In reading the responses so far, it appears that no one who has read this thread has actually tried any of these new high tech finishes on a modern SxS. I was hoping to avoid guinea pig status and to learn from previous experiences.
I am further contemplating having the internal working parts coated in a nickel/teflon type finish like NP3. My reading leads me to believe the coating thin enough that it does not effect the working tolerances. I guess it would be nothing more than an update on the practice of having the internals of best guns gold plated for corrosion resistance and appearance.
I have not and will not contemplate Parkerizing. I have been informed the temperatures used in the process would high enough to risk loosening the ribs. Besides, I know it is ugly. The newer processes, I am just not sure how the appearance would work out on a SxS.
In response the question by Mr. Moody inquiring as to what is wrong with the current finish: The answer is nothing. It is a deep, dark, unblemished, lustrous blue. I just want something with different properties, including a greater resistance to corrosion, greater scratch resistance, and a less reflective surface.
