E36 Variance
November 6, 2011, 10:39 PM
Hey guys,
I was browsing one of the local gun/pawn shops this afternoon when I noticed a used stainless GSR sitting in the case. It is almost identical to this one, except that is has "Revolution" etched/engraved below the ejection port:
http://www.emeraldvalleyarmory.com/store/media/Sig/Sig%201911%2045%20S.R.6B.jpg
The sales guy said that it was used, but unfired, and a quick glance at the chamber supports that. However, I noticed what looked some corrosion on the frame (either side of the grip safety, as well as near the trigger on the right side, so it's probably from sweat that was not cleaned off?). I wish I had taken a picture, but it looked like black "grime", but wouldn't scrape off with a fingernail. They wanted $850 OTD, as they had been sitting on it for a while (tag said $950), but I feel like that's a little high, given the condition; what do you guys think? Also, do you think that the corrosion could be removed without need to refinish the frame, and what would be the best way to go about doing so? Thanks!
I was browsing one of the local gun/pawn shops this afternoon when I noticed a used stainless GSR sitting in the case. It is almost identical to this one, except that is has "Revolution" etched/engraved below the ejection port:
http://www.emeraldvalleyarmory.com/store/media/Sig/Sig%201911%2045%20S.R.6B.jpg
The sales guy said that it was used, but unfired, and a quick glance at the chamber supports that. However, I noticed what looked some corrosion on the frame (either side of the grip safety, as well as near the trigger on the right side, so it's probably from sweat that was not cleaned off?). I wish I had taken a picture, but it looked like black "grime", but wouldn't scrape off with a fingernail. They wanted $850 OTD, as they had been sitting on it for a while (tag said $950), but I feel like that's a little high, given the condition; what do you guys think? Also, do you think that the corrosion could be removed without need to refinish the frame, and what would be the best way to go about doing so? Thanks!