Poll - Preferred Handgun Finish

[deuterij]

I voted for High Gloss Blue, but I like them all. Satin Stainless is a close second.

To me the main thing is mechanical functionality, so finish in general is secondary. I general I don't go for shiny things - never been a big fan of chrome for example. That said, the deep blued finish on certain S&Ws is breathtaking.

Interesting poll.

 

[BigSkiff]

I am a fan of the High Gloss Blue. No one does this much anymore and admittedly the finish does take a back seat to the function of the gun. But, all things being equal, I"d take the High Gloss Blue over Matte Black any day.

 

[bgrafsr]

A well finished S&W in any finish is a thing of beauty, but my preference goes to the high polished blued ones. The employees who did the polishing in the 50's & 60's knew what they were doing, and their guns reflect that. They are beautiful.

 

[Snapping Twig]

Depends on what I'm going to do with it, and there are exceptions to this anyway.

For snotty hunting and field work, I like stainless or hard chrome, but I also use blue - just not as much.

Range time means anything. I don't own a safe queen.

 

[jj2am44]

Stainless to carry and shoot. Blue to collect.

 

[Engine49guy]

collect blue, shoot stainless...

DITTO.......Collect Blue Shoot stainless.

All the above would have been my answer.

I do have more gloss blue,
Equal amounts of stainless and nickel,
1 flat blue.

 

[Wee Hooker]

"collect blue, shoot stainless..."

Ditto

Matte Blue/black would be 3rd. Never been a big fan of nickle in any form. Less durable than stainless, not as gorgeous as blue.

 

[Mule88]

I prefer satin stainless

 

[bigun]

Blue or stainless?

Well......between the following examples, I dunno-as I'm finding it almost impossible to decide...............because, I love them both!:

 

[borntoraisehogs]

I like this finish. What's it called?

The cops in my family would say its called "gun that's has worked for a livin" finish .

 

[riverday]

High Gloss Blue for me, - But I also really like the matte blue finish of the Highway patrolman.

 

[Black_Sheep]

Most of my sidearms are stainless for easy maintenance but I prefer a high polished blue finish for it's beauty. My Colt DS has such a deep, beautiful blue finish that I marvel at the craftsmanship every time I handle it. My blued Smiths aren't too shabby either...

 

[mhg2tld]

I am a high gloss blue fan. Always have been. A factory perfect deep blue finish can't be beat.

 

[Two Guns]

I love the old high gloss blue.

 

[Smokin' Iron]

To echo what others have said before, high gloss blue for collecting and stainless for shooting.

But there is something about nickle with stag grips that really catches the eye.

 

[blaiwayw]

Hi gloss blue for me. SS to cold. Nickle, warm and fuzzy, but too hard to clean.