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Originally posted by Il Cattivo:
Man, I wish I could do that to the slide of a Sig.

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Originally posted by mm6mm6:

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Originally posted by calugo:
Gorgeous gun but I have a question. Is case hardening purely cosmetic or does it add strength to the gun also.

So, my understanding is that case hardening was used over 100 years ago (and longer) to actually harden the steel surface of firearms. It was a protective finish.

Today's steels don't need it. Tyler Gun Works utilizes a process similar to the old way of doing it, so here is the quote from Tyler's web page:

"We strive to provide a Color Case finish with a superior level of elegance for the true firearm connoisseur. Color Case is a process can add the look of elegance when done by a professional.

Here at Tyler Gun Works, we are able to Color Case items that others cannot, due to our ability to work at lower temperatures. We keep our temperatures in the 1200 degree range. Most of the newer receivers made today are made of pre-heat treated steel. Working at low temps gives us the ability to bring you the colors you deserve, without double heat treating your steel. Even at these lower temps we still take all precautions and solid block each receiver to prevent against warping."

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Originally posted by Il Cattivo:
Man, I wish I could do that to the slide of a Sig.