Heel is too large all you need is a glint of light off the heel . After sharpening lightly drag the heel about 1/2 inch on a 3000. Grit stone MTC YMMV I use a ruby stone
Don’t get cold blue any where near gold it will discolor it, and stain and a #@%& to remove. Maybe TOS will chime in he has done a lot of French grey
I would not bead blast MTC YMMV
Memorymaker, you are just wrong, anyone is free to come up with their own product with out infringing on others work. Like Tiras electric machine.Instead of in my opinion stealing MTC.
GRS and Lindsay & Tira have spent a lot of money developing the products they sell, so you think it is...
Maria
The usual practice is to take the gun apart and remove the blueing before engraving. This may sound strange to you but I use a toilet bowl cleaned brand name the Works that will remove the bluing. Enjoy your engraving adventure