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Offline kruegster

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some-what silly question
« on: April 28, 2010, 05:18:06 PM »
What is "parkerized" on a 1911?
Is it looks or preformance?
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Re: some-what silly question
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2010, 05:27:35 PM »
Parkerizing is used on some gun finishes instead of bluing and is considered a better finish with more resistant to wear by many gun owners.
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Re: some-what silly question
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2010, 07:24:25 PM »
Parkerizing is more of a duller, rougher finish than Bluing, but it's a lot tougher.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkerizing
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Re: some-what silly question
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2010, 06:47:51 PM »
Thanks for the help.
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Re: some-what silly question
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2010, 11:15:57 PM »
IIRC, that's the coating that gives the OD or gray color on military weapons - tough stuff.
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