Sonnyjames I have been thinking of sending my 3914 off for a refinish too. Karl Sokol though, NOT s&w.
I had been thinking about a stainless CS45. But I have an opportunity to buy a black one. LOts of heat and humidity here in NC. Especially in the summer.
I purchased a 457 last year and after two months of IWB carry had rust on the slide. Came off and with the application of some Kiwi shoecpolish has not returned.
I appreciate everyones responses concerning recoil. I know recoil is subjective and percieved differently from one to another.
Bruce that two tone CS 40 is a beauty. Maybe I need to consider a 40 as well!
Pleaseckeep the discussion going. I don't know a lot about the CS guns and I am learning from you fine gents. Regards 18DAI