kingsey 0 Posted January 12, 2015 I think I've settled in a colt xse full size for my first 1911. Which holds up better over time? I've noticed some scratches on the blue in pictures where the slide meets the frame? Does this happen often? I realize it's mostly personal preference but if anyone have some pictures of there 1911s post them up it will help me decide. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobertJames 14 Posted January 12, 2015 Get one of each. And here's mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DargZ 5 Posted January 12, 2015 I have a STI Spartan. It originally came with a parkerized finish. After some heavy customization by a buddy of mine, he simply blued it. So far no issues after a few thousand rounds. You can always get some touch up to re-blue it. My brother has the Springfield RO. It is also parkerized but he has not put much rounds thru it. I would just shoot it. You can always cerakote it whatever color you want. As for pictures, I would check out the 1911 thread (http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/45676-show-us-your-1911s/) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted January 12, 2015 Stainless if available.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barms 98 Posted January 12, 2015 Anybody know any good websites that gets into all the pros and cons and durability of different kinds of finishes? I don't know my ass from my parkerize Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted January 12, 2015 Only gun i have parkerized has rust on it.. rem 87 youth shotgun.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted January 12, 2015 If you ever think you may have a notion to 'upgrade' it, get it blued, otherwise SS. Blued guns are easier to trick out than SS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyS. 12 Posted January 12, 2015 Depends what you like. It'll be your gun. Personally, I think a 1911 should be black/blued. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mag1 0 Posted January 12, 2015 stainless would be easier to maintain. But since no holster used, go for blue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,105 Posted January 12, 2015 I have two stainless ones that I may get NPC or Robar coated. I don't love the "plain" look of them. If they aren't holstered you wont get blue wear so I'd go blue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meissama 1 Posted January 12, 2015 Id say bluing is prettiest and also can reduce a lil glare depending on the coating. SS is easily the easier one to maintain the same look of. Everyone has accidents and "derp" moments and finishes chip or scratch, it's life. If your lazy about maintaining the gun then SS is safest as it is naturally rust resistant even without a coating. Keyword resistant tho, it can still get rust. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,147 Posted January 12, 2015 Blued. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted January 13, 2015 Have both. I really like the Desert Eagle 1911. Made by BUL in Israel. Very high value proposition for the price. If you can get over the bill board on the side. =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PD2K 115 Posted January 16, 2015 Go for stainless IMHO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites