Black finish on SR9c's, tough or not so tough?

[Sideways]

Looking for feedback on how the black Nitride finish is holding up. I love the looks of it but does it show holster wear quickly? Or is it tough enough to show almost no wear for quite a while?

 

[FergusonTO35]

I'm wondering too. The blue/black finish on my P95 is not durable at all. I remember when the SR9 first came out it was advertised as having "blackened stainless". By the time I got around to buying one it was blackened carbon steel so I went with stainless.

 

[Pr0jeCt]

Bought my 9c blackened new in 4/11. Wrote my first email about finish issues in 5/11. Sending slide in tomorrow now that i have something else to carry in the mean time.

 

[Sideways]

Bought my 9c blackened new in 4/11. Wrote my first email about finish issues in 5/11. Sending slide in tomorrow now that i have something else to carry in the mean time.

What kind of finish issues?

 

[Pr0jeCt]

a few spots down to bare metal and small rust issues.

 

[Verndog]

From what I've read, the black finish is pretty durable against wear resistance. I have seen a few reports of chipping issues. This can happen if there are any real sharp edges, and the corners can be susceptible to chipping.

Here is one report.

http://rugerforum.net/ruger-pistols/45842-chipped-chipping-slide-sr9c.html

 

[Sideways]

Thanks for the link Verndog. I was just sitting here Google'ing finish problems.

I just picked up a used black 9c yesterday for a good price. I didn't notice when I was picking it up but I have one chip like that right next to the rear sight. Wonder if Ruger will do anything for me being the second owner.

side note: Your avatar is a little disturbing. :shock:

 

[Hazama Yakiba]

I have a big problem buying any kind of Black Gun (but do own a few).

I want a Stainless Gun that a BG can see so he or she will know I'm not a willing unarmed victim, if and when I might ever have to draw it (which I hope is never).

In hours of darkness, Black Guns disappear from view, and although Black Guns are stealthier, more tactical in appearance, Black Guns don't quite have the same psychological impact as when a BG can EASILY SEE a Gleaming Hunk-O Stainless pointed at him/her.

Haz ps. Believe it or not, Black Guns have higher resale rates & values.

 

[Verndog]

...Black Guns don't quite have the same psychological impact as when a BG can EASILY SEE a Gleaming Hunk-O Stainless pointed at him/her.

Haz....please take your meds.

 

[Hazama Yakiba]

OUCH !

The Verndog slashes a deep wound into unsuspecting Haz...the Samurai !

:::Bleeding profusely...Need Medic:::Need More Meds:::More Meds:::

 

[Clovishound]

I was looking at the rental SR9c at the local range. Looks like it has seen a fair amount of use. Didn't see any missing coating on it.

 

[Verndog]

OUCH !
The Verndog slashes a deep wound into unsuspecting Haz...the Samurai !

It's just a scratch Haz...you'll be OK. You think that's bad you should see what my little green frog with bright red dots will do.

 

[revhigh]

OUCH !
The Verndog slashes a deep wound into unsuspecting Haz...the Samurai !

It's just a scratch Haz...you'll be OK. You think that's bad you should see what my little green frog with bright red dots will do.

Take a nice long lick of that frog !!

REV

 

[Anonymous]

I want a Stainless Gun that a BG can see so he or she will know I'm not a willing unarmed victim, if and when I might ever have to draw it (which I hope is never).

Believe it or not, I'm with you on this one.

If I have to draw my weapon, I want everyone to see it. That was the primary reason is went with the KSR9c and not the black, well, that and I enjoy polishing stainless steel.

 

[rugerfreak]

If I pull my gun the only thing the BG will see is the flash.

All my defensive guns are black---so far.