Dionysusigma
Member
(Posted here since the one in Gunsmithing got two ads, one non sequitur, and none of the questions answered)
I just got myself a "new" P6 (circa April 1983). The frame is in *perfect* condition, but the slide's kinda scraped up from holster wear and other hard use. I know the Nitron finish isn't known for its durability, but I'd much rather have the factory refinish it than take a risk on someone else. Plus, the Nitron finish would be the actual "original" finish of the pistol. A few questions:
1) Is the present-day Nitron finish any more durable than that of 25 years ago?
2) Has anyone here on THR sent theirs in to Sig? How did it go?
3) They have an option for electroless nickel, for the same price. This would definately affect the appearance of the gun (duh), but if it's a factory finish, then it should be decent, right? Would it be/ is Sig's EN finish stronger than Nitron?
3a) Addendum: at some point, I'd also have to get the matching EN bits for the rest of the frame, but that's another trip and $200 more.
4) Would the required import mark still be discernible?
Thanks in advance.
I just got myself a "new" P6 (circa April 1983). The frame is in *perfect* condition, but the slide's kinda scraped up from holster wear and other hard use. I know the Nitron finish isn't known for its durability, but I'd much rather have the factory refinish it than take a risk on someone else. Plus, the Nitron finish would be the actual "original" finish of the pistol. A few questions:
1) Is the present-day Nitron finish any more durable than that of 25 years ago?
2) Has anyone here on THR sent theirs in to Sig? How did it go?
3) They have an option for electroless nickel, for the same price. This would definately affect the appearance of the gun (duh), but if it's a factory finish, then it should be decent, right? Would it be/ is Sig's EN finish stronger than Nitron?
3a) Addendum: at some point, I'd also have to get the matching EN bits for the rest of the frame, but that's another trip and $200 more.
4) Would the required import mark still be discernible?
Thanks in advance.