sometimes you can "fake bead blast" buy taking 320 grit wet and dry and place it over the rub mark and take a plastic mallet and tap the area...just like bead blasting...only impact blasting. it works OK on small areas. KurtM
I carried a S&W 65 on duty for years. It would take a shiny polish where ever it came into contact with the leather holster, especially at the muzzle. I would use a small piece of plastic brillo pad (not metal!) and revove the shiny and get it back to the satin look. Takes just a minut and very little pressure.
