Looking at the Patriot Polishing gallery, all I can say is WOW! I have a S&W 686+ that I'm hesitant to ask for a quote on, afraid that I'll find it too reasonable.
Question for texas yankee: do you shoot the guns you had polished and how does the finish hold up? I have a 75B High Polish that I've put a lot of rounds through and the finish is remarkably tough with no noticeable scratches (although it is a fingerprint magnet). I'm working on convincing myself that the 686, being stainless steel, would also withstand blemishes in the same way as the 75B.