doc540 Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 I couldn't be more satisfied with the performance of the late Walter Birdsong's "Black T" finish. My Commander has had thousands of cycles from thousands of rounds down the pipe. And the plastic, Fobus holster had contacted the frame and slide at least a thousand times. Not too bad (considering they charged me less than $100) The .45 Commander is in their hands right now, too. And, no, the worn areas still will not rust or corrode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlepig Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 +1 on the Birdsong finish...... I have a Colt 1911 finished in 1992 or '93 that has been RUN HARD. Finish is tuff stuff and no rust. Mine shows scratches but is well worth having. Working gun that works everytime. And ref the fobus holster................... The number to Milt Sparks Holsters is 208-377-5577 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc540 Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 +And ref the fobus holster................... The number to Milt Sparks Holsters is 208-377-5577 Feel better now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I have a Colt 1991-A1 Compact that had the Black T finish put on back in the early 90's. I have carried this gun concealed in leather IWB and kydex paddle holsters all this time down here in the desert and it has NEVER rusted! The black finish has worn through on the edges to the silver finish underneath but no signs of corrosion anywhere. I still find it hard to believe this finish has held up so well after all these years. Black T is amazing! I'm glad to hear Bob Birdsong is still finishing guns after all this time, I may need another gun done sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlepig Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 +And ref the fobus holster................... The number to Milt Sparks Holsters is 208-377-5577 Feel better now? Yes...................... Yes I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael64 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Am suprised at the overall lack of wear after that amount of use. Have seen many a Duracoat and Gunkote not hold up that well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushytail man Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Can Black T be applied to an aluminum frame (commander)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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