When I first started, I used to really like Nickel guns, but in short order I too had peeling, scratching and discoloration problems with them, so I sold the majority of them. The "carry" type guns I replaced with the stainless versions, and the others got replaced with Carbon Steel Blued versions. Now the ONLY handguns I own that are Nickel are two Colt Single Action Army Revolvers, and while I won't say that they are 100% perfect, I will say that they have held up a hell of a lot better than the S&W's I had, and I will also say that the Colt's get shot 10 times more than the Smith's ever did. Why I do not know, but that's the way it is.

Chief38