where those CZ boys over in the Czech Republic learned to polish, but this is what a mirror polished stainless steel CZ 75 B should look like, IMO 🤷🏻‍♂️

01/16/2022

Patriot Gun Polishing Service updated their information in their About section.

Patriot Gun Polishing Service updated their information in their About section.

01/15/2022

Mirror polished stainless steel .50AE Desert Eagle with a few 24k gold plated accents.

09/09/2021

Generally speaking, I’m not a big fan of touch up polishing on nickel plated guns. There is no way to tell how thick the plated layer is. Until you break through it, that is. Then you know for sure. There is also no way to know whether the nickel has been re-polished in the past or how many times it has been. Each re-polish leaves the plated layer thinner, increasing the risk of breaking through next time. Still, some customers are willing to risk it, as this Model 19’s new owner was. As you can see in these before and afters, the swirl marks and fine lines were removed from the nickel, but the scratches, factory machining marks, and the few spots where the plating was already compromised are unchanged. All in all, not a bad improvement.

09/02/2021

Here are a few before and after shots of the first Rapide I have had through the shop. The customer ultimately decided to have the trigger 24k gold plated to match the rest of the hardware instead of keeping it black to match the sights, grips, and barrel. Did he make the right call? You can vote for your choice in my stories.

08/31/2021

A few photos showing the difference between the stock and mirror polished finishes on these new Pythons.

08/29/2021

Mirror polished and 24k gold plated Inox 92fs

08/27/2021

2020 Colt Python 🐍 🇺🇸🇺🇸🐍

08/24/2021

A recent stainless steel P220 Elite in .45

08/21/2021

This is the first aluminum-framed nickel plated Colt Cobra I have had through the shop. It’s surprisingly lightweight. The original nickel had faded and discolored a bit. Thanks to for trusting me with the refinishing.

08/09/2021

I don’t know where the TiN, engraving, or buffalo nickel grips were done, but everything else on this Gold Cup Trophy was done by yours truly, including buffing the nickels.

08/07/2021

I’m updating the website today with a ton of recent work. While doing so, I came across this photoshoot I did a few years back with two single action Blackhawks. I thought it was worth a re-post.

08/06/2021

Like seemingly everything lately, this .45 Colt Officer’s ACP 1911 arrived blued and left mirror polished nickel. Unlike so many others, though, this one arrived in decent shape; there was just some minor wear and tear. The before and after photos nonetheless show a dramatic transformation.

08/04/2021

Another salvaged snake. .357 magnum Python taken from rusted and pitted blue to mirror polished nickel. As promised, imperfect, but I think its owner (who is not responsible for the neglect, btw) will be happy.

08/03/2021

A few progress shots of this rusty Python. It’s far from perfect now, and won’t be even when I’m finished, but this snake will be worthy of the light of day if I have anything to say about it! ☀️☀️🐍☀️☀️

08/03/2021

A recent Brazilian-made Model 44 .44 magnum revolver. Swipe for the before and after shots 😲

08/01/2021

June was a busy month for birthday guns! This 9mm Champion 1911 arrived black and left as pictured, polished nickel with a few tastefully chosen 24k highlights. Commissioned for a very special birthday girl (whose photo with this little gem is shared with permission, btw) in IL, courtesy of her husband Rick.

07/31/2021

Mirror polished stainless steel Gold Cup Trophy in .45

07/29/2021

Swipe for the before and afters of this 9 mm Beretta M1951. It arrived with worn bluing and substantial pitting, but left in pristine nickel and 24k condition.

07/26/2021

I have received several requests for black and gold Berettas recently, so for those of you I told there was one coming up soon, here it is! Thanks to for your continued business and for always wanting something awesome done! 👊🏻

07/26/2021

Looking through the archives this weekend I found a few side by side photos I had taken of polished and unpolished revolvers. The first set is of two stainless New Model Blackhawks and the second set of two new stainless Cobras.