At what point do you need to get the slide refinished?

[JGIORD]

My PM9 with black slide is starting to show a lot of wear. There are spots where the finish has worn off and the inside of the slide is starting to look ugly. The gun still runs fine, so is refinishing necessary? I assume that if yes it would need to go back to Kahr?

The little guy has about 2,000-3,000 rounds through it and is still going strong.

Thanks

[kenemoore]

I have a 1911 that I carried for over a decade, almost all the blue is gone. I never had it refinished, I just keep it lightly oiled to prevent rust. Runs like a sewing machine. As long as you keep you PM9 from rusting, I would not worry about the looks.

[Bawanna]

I doubt Kahr would refinish the slide, probably just replace it if you wanted. (not for free).

There are lots of places that could refinish if you feel the need. Reblue or cerakote, or other finishes.

I don't mind character wear myself but I do like to keep my guns looking nice. Kind of a personal choice, long as it's running good, there's no immediate issue.

[JGIORD]

Thanks guys. Much appreciated

[leftysixty]

If you want a showpiece, keep it in the safe! Honest wear is a badge of honor and should be admired! Just my not so humble opinion!

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[jeepster09]

I doubt Kahr would refinish the slide, probably just replace it if you wanted. (not for free).

There are lots of places that could refinish if you feel the need. Reblue or cerakote, or other finishes.

I don't mind character wear myself but I do like to keep my guns looking nice. Kind of a personal choice, long as it's running good, there's no immediate issue.

Perhaps even O.D.Green? ;)

[Bawanna]

Actually surprised it shows that much wear after only 2-3 thousand rounds.

[JGIORD]

Actually surprised it shows that much wear after only 2-3 thousand rounds.

It could very well have more since I bought it used. The holster wear is the most prominent, so I can live with it.

[ltxi]

Surprised as well. My Black Diamond PM9, in EDC rotation since new, shows zero holster wear after nine years.

[gb6491]

Perhaps, the OP's gun does not have the Black Diamond finish. It could be the prior owner (owners?)had the slide finished with something less durable.
Regards,
Greg

[Rotorflyr]

If it's that bad (or simply bothers you that much) I'd probably send it to Robar and have them redo it in their Roguard or maybe Blackend Stainless.

[DJK11]

I inquired about having my shiny Kahrs DLC finished after selling my pm45 DLC. I contacted the DLC parent company local facility but was told they do firearms at the east coast plant and go through an authorized dealer or markup man. Contacted that plant and they wanted me to send the parts to Washington State, pay the markup man to have them ship the parts to the plant in New Jersey, and return them the same way.

My Kahrs are not DLC coated, what a hassle to have it done.

[Bawanna]

Wondering who the mark up man in Washington State might be. Seems strange.

[JGIORD]

I honestly have no idea what finish it has. As long as it works and I don't need to worry about it rusting or anything (I clean it with Ballistol) I'm happy with it.

[Bawanna]

That's all that matters. If your happy, I'm happy.

[340pd]

A badge of honor. More wear=more use. More use=better shooter.

[Barth]

https://i.imgur.com/9REiqrt.jpg
If it's that bad (or simply bothers you that much) I'd probably send it to Robar and have them redo it in their Roguard or maybe Blackend Stainless.

+1 for Robar.
They are All Aces by me.
Barth approved :Amflag2: