So.... Before anyone stones me for ever considering doing this to any gun, I'll explain why...
BTW: I am loving everything about this new to me 500... Which, looking at the serial number chart here on this forum, My serial prefix J932 indicates it was manufactured sometime in early 1987. That's so cool to own a gun my age, for the first time.
Anyway, back to my question, after qualifying it with I love the heck outta this new Mossberg.
I do prefer more of a parkerized or hard coat anodized type finish, Gee, wonder why (AR-15)... However, my beautiful 1980's Mossberg 500 has a very smooth finish on its aluminum receiver. Almost like extremely high quality anodized paint, or something I've not seen before. However, that smooth finish doesn't go well with any excess CLP or perspiration of the hands.
So. Is it a beyond stupid idea to potentially and very carefully sand the receiver down, after of course stripping it down of all parts, and refinish it?
Don't throw stuff, please. Thanks!
BTW: I am loving everything about this new to me 500... Which, looking at the serial number chart here on this forum, My serial prefix J932 indicates it was manufactured sometime in early 1987. That's so cool to own a gun my age, for the first time.
Anyway, back to my question, after qualifying it with I love the heck outta this new Mossberg.
I do prefer more of a parkerized or hard coat anodized type finish, Gee, wonder why (AR-15)... However, my beautiful 1980's Mossberg 500 has a very smooth finish on its aluminum receiver. Almost like extremely high quality anodized paint, or something I've not seen before. However, that smooth finish doesn't go well with any excess CLP or perspiration of the hands.
So. Is it a beyond stupid idea to potentially and very carefully sand the receiver down, after of course stripping it down of all parts, and refinish it?
Don't throw stuff, please. Thanks!