I’ve had my LCP for about two years now. In that time, the bluing on the slide, face of the takedown pin, slide lock, and mag release has faded drastically. It almost looked like a two-tone model.
This is a common problem for some folks, others not so much or not at all. Many folks get their slides Cerakoted or Duracoated because of this problem, or send them back to the factory for re-bluing.
Mine may have worn so fast because I carry it every single day in one of three different types of holsters…sweat all over it, and live on a barrier island on the east coast of Florida with high humidity and salt in the air. The Atlantic Ocean is just a few blocks from my front door.
Anyway, I decided to give cold bluing a try. I know it’s nowhere near as durable as a factory hot bluing, but what did I have to lose? I had a tube of Birchwood Casey Perma Blue Paste in the garage, some Gun Scrubber to use as a degreaser, and some 0000 steel wool. It took me all of about 40 minutes to do and I applied the cold blue twice. If I have to do it again in a year, who cares? What do you think?
This is a common problem for some folks, others not so much or not at all. Many folks get their slides Cerakoted or Duracoated because of this problem, or send them back to the factory for re-bluing.
Mine may have worn so fast because I carry it every single day in one of three different types of holsters…sweat all over it, and live on a barrier island on the east coast of Florida with high humidity and salt in the air. The Atlantic Ocean is just a few blocks from my front door.
Anyway, I decided to give cold bluing a try. I know it’s nowhere near as durable as a factory hot bluing, but what did I have to lose? I had a tube of Birchwood Casey Perma Blue Paste in the garage, some Gun Scrubber to use as a degreaser, and some 0000 steel wool. It took me all of about 40 minutes to do and I applied the cold blue twice. If I have to do it again in a year, who cares? What do you think?