Does This Look Like Normal Wear

[Rule3]

Normal wear or Honest wear?

 

[cremaley]

Normal wear or Honest wear?

Its not holster wear!

 

[cbb]

When I get a revolver, I always check the cylinder stop for burs. Disassembly and some light polish might help.

 

[cremaley]

I decided to try some Birchwood Casey Aluminum Black touch up and it made an improvement. Did not try to eliminate the turn rings just the wear behind them. Here are the before and after pictures BTW the front is simply reflection of the lamp lighting.

 

[cremaley]

This is the response I got from Smith and Wesson Customer Service. BTW I did send them a photo and am waiting for another response.

Good morning,

Thanks so much for reaching out and for choosing the Model 19 Carry Comp Moss Limited Edition, we're glad to hear it's performing flawlessly for you.

Regarding the wear you're seeing on the cylinder: what you're describing does sound typical, especially with the Cerakote finish. Cerakote is designed for durability, but it can show signs of wear a bit differently than traditional bluing. The marks behind the circle rings are often just a result of normal use, especially after a few hundred rounds.

If you'd like to send a photo, we'd be happy to take a closer look and confirm everything looks as expected.

Let us know if you have any other questions.

Best regards,

Rebecca

 

[Rule3]

Its not holster wear!

Try not to get too excited. I said HONEST wear not Holster. (sarcasm)Which is a ridiculous statement used by some gun aficionados.
What is Honest wear? vs dis honest wear??

I am not a fan of cerakoted finish. I do not think a gun with several hundred rounds should show that much wear.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Looks like a lot for 150 rounds.
How much Holster carry does it have?
Have thought for a while now it ain't shooting that puts that much wear and tears on handguns,
It's carrying them around, especially in holsters.

 

[cremaley]

I also think it's a lot of wear for 150 rounds. I've only carried it twice so not coming from holster wear.

 

[joebuck]

PVD applied to a stainless cylinder would not do that after that few rounds. Another cost cutting cop out by S&W. Lame. Oh well, if it's a good blaster, who cares.

 

[cremaley]

After receiving my photo Smith and Wesson Customer Service still claims that the cylinder wear is normal. That's kind of disappointing for a revolver that cost $1,299. I wrote them back and told them that and asked it there is anything they can do to remedy the issue. Not holding my breath.

 

[Boxlock]

Just take it out and shoot it, it doesn't effect performance!
Good luck, enjoy.

 

[cremaley]

Heard back from S&W. Nothing they can do under warranty. If I want to pay for a new finish the wait time is 3-5 months and it's on my nickel. End of story. From here on I'm just going to shoot the snot of out of it. Will never buy a cerakoted revolver again.

 

[Jcon72]

When I hit this huge Powerball lottery, I will buy S&W & this crap will stop yesterday!

Pinky promise?

 

[cremaley]

Pinky promise?

Will you share?

 

[model70man]

I have always thought that Cerakote was just another sales fad. Back in the day, everyone was on the Cerakote train, but not me. I have never liked it. Now, it seems it is not as durable as everyone thought it was—just my personal opinion.

 

[wproct]

My preference by far is stainless steel. I've never owned anything that was cerakoted. Anything blued steel I expect to see wear in time.

 

[cremaley]

My preference by far is stainless steel. I've never owned anything that was cerakoted. Anything blued steel I expect to see wear in time.

All of my other revolvers are polished stainless steel.

 

[rwsmith]

Looks like abnormal wear to me. A few more range rounds and there won't be any coating left.