After I get it cleaned up I plan on repainting it. I have added a handi-grip stock and plan to paint the stock, frame and fore end. I really would not be bothered about the frame, but the previous owner removed the paint from the sides and I think it would be best to remove the rest and start anew. How long has nef used plastic trigger guards? According to the serial # my gun was made in 1987 and seems to have a plastic TG. Sorry to date my self, but I didn't think 3.5" 12ga shells were around then, of course I was 9 years old! Anyhow, I bought this as a project, but have carried it nearly everyday of turkey season the last two years, and now geting around to the fun stuff. But I am quite nervous, I hate to mess with a good thing, I keep thinking if it ain't broke don't fix it! I also plan to polish the barrel, any experience with this? It is supposed to be helpful, what are the results in these NEF single shots, is it worth it?