Took it to the range for the first time and ran 200 flawless rounds through it. Decided to give it a quick clean and remove the slide. It didn't come off the 1st try so of course I point it at the ground and pull the trigger and BAM the slide goes flying into the Brick Armory concrete floor. I figured it would be all scratched and what do you know, not ONE mark! That is one hell of a finish and I'm glad it happened to my Glock and not my other pistols!

Was it a new purchase?

The reason I ask is that the new Glocks seem to have a new finish, a matte black intead of a glossy black, and I was wondering as to the strength of the new finish.

Was it a new purchase?

The reason I ask is that the new Glocks seem to have a new finish, a matte black intead of a glossy black, and I was wondering as to the strength of the new finish.

No, G3

New G3 are still made with the new matte black finish

Yep, got it late last year. If it has the new finish I can attest to it's durability.