Sig Slide Refinishing

[Dionysusigma]

I just got myself a "new" P6 (circa April 1983). The frame is in *perfect* condition, but the slide's kinda scraped up from holster wear and other hard use. I know the Nitron finish isn't known for its durability, but I'd much rather have the factory refinish it than take a risk on someone else. Plus, the Nitron finish would be the actual "original" finish of the pistol. A few questions:

1) Is the present-day Nitron finish any more durable than that of 25 years ago?

2) Has anyone here on THR sent theirs in to Sig? How did it go?

3) They have an option for electroless nickel, for the same price. This would definately affect the appearance of the gun (duh), but if it's a factory finish, then it should be decent, right? Would it be/ is Sig's EN finish stronger than Nitron?

3a) Addendum: at some point, I'd also have to get the matching EN bits for the rest of the frame, but that's another trip and $200 more.

4) Would the required import mark still be discernible?

Thanks in advance.

 

[CCR]

Let me know if I can answer any questions for you I refinish a lot of Sigs

 

[customizedcreationz]

Sig does a good job and there are tons of others out there that do good jobs as well. If you want just a factory stock finish just send it back to the factory. If you want something custom or different then look else were.

Good luck in your choice, alot of people do Nickel and polish it to look good.

 

[Zak Smith]

I got several of the P6's. Two were kinda beat up, but two were in great shape cosmetically. If I were going to have a slide refinished, I'd probably have Tripp Research hard-chrome it for me. I have a 1911 and a P7 with Tripp HC and it doesn't wear at all.