Scratch on my Glock slide
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Scratch on my Glock slide
I have a thin .5 inch scratch on my Glock slide. Does anyone have any DIY fixes ?
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Re: Scratch on my Glock slide
I understand how you feel, however, it probably wont be the last one. If it is deep (where you can feel it with a fingernail) then Id just leave it alone. If it is just a light surface scrath I just rub it with oil and it should be ok. Guns are tools and tools get used (holster wear).
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Re: Scratch on my Glock slide
Distinguished Rick wrote:I understand how you feel, however, it probably wont be the last one. If it is deep (where you can feel it with a fingernail) then Id just leave it alone. If it is just a light surface scrath I just rub it with oil and it should be ok. Guns are tools and tools get used (holster wear).

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Re: Scratch on my Glock slide
its a Glock, its made to be abused! :)
I know it doesn't make you feel better, but it won't hurt the gun, the action or realistically if you were to ever sell it, the resale value
I know it doesn't make you feel better, but it won't hurt the gun, the action or realistically if you were to ever sell it, the resale value
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Re: Scratch on my Glock slide
Now you have an excuse to get an XD.
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Re: Scratch on my Glock slide
Sell a gun? What does that mean?Teamless wrote:its a Glock, its made to be abused! :)
I know it doesn't make you feel better, but it won't hurt the gun, the action or realistically if you were to ever sell it, the resale value

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Re: Scratch on my Glock slide
Not to sound flippant, but on a Glock, if it bothers you, perhaps the best solution (short of refinishing it) is a magic marker or sharpie. Cold Blue or other common "scratch fixes" tend not to work well on a Glock, at least not the ones I've tried (not that I've tried very hard).
Should you decide to refinish eventually, a Cerrokote (spelling?) finish seems to hold up nearly as well as the old original Tennifer finishes.
Like the Craftsman Tool guy, I'm more curious how I managed to leave a mark a Glock than I am concerned about having done it. It sure won't rust, which is my biggest concern short of screwing up a sight.
Should you decide to refinish eventually, a Cerrokote (spelling?) finish seems to hold up nearly as well as the old original Tennifer finishes.
Like the Craftsman Tool guy, I'm more curious how I managed to leave a mark a Glock than I am concerned about having done it. It sure won't rust, which is my biggest concern short of screwing up a sight.
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Re: Scratch on my Glock slide
that is why I said "if you were ever...."
Im with you, no more selling any guns! (made the mistake of selling a couple 4 years ago, which I wish I had back!)... decided not to sell any more at all!
Im with you, no more selling any guns! (made the mistake of selling a couple 4 years ago, which I wish I had back!)... decided not to sell any more at all!
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Re: Scratch on my Glock slide
You're right about resale value. I've been known to buy used Glocks sight-unseen...short of frame damage or blown barrels, there's virtually nothing you can do to them that can't be fixed with a sub $20.00 part.Teamless wrote:its a Glock, its made to be abused! :)
I know it doesn't make you feel better, but it won't hurt the gun, the action or realistically if you were to ever sell it, the resale value
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Re: Scratch on my Glock slide
I'll eventually cerrokote it but it'll have to take some more abuse.cbunt1 wrote:Not to sound flippant, but on a Glock, if it bothers you, perhaps the best solution (short of refinishing it) is a magic marker or sharpie. Cold Blue or other common "scratch fixes" tend not to work well on a Glock, at least not the ones I've tried (not that I've tried very hard).
Should you decide to refinish eventually, a Cerrokote (spelling?) finish seems to hold up nearly as well as the old original Tennifer finishes.
Like the Craftsman Tool guy, I'm more curious how I managed to leave a mark a Glock than I am concerned about having done it. It sure won't rust, which is my biggest concern short of screwing up a sight.
Disclaimer: Anything I state can not be applied to 100% of all situations. Sometimes it's ok to speak in general terms.
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Re: Scratch on my Glock slide
Nuts wrote:Now you have an excuse to get an XD.

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You are right, should get an M&P, not an XD (or a Glock)nicholas306 wrote:Nuts wrote:Now you have an excuse to get an XD.

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Re: Scratch on my Glock slide
Most definitely stick with Glock.Teamless wrote:You are right, should get an M&P, not an XD (or a Glock)nicholas306 wrote:Nuts wrote:Now you have an excuse to get an XD.

Re: Scratch on my Glock slide
nicholas306 wrote:Most definitely stick with Glock.Teamless wrote:You are right, should get an M&P, not an XD (or a Glock)nicholas306 wrote:Nuts wrote:Now you have an excuse to get an XD.

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