Maybe I'm just lucky, but mine hasen't shown any of that wear and tear. I got the 4013. Mine's a TVF series model number though. Not sure whether or not that makes a difference. Still learning about mine. I bought it off a retired Police Investigator. It was his carry piece. I know he put quite a few rounds through it, and I've put at least 1000 through it since I've had it.

I will say though, you might like to upgrade your grips though from those standard plastic one's. I have Hogue grips on mine, thats how i got it. I love 'em.

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