COTEP.org  

Go Back   COTEP.org > Main Category > Main Forum

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 04-19-2018, 02:32 PM
Lonestar grips.'s Avatar
Lonestar grips. Lonestar grips. is offline
COTEP Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,062
Thanks: 1,575
Thanked 1,229 Times in 288 Posts
Default

Howard, where are the wear spots at?
__________________
Criminals thrive on the indulgence of society's understanding. I have no such indulgence nor understanding of criminals. Neither does my .45.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 04-19-2018, 02:34 PM
Xbonz Xbonz is offline
COTEP Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: COTEP
Posts: 3,674
Thanks: 876
Thanked 1,607 Times in 418 Posts
Default

Under the slide lock, along the rails (typical), inside the frame just forward of the mag well, and a few other places. There are some pic's in my gun porn thread.
__________________
CBOB0718
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 04-19-2018, 02:38 PM
Lonestar grips.'s Avatar
Lonestar grips. Lonestar grips. is offline
COTEP Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,062
Thanks: 1,575
Thanked 1,229 Times in 288 Posts
Default

the rails and inside the frame wouldn't bother me but under the slide stop would.
__________________
Criminals thrive on the indulgence of society's understanding. I have no such indulgence nor understanding of criminals. Neither does my .45.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 04-19-2018, 03:01 PM
Xbonz Xbonz is offline
COTEP Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: COTEP
Posts: 3,674
Thanks: 876
Thanked 1,607 Times in 418 Posts
Default

Take a closer look at the first picture, those white spots are wear marks-- down to the metal. Then take a closer look at pic 4 on the ass end above the rails.. Remember this is a new gun with less than 100 rounds thru it. If I'm wrong somebody please convince me, but none of my pistols have worn like this.
__________________
CBOB0718
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 04-19-2018, 04:01 PM
BlackKnight's Avatar
BlackKnight BlackKnight is offline
Founding Member
COTEP Member
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: NJ
Posts: 2,231
Thanks: 940
Thanked 887 Times in 167 Posts
Default

I agree. while I anticipate some wear it should not be down to bare metal and definitely not practically right out of the box.
I have a series 70 Colt that I brought 30 years ago that doesn't have nowhere near that amount of wear on it.
__________________

Professionals talk about tactics and concepts while amateurs talk about gear and equipment.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 04-19-2018, 10:21 PM
BadOscar's Avatar
BadOscar BadOscar is offline
Founding Member
Admimberistrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Maine
Posts: 1,516
Blog Entries: 4
Thanks: 777
Thanked 425 Times in 77 Posts
Default

Too bad really. I've always hoped that eventually something good would become of Fusion. If it wasn't for Bob Serva it's likely COTEP wouldn't even exist. I dare say it was the outstanding quality and reasonable price point of the Bob Serva Era Dan Wesson that really started the hype and attraction to DW. Not to mention his willingness to do what no other gun company would. He brought back the 10mm in style with the limited edition RZ. He participated and allowed people to basically spec exactly what they wanted in a public gun forum. He started putting custom parts on production guns, knocking it out of the park with the CBOB. Bob Serva was just the real deal boss for a while. He's responsible for a lot of good memories.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 04-20-2018, 05:12 AM
AFJuvat's Avatar
AFJuvat AFJuvat is offline
COTEP Member
 
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 1,278
Thanks: 120
Thanked 283 Times in 63 Posts
Default

Little hard to see in the pictures, but I am guessing that it either did not stay in the bluing tank long enough, or they did not give it enough time for the bluing to 'cure'.

It sounds dumb, but all else being equal, a blued finish that sits unmolested for 24+ hours is far more durable than one that didn't

I would also check the slide lock and anywhere else where there is wear for rough spots or a burr.

If you want it reblued, I'd be happy to rust blue it for you.
__________________
There are no dangerous weapons; there are only dangerous men.

To speak without thinking is to shoot without aiming.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:58 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.6
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.