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I like it. Looks like a tool that is actually used. Character Mark's. I do love the blueing jobs people post that czcustom shop or cajun. Gun works contracts out to. Cerakote might hold up better with sweat from the skin.
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Wear marks like those shown in the photos are nothing to be concerned about. They give the weapon some character.
Just rub it down periodically with a gun cloth and you'll be just fine.
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I was going to suggest Severns Hard Hat. But according to their FB page things are shut down while they relocate their shop. But if you're not in a hurry, then keep them in mind.
https://www.facebook.com/severnscustom/
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I have to agree. I love a properly worn pistol. It shows you actually use it. It’s a badge to be worn proudly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Why would you want to cover those up...?Common guns are meant to be shot and used not safe queens
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Then they don't deserve it! Probably worth more with the honest wear than with a refinish.
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At least you didn't drop it on the carpet!
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Les Baer 1911: Premier II w/1.5" Guarantee, Blued, No FCS, Combat Rear, F/O Front, Checkered MSH & SA Professional Double Diamond Grips Springfield Armory XD-45 4" Service Model Springfield Armory XD9 4" Service Model (wifes). M&P 15 (Mine) |
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Even though that does not look too bad for a few years of carry, Check your holster(s) first. There are some marks on that gun indicating rough surfaces inside your holster and/or you slam the gun into the holster harshly.
If you use a kydex holster, don't. Kydex is cheap and scrapes the finish off of guns. Good for mall ninja and tacticool use with polymer guns, if at all. That said, Melonite and DLC are nice and durable finishes. I'm not a fan of beat up looking guns unless one is just coming back from a war with them. Last edited by heidad01; 01-14-2019 at 7:05 AM.. |
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i had great luck with CCR Refinishing, Grayguns and Robar and would not hesitate to recommend any of them.
I guess a lot depends on what "color"/finish/texture you prefer and what environment you work in. CCR has done 2 jobs for me, they repaired and refinished a shotgun that i used very heavily. It looks brand new maybe 20 years now. The Black finish that CCR did for me was perhaps 15 or more years ago and it's been great, after a number of classes you can see some wear areas but not much at all. They're great people to deal with and often run nice sales. Many years ago Mr. Bruce Gray refinished a pistol for me in a finish called SuperBlack if i recall. A very good option as well that has held up very nicely and isn't as slick as NP3. He did a custom build for my Dad and it's gorgeous. That's not to say that i didn't like the Robar NP3. The NP3 is a bit shiny and very slick which is what i really wanted.... so cleaning the pistol is an absolute breeze. I use this on a competition gun and it's perfect for that application. I love the look of a great bluing job and would love to get a high grade pistol done in a high polish blue..... but for carry i don't think it would prove as durable. To confuse the issue further, i always liked the way the Les Baer's wear...something about the bluing they use which doesn't completely wear away but somehow ages and softens over time. I know some prefer cerakote, my experience wasn't all that favorable...at least aesthetically. Last edited by mtenenhaus; 01-14-2019 at 7:50 AM.. |
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Pvd coating. It's stronger than hard chrome and thinner so no issue with refitting parts. Several colors to pick from not just tin (gold). Altin (dark blue) nacro (medium to dark grey), zrn (white gold), ticn (lighter grey).
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Ford's in Florida. https://www.fordsguns.com/
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Yes, Les Baer is one of the few blued 1911’s in California. And I wholeheartedly agree with the way they age!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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While I don't disagree that an incorrectly-made kydex holster will put premature finish wear on a pistol, Kydex holsters are preferred in the IDPA, IPSC, and USPSA competition circuits on many 2011, CZ, 1911, etc. metal-framed pistols, with exception of the hyper-race rigs. But even then, the minimalist holsters are also made from polymer... Kydex is used widely for CCW purposes also for retention security (leather, even IWB ones do not retain the pistol well with age). I'm sure some leather users will argue "my leather holster has been with me for X number of decades and it holds just fine", but I still believe while nothing will beat leather in terms of beauty, kydex is still better for hard use.
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Looks pretty good to me.
Hardchrome does really well to hide wear, the high spots get shinier but doesn't look as worn as the darker finishes. I'd vote to leave it. Only consider refinishing if it starts to rust in the worn spots. |
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Industrial Hard Chrome by Accurate Plating & Weaponry, years of carry in a leather IWB holster with full grain liner
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What “next owner?” Never sell your guns. Only purchase them.
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