Thread: Very disappointed with my Kimbers finish...

Finally got a chance to take the gun out and put the 2nd string of 100 rounds of WWB through it, and here is the resulting frame wear: After the refinish the frame wear is obviously much, MUCH less than the first 100 rounds. There is still some minor wear which I expected, but there isn't any wear on the frame underneath the spring assembly like before. So far I'm impressed...

Quote: Originally Posted by NewKimber+1 Uhhh.....gouge or scratch Kruzr?? Your call... Looks like scratches from some hamfisted operator. I can't tell how deep they go but it looks like they would disappear with a refinish. Maybe you should try "HardHat."

Looks beautiful to me. Looking forward to the "after" pics.

Quote: Originally Posted by RainDodger ... A pistol is a tool. It is not a classic car with a flawless finish to fawn over. Shoot it. Clean it. Shoot it some more. If you use it as intended, it's gonna wear. If you never touch it, it will continue to look as it did when you bought it. Oh, goodness, a scratch on the inside? Whoa! Can't have that!.... Bravo!! claire

Quote: Originally Posted by claire The Gerk is right, just a bit windy. As my Dad would say, a weapon is a tool, like a shovel. If you dont want to get it scratched leave it hanging in the garage. Awe Claire, but you loved that windy didn’t you? Come on now, fess up Pal. Hey, I wanted to try your lipstick tip but I am all out of Drumbeat Red Will plain Red do?

Good idea. I'll try that before shooting it next.

Right on Claire, I think you’re a good egg to Continued good luck with that Kimber Pal

Quote: Originally Posted by LLDJRG19 I must say, I ahev been looking at used Kimbers with Blue finish and I am little surprised that the finish could be worn off like seen in this pic, according to posters in this thread this is normal Some things, like that, are only normal with improper handling. The slide stop is probably the #1 part that scratches the frame when used, or reinstalled incorrectly. The would not be normal use and if...

It wasn't an attempt to impress anyone.

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