First post. Hello, all.
I have always wondered wether or not a blued part would be more resistant to corrosion than an in-the-white part. I know that bluing is sort of a fast rusting proccess but does it do anything to protect the surface?
I have 1911's with slides that have been worn down to the bare metal through draw presentations. I like this well-worn look best but there's always someone at the range that will say, "You need to get that thing refinished or it'll start rusting on you."
Not knowing if this is true or not, I have no argument against it. I just figure if it hasn't happened yet(rust), it probably isn't going to. I clean & lubricate my guns after every match and shooting session.
Thanks for any info.
I have always wondered wether or not a blued part would be more resistant to corrosion than an in-the-white part. I know that bluing is sort of a fast rusting proccess but does it do anything to protect the surface?
I have 1911's with slides that have been worn down to the bare metal through draw presentations. I like this well-worn look best but there's always someone at the range that will say, "You need to get that thing refinished or it'll start rusting on you."
Not knowing if this is true or not, I have no argument against it. I just figure if it hasn't happened yet(rust), it probably isn't going to. I clean & lubricate my guns after every match and shooting session.
Thanks for any info.