Was contacted via email
1/16/2018 I am going to go with a stainless slide replacement and settle for a natural finish slide. Due to the
fact they no longer use the same coating process as the original.
"fs9 started out black nitride and then went to px5."It will now be a ghost grey with stainless slide duo-tone.
It will look something like this one I presume.
worn black oxide finish on slide
This is a close up of the original slide finish, Black Nitride, after 1 year of carrying.
The finish is smoother, shinier, and looks "thicker" IMO.
worn black oxide finish on slide
The replacement slide finish, PX5 Black Oxide, after less than 6 months of exact same carry as the original.
The new coating is rougher, more matte and looks "thinner"..again..IMHO
worn black oxide finish on slide
FWIW... I
do like my FS. I
want to carry this but things are making it trying experience.
Roll pin walking out - Blue locktite repair
A broken slide - Replaced under warranty-6 weeks.
Excessive finish wear after limited carry- Awaiting resolution.