Is it true?

[Mobius1]

Is it true that Parkerized finishes dont endure the rigors of CC well?

I have spoken to a couple folks that have told me If I am to get a 1911 for CC not to get the Parkerized and to go with something along the lines of SS. Problem is, Ive never liked the flash of SS and I think it makes them look like a toy.

If I do the Vaseline shake and bake thing can I help the Parkerization endure it better or were the fellows I was speaking with incorrect in this assertion?

thanks

[wichaka]

No matter the finish, or what you do with it...if the gun will go in a holster, it will see some finish wear. No way around it.

It's not that bad....some think it's rather stately!

[Rich-D]

Wichaka is correct! However if you keep the parked finish well lubricated, it will impede the wear marks on the gun. I also use a thin layer of Bore Butter ( Black Powder Lube, which is animal fat treated not to go rancid) on the inner side of my holsters. Petroleum products, shoe polish, vaseline etc, will soften a leather holster and cause it to lose it's boning.

Best of Luck!
Rich