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Posted: 7/18/2022 5:39:20 PM EDT
[#1]
I would probably not do the DLC again. Then again, it is a pretty inexpensive upgrade. I would FOR SURE get the new "tactical texture" or whatever they call it. My "starburst" grips got pretty slick in a class this weekend carrying IWB with no t-shirt. YMMV.
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Posted: 7/18/2022 5:47:02 PM EDT
[#2]
I go back and forth. I kind of like the stainless barrel look on the black gun, but then again a DLC barrel should be easier to clean and if I'm spending that much money it's not like the DLC would kill me.
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Posted: 7/18/2022 6:02:17 PM EDT
[#3]
Threaded DLC or it aint worth the trouble.
 I like the DLC. Have not cleaned it yet but its slick and I don't care for the stainless look. I also have memories of Kimber's unfinished barrels that would rust by simply looking at them. 
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Posted: 7/18/2022 6:34:16 PM EDT
[#4]
Threaded DLC, I like the black look better and if I want to add a comp I can plus on a P it gets you 5in velocities. As far as grip I didn’t get it because I rather stipple it myself so that wasn’t worth the money to me.
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Posted: 7/18/2022 6:36:23 PM EDT
[#5]
I've had stainless and I have DLC. In my opinion, it comes down to what looks better to you.
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Posted: 7/18/2022 7:16:21 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Threaded DLC, I like the black look better and if I want to add a comp I can plus on a P it gets you 5in velocities. As far as grip I didn't get it because I rather stipple it myself so that wasn't worth the money to me.
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Posted: 7/18/2022 7:17:33 PM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Threaded DLC or it aint worth the trouble. I like the DLC. Have not cleaned it yet but its slick and I don't care for the stainless look. I also have memories of Kimber's unfinished barrels that would rust by simply looking at them. https://i.imgur.com/GxXL2IQ.jpg 
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Posted: 7/18/2022 8:46:27 PM EDT
[#8]
The new texture is badass. I like it a lot more.
I really like the rich black DLC but it’s basically just personal preference, worth it to me when it’s that many bones being thrown down anyways. It’s the same difference to clean really. Fuuuuckkk. I want a C2 again |
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Posted: 7/18/2022 8:55:37 PM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryQuoted: The new texture is badass. I like it a lot more. I really like the rich black DLC but it's basically just personal preference, worth it to me when it's that many bones being thrown down anyways. It's the same difference to clean really. Fuuuuckkk. I want a C2 again I think I'm going to bite the bullet and get the DLC. |
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Posted: 7/19/2022 2:44:35 PM EDT
[#10]
I have the SS barrel on my C2. DLC or nitrided barrel should be standard.
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Posted: 7/19/2022 5:15:23 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I dunno, cleaning the bore in a nitride barrel is stupid easy compared to untreated. I think I'm going to bite the bullet and get the DLC. |
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Posted: 7/19/2022 6:04:13 PM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't do anything but Boresnake a handgun barrel so SS and DLC are equal in that regard for me.
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Posted: 7/19/2022 6:20:00 PM EDT
[#13]
I have a steel P with a stainless barrel, and an aluminum P with the DLC barrel.
I originally did that to quickly tell them apart at a glance since they're otherwise setup identically. As it happens, everyone who sees the DLC barrel version thinks it overall looks better. Myself included. At the end of the day, it's a looks thing to me. They both clean up the same, as far as I can tell. I do wish I would have DLC'd the barrel in my C2. |
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Posted: 7/19/2022 9:50:08 PM EDT
[#14]
I decided on the DLC threaded barrel. Going to order it next week.
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Posted: 7/20/2022 11:46:51 AM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I decided on the DLC threaded barrel. Going to order it next week. You mean today? Good for you! 
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Posted: 7/20/2022 1:04:15 PM EDT
[#16]
Good. Go with DLC. I had an XL with stainless barrel. After 7,000 rds it was pretty beat up looking.
I would go with the new texture. We have seen quite a bit of these come through our shop. I much prefer the newer texture than the gen 2 one. If you’re looking to stipple or send the grip out I’d go with gen 2 tho as there’s a bit more material etc. If you don’t want to stipple it then get the new one. |
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Posted: 7/20/2022 1:09:44 PM EDT
[#17]
   Here is the XL barrel after 7,000 rds. I don’t care what my guns look like as I beat ‘em up… however it’s still quite a bit of wear compared to DLC finish. |
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Posted: 7/20/2022 3:57:31 PM EDT
[#18]
Is it safe to assume you can't get the new tactical texture on a C2?
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Posted: 7/21/2022 1:38:25 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Is it safe to assume you can't get the new tactical texture on a C2? Right now it’s only for full size grips at least to our knowledge as dealers |
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Posted: 7/28/2022 8:52:07 PM EDT
[#20]
Finally placed my order tonight. Went with the DLC threaded barrel.
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Posted: 7/28/2022 10:52:30 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Finally placed my order tonight. Went with the DLC threaded barrel. Congrats!! You’ll be happy. Clean and lube it prior to shooting, Give it 250 rds of break in, clean and lube again, and you’ll be good to go! |
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Posted: 7/28/2022 10:55:28 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Congrats!! You'll be happy. Clean and lube it prior to shooting, Give it 250 rds of break in, clean and lube again, and you'll be good to go! |
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Posted: 7/29/2022 12:25:10 AM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Congrats!! You'll be happy. Clean and lube it prior to shooting, Give it 250 rds of break in, clean and lube again, and you'll be good to go!
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Posted: 7/29/2022 1:35:00 AM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Is it safe to assume you can't get the new tactical texture on a C2? I was told by Staccato that the new texture will be available on the C2 in 2023, and it is for sure coming to that model. |
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Posted: 7/29/2022 10:29:03 AM EDT
[#25]
I'd 100% pay for the DLC.
Why not and it looks tits. IMO wear on a coated barrel looks better than pristine, means it gets loved. (ETA honest wear on nice things is beautiful) |
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Posted: 7/29/2022 12:29:24 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'd 100% pay for the DLC. Why not and it looks tits. IMO wear on a coated barrel looks better than pristine, means it gets loved. (ETA honest wear on nice things is beautiful) |
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Posted: 7/29/2022 3:35:52 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I've got 1600 rounds on my C2 with DLC barrel and there's no wear at all. It still looks new. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I'd 100% pay for the DLC. Why not and it looks tits. IMO wear on a coated barrel looks better than pristine, means it gets loved. (ETA honest wear on nice things is beautiful) even better then! |
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Posted: 7/29/2022 10:34:07 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Finally placed my order tonight. Went with the DLC threaded barrel.  Attached File |
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Posted: 7/31/2022 11:15:56 AM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I've got 1600 rounds on my C2 with DLC barrel and there's no wear at all. It still looks new. I was going to send one of my 1911 barrels in for DLC purely for cosmetic reasons. |
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Posted: 8/1/2022 2:33:26 AM EDT
[#30]
@45FMJoe
Let me know when you get it. I need a sneak peek before I order |
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Posted: 8/1/2022 9:00:03 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: @45FMJoe Let me know when you get it. I need a sneak peek before I order 
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Posted: 8/1/2022 11:09:04 AM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 90-120 days on steel frames. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: @45FMJoe Let me know when you get it. I need a sneak peek before I order Wanna buy a Pro? |
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Posted: 8/2/2022 8:44:31 AM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I know. I've already priced mine out. Just waiting to pull the trigger. Wanna buy a Pro? Not the pro…. You will regret |
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Posted: 8/2/2022 9:15:12 AM EDT
[#34]
My Staccato P is probably my fav suppressor host. Definitely like the look of the DLC coated barrel.
 Looks great with my Omega 9K and not that much louder compared to my bigger cans. 
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Posted: 8/2/2022 9:28:07 AM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: My Staccato P is probably my fav suppressor host. Definitely like the look of the DLC coated barrel. https://i.ibb.co/yVqhdTt/9-BD48643-8674-451-B-8138-0-FC918-A116-A4.jpg Looks great with my Omega 9K and not that much louder compared to my bigger cans. https://i.ibb.co/rtXyBJd/B5-C355-EF-1847-47-D8-B497-33-BDE4-EB694-A.jpg How is it with the obsidian? I’ve got one. |
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Posted: 8/2/2022 9:32:47 AM EDT
[#36]
The Obsidian 9 was the quietest of the bunch.
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Posted: 8/29/2022 1:45:09 PM EDT
[#37]
 Shipping notice email hit my phone today. |
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Posted: 8/29/2022 2:40:16 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Shipping notice email hit my phone today. I hate you 
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Posted: 8/29/2022 3:04:58 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I hate you
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Posted: 8/31/2022 10:52:28 AM EDT
[#40]
Dang that's fast. I ordered mine a couple weeks back now. That gives me hope. I did the DLC also. Looked better to me and I was already paying so might as well get what I want
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Posted: 8/31/2022 11:17:51 AM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Dang that's fast. I ordered mine a couple weeks back now. That gives me hope. I did the DLC also. Looked better to me and I was already paying so might as well get what I want 31 days from order to ship. Not bad at all! It's out for delivery today, not sure when I'll be able to pick it up. Maybe today, or hopefully tomorrow. |
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Posted: 8/31/2022 11:48:19 AM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 31 days from order to ship. Not bad at all! It's out for delivery today, not sure when I'll be able to pick it up. Maybe today, or hopefully tomorrow. |
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Posted: 8/31/2022 12:09:54 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Did you pay the skip ahead fee? |
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Posted: 8/31/2022 2:20:01 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I did not.. |
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Posted: 8/31/2022 4:48:49 PM EDT
[#45]
My recent C2 DPO DLC took about 60 days.
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Posted: 9/1/2022 8:30:55 AM EDT
[#46]
Well, I'm glad I did the DLC barrel. It looks pretty slick. The trigger is quite nice, the pistol is very tight. I really like the new texture over the old, and it balances well with my Mod9 on the front of it. I'm not used to buying such expensive weaponry.
I had to edit this post. I lubed it up with some CherryBalmz and hand-cycled and dry fired it for like 15 minutes in my office today and it's night and day difference in how smooth it was from just out of the bag. It's NICE. My Watch Commander just told me to do some actual work but I told him I'm busy.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/1/2022 8:56:04 AM EDT
[#47]
Great looking pistol!
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Posted: 9/7/2022 5:24:04 AM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Well, I'm glad I did the DLC barrel. It looks pretty slick. The trigger is quite nice, the pistol is very tight. I really like the new texture over the old, and it balances well with my Mod9 on the front of it. I'm not used to buying such expensive weaponry. I had to edit this post. I lubed it up with some CherryBalmz and hand-cycled and dry fired it for like 15 minutes in my office today and it's night and day difference in how smooth it was from just out of the bag. It's NICE. My Watch Commander just told me to do some actual work but I told him I'm busy. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/36260/20220901_080412_jpg-2510566.JPG  Wish there had been options when I bought my two.
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Posted: 9/7/2022 6:46:03 PM EDT
[#49]
Excellent! I had the same DLC vs. stainless debate. I normally prefer DLC, but stainless barrels gave me this milsurp vibe that I just dig, like my old beloved M57 Tokarev.
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