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I'm trying to learn about 1911's and have bought a couple SS DW's. My question is about their "duty finish". All I hear is don't use this or don't use that, it will spot or ruin the finish. DW owners manual even warns about getting solvents on it ruining the finish.
So, my question is, why in the world would anyone pay an extra $300 for the duty finish that you have to treat like it will melt? If I wanted to, I could have a SS one cerakoted cheaper than $300 and not have to worry about what I get on it. I have a 25+ year old HK USP that has what they call the "hostile environment finish" and except for a few scratches still looks like new and no rust or dis-coloring. It's had every kind of solvent and oil that I've ever had on it without any damage.
Maybe someone will explain to me what makes DW's $300 upgraded "duty finish" so great. If there is an explanation, I would certainly like to hear it.
From Dan Wesson:
Q. What lube and cleaner do you recommend on your guns?
A. The Duty finish is the most durable finish on the market, however harsh cleaners will discolor it. The protection will still be there but you could cause streaking. There are literally hundreds of cleaners and oils on the market and more being produced every day. There is no way for us to test everything and that is why we only recommend a few that we know will work and work well. It is very important to stay away from strippers and degreasers. Generally, if it is safe for polymers and Painted pieces it will not discolor the Duty Treat, these are usually oil based cleaners.
Jim D
So, my question is, why in the world would anyone pay an extra $300 for the duty finish that you have to treat like it will melt? If I wanted to, I could have a SS one cerakoted cheaper than $300 and not have to worry about what I get on it. I have a 25+ year old HK USP that has what they call the "hostile environment finish" and except for a few scratches still looks like new and no rust or dis-coloring. It's had every kind of solvent and oil that I've ever had on it without any damage.
Maybe someone will explain to me what makes DW's $300 upgraded "duty finish" so great. If there is an explanation, I would certainly like to hear it.
From Dan Wesson:
Q. What lube and cleaner do you recommend on your guns?
A. The Duty finish is the most durable finish on the market, however harsh cleaners will discolor it. The protection will still be there but you could cause streaking. There are literally hundreds of cleaners and oils on the market and more being produced every day. There is no way for us to test everything and that is why we only recommend a few that we know will work and work well. It is very important to stay away from strippers and degreasers. Generally, if it is safe for polymers and Painted pieces it will not discolor the Duty Treat, these are usually oil based cleaners.
Jim D