My 915 shows some wear, especially along edges. It's a range gun now, not a carry gun, so it shouldn't pick up any major scratches or dings if I am careful -- but I agree it is not a hard, resilient finish.
One very nice addition to this pistol was done by Novaks, Parkersburg, WV. They added a Novak rear sight to replace the factory sight, making the gun easier to shoot (for me) and improving the looks a bit.
The Mdl 915 finish may be a little "thin" or "soft," but this is really the problem with any gun - using them makes them look used. Although the Mdl 915 is a nice gun, it will never be a great "collector" item that reaches high value -- so not to worry. Two reasonable suggestions have been offered to the OP: shoot and enjoy it, while accepting some wear; or put it in the safe, and keep it pristine -- while buying a run of the mill Mdl 915 as a shooter.
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Last edited by S&W Rover; 09-22-2018 at 08:42 PM.
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