thewillweeks
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Lets talk durability of handgun finish. For those of us that carry a handgun every single day, we demand longevity and durability in finish. Straight blueing may work for some of you, but it's not cutting it for me. My Ruger LCP was covered in rust within 6 months, even with daily oil wipes. My Glock 43 finish wore through to where I could see bright shiny metal in 6 months as well. No rust, but exposed metal that could of rusted easily I would think.
In contrast, my 2nd Gen Glock 17 and my 3rd Gen 26 are tough as nails and have been carried in the same style of holsters in worse conditions without any noticeable wear. I'm told the difference between them and the 43 is the difference between a bath treatment and a spray on treatment.
In desperation when my LCP was back for warranty work to remedy the rust I purchased a Taurus TCP because it was the only stainless 380 in stock. The black coat over the stainless has chipped in a few places, but the gun has resisted all rusting and shown wear significantly less than the LCP.
In all honesty, I'm not happy with the Taurus sights, my 2nd Gen LCP has significantly better sights and feels better in the hand too boot. I want to replace the Taurus but I'm unsure what other brands finishes will hold up like.
I see Kahr 380's have stainless options, are the Kahr CT's as or more reliable than the Taurus? (100% from the first shot, btw)
Are Diamondback 380's durable in terms of finish? Are they more reliable than their 9mm counterparts?
S&W Bodyguard 380's are all black, is that black tougher than the LCP blueing?
I'm seriously disappointed in the finish on the LCP and deeply regret not purchasing a stainless model. I am unable to find a stainless model now or I'd purchase it in a singular heartbeat.
Thanks for any feedback y'all.
In contrast, my 2nd Gen Glock 17 and my 3rd Gen 26 are tough as nails and have been carried in the same style of holsters in worse conditions without any noticeable wear. I'm told the difference between them and the 43 is the difference between a bath treatment and a spray on treatment.
In desperation when my LCP was back for warranty work to remedy the rust I purchased a Taurus TCP because it was the only stainless 380 in stock. The black coat over the stainless has chipped in a few places, but the gun has resisted all rusting and shown wear significantly less than the LCP.
In all honesty, I'm not happy with the Taurus sights, my 2nd Gen LCP has significantly better sights and feels better in the hand too boot. I want to replace the Taurus but I'm unsure what other brands finishes will hold up like.
I see Kahr 380's have stainless options, are the Kahr CT's as or more reliable than the Taurus? (100% from the first shot, btw)
Are Diamondback 380's durable in terms of finish? Are they more reliable than their 9mm counterparts?
S&W Bodyguard 380's are all black, is that black tougher than the LCP blueing?
I'm seriously disappointed in the finish on the LCP and deeply regret not purchasing a stainless model. I am unable to find a stainless model now or I'd purchase it in a singular heartbeat.
Thanks for any feedback y'all.