Re-finish or replace my 590a1 barrel?

[Travis590A1]

Its old its been beat to crap. The parkerized finish is gone on about 75% of it. I love the gun its a workhorse and it was my first firearm. It has factory ghost ring sights a thicker barrel and double welds. My question is would it be cheaper to replace just the barrel or just re-parkerize the whole thing? The barrel is the only part lacking the finish.

[NaClAddict]

Cerakote it.

[shellslinger]

I would just refinish it.

[TangoCharlie]

Double post...

[TangoCharlie]

Unless its rusting, do neither. Just keep it as is and save your money.

I'm a firm believer that there is a psychological impediment to the proper use of a new or "minty" looking gun. People get preoccupied on dings, scratches or dirt and try to protect the gun rather than protecting yourself.

Anyway....

[k1dude]

If your shotgun has been heavily used, many think the wear marks add character. If you make it look mint again, in a few years it'll look like it does now. I say leave it be and save your money for shells. But I'm one of those that love the look of a well used firearm. I only like refinishing when it's been deeply scratched, pitted, or rusting.

[problemchild]

I just used a rattle can on mine, looks great now.

[Rob454]

Meh just leave it alone. Wear marks on a gun means that you actually use it.

[jeffrice6]

Oil it and spend the $ on shells