Actually stainless wet tumbling will give the brass a shine as good as new.
I have taken brass that was so tarnished from laying outside in the weather it almost looked like steel. Went to looking like new in 4 hours.:twocents:
I like Summit lake in Henry county. Not too far. Spawn ending so you missed that action but there is good fishing to be found. Last week when the Bluegills slowed:
20130529_210640 by kwatters63, on Flickr
I have my doubts whether they will ever fall in price. Parts are in short supply and if some in Washington have their way they will ban the import of those parts.
I wouldn't dismiss Johnson, I think he is so busy he doesn't care about the web site. Here is a recent thread.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/johnson_safe/282439-johnson_safe_delivery_03_19_2013_seven_pics.html