CCW Blued Guns?

[Dan_Eastvale]

Anyone here would avoid carrying a nicely blued gun to avoid holster wear?

[Scotty]

If you are worried about holster wear, are you worried you might not see the gun again if you have to use it?

[9Cal_OC]

If you are worried about the finish, carry something else or use it without fretting about the finish. Just make sure to keep it oiled.

[XDJYo]

IMHO, a nicely blued 1911 with holster wear from a proper leather holster (Milt Sparks or equivalent) is the bees knees. Wear from kydex just ain't the same. Plus, you get all of that wonderful wear along the backstrap and the grip safety from your palms. It's a beautiful thing.

Cuz, anyone can buy a new gun. People see honest wear and they know.

[Gravelman]

That’s what Glocks are made for. Who cares if the plastic gets worn?

And yes, I don’t carry my nice stuff.

[stormvet]

Dan life is way to short to worry about that, enjoy the gun and use it as it’s intended to be used. Like others have said, honest holster and use ware only adds to a firearms looks and character.

[Mr. Beretta]

What kind of gun ?

[nitroxdiver]

[Maulerrr]

If you're concerned about wear on your CCW gun, you shouldn't carry it. All holsters leave some sort of wear or marring on the gun.

I carry a Gluck. They're already uglier than sin to begin with so it's not a loss if the slide gets scratches, streaks, and scuffs.

[Horsewright]

I'm in the honest wear category is great and looks good.

[NorCalRT]

Holster wear looks good, embrace it.

[boattail]

One of my carry guns had a beautiful blueing on it.........had. Just simply holstering the gun a few times starts taking it away. Its honest wear and I don't worry about it. I will oil the gun more than the stainless guns to keep my sweat from causing any issues on the finish.

If it is that nice of a finish you have two choices....safe queen or worn finish.

[NoHeavyHitter]

I don't even carry valuable guns any more. All of these new, disposable plastic guns that have no soul cover that square..

Back in the day, I was sure that I'd never own a plastic gun, but they certainly fit the use for a CCW, and I've accumulated several.

[naz]

Anyone here would avoid carrying a nicely blued gun to avoid holster wear?

[GlockN'Roll]

I carried a blued 1911 for years.

When the finish was well worn, I had it refinished and started carrying Glocks.

A nicely blued pistol is a real pleasure to behold.

However, I'd rather carry a disposable/replaceable polymer gun (Glock, SIG, etc.) now days...