Art Buchanan

Seems that this process has been hashed out several times here. It is not impossible task to do with and oven in the kitchen, a toaster oven or a propane torch. Some of the final look has to do with proper polish and cleaning prior to heat. Straw occurs at about 440 degrees F. Shades of straw vary with +or- of 440. I have been doing it for years for my Lugers and others. I see some advertise to do it for $85. I work too cheap perhaps. Have been charging $45 for years. If color doesn't turn out right first try--it can be done again. Too light---use more heat. Too dark re polish and heat again. The bright blue color on sights springs and pins occurs after straw. Don't be afraid to try it. Straw can even be enhanced to improve what still exists without complete repolish of the part. This should drive the gunshow spy wild!!!!!