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Posted: 7/7/2003 11:03:36 PM EDT
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Same as blued steel, IMO. It offers no more protection over rust then blueing.
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Posted: 7/8/2003 5:27:15 AM EDT
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Not having any blued pistols, I'd agree with Bob. Don't expect the parkerizing to be some kind of super armor rust/corrosion deterrant. It can and will scratch or wear off. Not saying it's NOT durable, tho.
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Posted: 7/8/2003 6:50:28 AM EDT
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Holster wear shows up early on the "high" spots.
When and if rust shows up it's not as big a deal as a nicely blued one, IMO, as it's a sacrificial finish anyway...a working gun. Keep the insides cleaned and lubed and "old ugly" will still do it's job, holster wear, rust or not. Short of buying a stainless model, sending the frame (and/or slide) out for a "wonder finish" of some kind at a later date may be most practical when funds permit it. |
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Posted: 7/10/2003 12:04:16 AM EDT
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Agreed. Park does not hold up any better than blue to holster wear but will hold gun oil a little better than blue.
I am not a big fan of stainless guns. Just don't feel they are as smooth in action as good ol' chrome moly. That said I have a couple I have sent to Robar for NP3, one 1911 and one HK P7M8, both are looking good after years of use and man are the actions and slides slick :) and they clean up easily too. I usually park the 1911s I build for myself in the shop just because I think they are less reflective and look cool after a bunch of use :) A good set of custom grips look real good against the park finish. BTW we offer parkerizing and bluing, both regular and matte at the shop. Denny |
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Posted: 7/10/2003 12:24:06 AM EDT
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Ive had good luck keeping a parked 1911 and my SIGs from rusting using Sentry Solutions Tuf-Cloth. I have very acidic skin and can rust anything.
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Posted: 7/10/2003 10:56:24 PM EDT
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Looks like I am gonna be the house parrot today, been pluggin azex a bit:
www.azexarms.com the parkote finish really rocks...it's a moly resin ( or something ) soaked into a parkerized finish. Gorgeous and holds up VERY well. SQWAAAAAUUUKKKK....GIMME A CRACKER!!!! |
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