April 02, 2024, 11:10 AM
waokaP229 Slide discoloration origin?
Hey everyone,
I was wondering if anyone could ID what exactly happened/was done to the slide on this P229 (select?)
It doesn’t seem to be OEM but I wouldn’t know any better.
https://imgur.com/a/zRfD8pT
April 02, 2024, 11:20 AM
texassierraLooks to me that the metal is just " dry". Give it a good wipedown with quality gun oil. Let it soak in a bit then wipe off the excess. I've had many like it.
April 02, 2024, 11:56 AM
cslingerAbsolutely dry. Wipe it down with an oil/CLP etc. of your choice.
April 02, 2024, 01:09 PM
12131Really can't tell much by a single picture. Could be anything. Dry, lighting manipulation, distress finish, etc. I'm going with lighting manipulation, since the grip color is not normal Select color.
April 02, 2024, 03:14 PM
texassierraA recently acquired LNIB that looked the same. Wiped it down with a silicone cloth and looks great now.
April 02, 2024, 03:27 PM
92fstechJust looks dry to me. Should be good to go with a little lube and a wipedown.
April 02, 2024, 06:10 PM
waokaThanks for all of the answers. I didn't mention, it's a used gun I've been eyeing for a while. My only qualm was the the slide color. Ended up buying it! thanks again.
April 02, 2024, 06:47 PM
12131Did you take that photo? Or, is it seller's? Many sellers' pics tend to have the overexposed look.
Oh, and don't expect the slide and the frame to match in "color", as the gun comes from factory. Aluminum (anodized) and stainless (Nitron) will always look slightly different, unless the entire gun has received a paint job, like Cerakote.
April 03, 2024, 01:36 PM
BroadsideI'll echo what others have said. It looks like someone used a cleaner which stripped all the oil off. I quick wipedown with you oil of choice should restore the color.