Trying to decide which slide finish to get.....I came across some comments, elsewhere on the internet, saying the 'silver' nPVD finish is showing handling wear/holster wear very early on; that it's not holding up as the black finish does. Anyone have an honest opinion about this? Thank you.

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Trying to decide which slide finish to get.....I came across some comments, elsewhere on the internet, saying the 'silver'  nPVD  finish is showing handling wear/holster wear very early on;  that it's not holding up as the black finish does.  Anyone have an honest opinion about this?  Thank you.

Randy I. · Answer

I like the black finish better wear on the black slides are less noticeable They will both wear from holster use

James G. · Answer

Howard, the original black will always show the least amount of wear over time.

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Trying to decide which slide finish to get.....I came across some comments, elsewhere on the internet, saying the 'silver' nPVD finish is showing handling wear/holster wear very early on; that it's not holding up as the black finish does. Anyone have an honest opinion about this? Thank you.