Why is my barrel scratching up?
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HansGruber
Ronin
It’s normal wear.
There’s a few reasons why your other hasn’t; lower round count, possibly a slightly different finish, different care, different tolerance, a combination of some/all of the above.
Don’t sweat it.
There’s a few reasons why your other hasn’t; lower round count, possibly a slightly different finish, different care, different tolerance, a combination of some/all of the above.
Don’t sweat it.
KillerFord1977
SAINT
WellArmed
Master Class
I don't have any semiautos that have that same exact type of wear. It's normal.
N
nmedge
Guest
Remember its a tool not a something that gets showed off.
SaltyMonkey
Professional
As many have stated that’s normal wear. Disassemble and remove recoil spring and barrel and add few drops of oil on the interior of that slide and very light coat of oil on barrel.
Annihilator
Emissary
Agree, lightly oil and definitely normal, no concerns for you, enjoy shooting it
WellArmed
Master Class
Meant "I don't have any semiautos that don't have that same exact type of wear."
RickAnderson
Custom
Your other barrels might have a tougher finish that doesn't wear off as fast.
There is tolerances and most pistols after the barrel unlocks from the slide it should pull down to clear the slide by a few thousands of inch. But most still get the rub marks, the barrel can float a little and contact the slide.
As well as oiling the barrel there, you can grease/oil the inside of the slide that would contact the barrel to keep the wear down.
There is tolerances and most pistols after the barrel unlocks from the slide it should pull down to clear the slide by a few thousands of inch. But most still get the rub marks, the barrel can float a little and contact the slide.
As well as oiling the barrel there, you can grease/oil the inside of the slide that would contact the barrel to keep the wear down.
Old_Me
Ronin
completely normal.
just make sure that you give your entire barrel (and inside the slide) a light coating of oil (wipe off excess).
shows that you shoot that baby and it ain't no "safe queen"
Area52
Professional
Curious, has anyone ever buffed off and polished the exterior black finish (Nitride/Melonite/etc) on the exposed barrel, and would that cause any affect with rust protection? Of course the scratching will occur anyway just not so obvious if that’s bothersome sight.
or…
Here's a stainless barrel aftermarket option available, which hides the wear better. I have a similar style stainless bbl on a 30 yr old S&W that looks almost new still with the obvious contact slide wear marks.
I think the two-tone looks better too.
I might just have to get a stainless bbl for the P365.
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or…
Here's a stainless barrel aftermarket option available, which hides the wear better. I have a similar style stainless bbl on a 30 yr old S&W that looks almost new still with the obvious contact slide wear marks.
I think the two-tone looks better too.
I might just have to get a stainless bbl for the P365.
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Onewolf426
Professional
Or grease/lube. Most of my guns have this wear, just not as much since I use a lube on the hood and barrel, along with the slide rails. These are your carry guns/shooting guns/fun guns. They are not meant to be "trailer queens". If you fret over this, just wait until you see the holster wear on your gun. I lube and oil enough to keep the wear to a minimum, without having it dripping wet. But, that is just my cleaning and oil routine. Everybody is different. As long as it shoots, is reliable and has no issues, it is good to go. Like on your ride, once you get that first scratch/ding, the rest is easier to deal with. Just my opinion. Rub some dirt on it. Walk it off.
WellArmed
Master Class
It's not like removing paint aka cerakote or a coating like chrome or nickel. Nitride/Melonite is a treatment to the metal itself. Removing the finish means removing metal all in the name of looks on a tool. Like others have stated, it's a tool and not a fashion accessory. It's a dime a dozen polymer frame striker pistol at that. There is no collectors value or heirloom worth. When I am worried about and want a pretty pistol, I'll go for a nice 1911, Beretta, old school S&W or Colt revolver, or other metal frame pistol...Curious, has anyone ever buffed off and polished the exterior black finish (Nitride/Melonite/etc) on the exposed barrel, and would that cause any affect with rust protection? Of course the scratching will occur anyway just not so obvious if that’s bothersome sight.
or…
Here's a stainless barrel aftermarket option available, which hides the wear better. I have a similar style stainless bbl on a 30 yr old S&W that looks almost new still with the obvious contact slide wear marks.
I think the two-tone looks better too.
I might just have to get a stainless bbl for the P365.
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Sarvershooter
Alpha
100% normal. The seemingly angular direction of the wear on the barrel hood of the Hellcat I had which looked exactly like your pic drove my OCD crazy (thinking they should be straight/parallel with the barrel movement) until I realized the normal wear of the finish was exposing the direction of the final machining marks underneath. If you look closely you can see the same machining marks continue in the same direction under the unworn finish.
Talyn
SAINT
Nitride is not a coating but an actual treatment into the metal itself.Curious, has anyone ever buffed off and polished the exterior black finish (Nitride/Melonite/etc) on the exposed barrel, and would that cause any affect with rust protection? Of course the scratching will occur anyway just not so obvious if that’s bothersome sight.
or…
Here's a stainless barrel aftermarket option available, which hides the wear better. I have a similar style stainless bbl on a 30 yr old S&W that looks almost new still with the obvious contact slide wear marks.
I think the two-tone looks better too.
I might just have to get a stainless bbl for the P365.
Hellcat Non-Threaded Barrels (Assorted Finishes)
True Precision proudly offers US manufactured and designed barrels, slides, & parts for Sig Sauer, Glock, Springfield, Smith & Wesson, and other leading brands
uspatriot1960
Custom
Below are my Springfield 911 in .380 and my Hellcat. I’d say your wear is pretty normal.
