Wear on new Ronin

[Willi]

I just bought a new 9mm Ronin. I really like it a lot. Good fit and quality. The problem is I’ve only put about 500 rounds through it and I’m getting wear through the paint on the frame, on the sharp corners by the grip. Is this to be expected and has anyone else experienced this? Is there a commercially available touch up paint I can use? Thanks!

 

[Bassbob]

I just bought a new 9mm Ronin. I really like it a lot. Good fit and quality. The problem is I’ve only put about 500 rounds through it and I’m getting wear through the paint on the frame, on the sharp corners by the grip. Is this to be expected and has anyone else experienced this? Is there a commercially available touch up paint I can use? Thanks!

Birchwood Casey makes several different products for bluing touch ups. You could try a bluing pen too. I have both and found that a combination of the two worked fairly decently.

 

[Annihilator]

The frame is stainless steel, the slide is blued, so there is no paint on the frame, could you post a pic so we can see what your referring to?

 

[Willi]

This is the Ronin Operator. The color is silver, black underneath . Thanks!

 

[Willi]

Photos. Thanks!

 

[Annihilator]

This is the Ronin Operator. The color is silver, black underneath . Thanks!

The frame on all Ronin’s are stainless steel, there is no paint on them, now they do make a Ronin with the aluminum frame also, is yours a 4.25” or 5” barrel? Here is two links to this gun.

1911 Ronin® 9mm Handgun - Springfield Armory

www.springfield-armory.com

1911 Ronin® 4.25" 9mm Handgun - Springfield Armory

www.springfield-armory.com

 

[Willi]

I sent a message to SA, but see the photos above. The frame wear marks definitely look like silver paint. Could it be Cerakote?

 

[Annihilator]

Does yours have a 4.25” barrel, if so, it’s got the aluminum frame. I see the areas your referring to. The aluminum frame does have a Cerakote finish on it. I don’t think they warrant the finish on there guns, but it was a good ideal to get in touch with them.

 

[Willi]

It is the 4.25” barrel. Assuming is isn’t covered by a warranty, is silver Cerakote commercially available? Thanks!

 

[David N.]

Wow, that was quick.

 

[Annihilator]

Not sure, get ahold of Xdman here on the forum.

 

[xdman]

Any “paint” will wear, it does not look like it is chipping off so the the paint did not fail. Something is rubbing it significantly in that area, which is a weird place to rub in my experience. Any finish on a gun will wear if you use it, the only way to keep it looking new is to not use it.

 

[Willi]

I agree. It’s definitely not chipping. I was just surprised it’s showing wear after only two trips to the range. It’s never been dropped, stored in a hostile environment or mistreated. I’ve only owned it since October. Does anyone know where to get silver Cerakote? Thanks!

 

[SimonRL]

Could a holster with a retention strap cause this?

 

[Willi]

I suppose, but it’s never been holstered.

 

[Talyn]

Wear between moving parts is entirely normal, and whatever finish exists expect that finish to wear.

 

[uspatriot1960]

I used to have a Kimber Micro 9 with an aluminum frame with what looks like the same color coating on it. I got a lot of similar wear on that during the time I had it. I never really looked into what caused it, just figured it was from normal wear and tear.

 

[Willi]

Thanks!

 

[KenP76]

The many woes of having a pretty gun.

 

[Keystone19250]

Any “paint” will wear, it does not look like it is chipping off so the the paint did not fail. Something is rubbing it significantly in that area, which is a weird place to rub in my experience. Any finish on a gun will wear if you use it, the only way to keep it looking new is to not use it.

Exactly. If you want it to look brand new forever don’t shoot it.