3djedi Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Does the hard chrome finish on the STi's hold up well to holster draw abuse? I had a blued sti eagle that got scratched up QUICKLY and I hope this beautiful new executive will hold up much better with a hard chrome finish... I've been using a bladetech holster but maybe one of those safariland's with the felt lining would go along way to protect the finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Steele Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Yes, hard Chrome is probably the most durable. Use your BladeTech and don't worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKT1106 Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I have had my Brazos Edge that was hard chromed for 2 years and I haven't seen and holster wear on it anywhere. I am using a Bladetech DOH holster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Hardchrome is thick and it takes awhile to wear through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmanCdp Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Also helps to keep the Kydex clean.. But hard chrome sis the way to go.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeMartens Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Give Chris Peters a call at Original Metaloy, he does great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feederic Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I own almost all the finishes on a sti. Hardchrome looks brand new still, the others not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimcrew Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 It wears well, just keep in mind that it will rust. Sweat/humidity are not nice to HC. Keep it oiled and you will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeMartens Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 just got this back from being hardchromed from Metaloy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIKE2SHOOT Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Hard chrome holds up well for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I prefer blasted instead of brushed, but only from a durability perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcm Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 My hard chromed Springfield is about 25 years old. I have shot USPSA with it since the day I got it. I'd say it's seen a few draws and lots of handling. It shows absolutely NO holster wear after nearly a quarter of a century (NOW I feel old!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinerRider Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Love the hard chrome for no other reason than how easily it cleans up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3djedi Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) I've only used it for a couple dry fire sessions and it already has scuffs and scratches! I had a piece of grip tape on the receiver where the support thumb sits. I wonder if bits of that sandpaper like material are getting rubbed off from the holster and falling down causing scratches in the holster......... the black specs are pieces of plastic from the holster (bladetech). This is why I hate expensive toys! If it were a glock who would care? https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-d5R_WiZxQbU/U3J563AxZoI/AAAAAAAACxA/AMLKIliqzys/w1097-h823-no/20140513_150023.jpg Edited May 13, 2014 by 3djedi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthshine402 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 maybe you should re-think using a $50 holster for a $2500 gun. get a race holster and that problem goes away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank34 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 My STI has been used a lot out of a dusty kydex holster and the worst thing that happens to the finish is that it gets a little shiny. Hard chrome is very durable. I can't think of anything harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1time Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 maybe you should re-think using a $50 holster for a $2500 gun. get a race holster and that problem goes away. Race holsters are great for USPSA but not secure enough for 3gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernGunsLLC Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 maybe you should re-think using a $50 holster for a $2500 gun. get a race holster and that problem goes away.Race holsters are great for USPSA but not secure enough for 3gun. Apparently you have never received a mega-wedgie while attempting to draw from a DAA Racemaster holster with the lock engaged. Kydex holsters can still drop guns because they are nothing but friction, my Racemaster retains my pistol through everything and doesn't booger up the finish Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1time Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I use a Bladetech WRS only because SAfariland doesn't make an ALS holster for an Edge. If you think kydex causes wear you should see what rocks and rood top simulators do to an almost fully exposed pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeMartens Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 It is a tool. Run it, muck it up and shoot the snot out of it, send it back after a couple years and get it done again. You want to collect them and run them with a white cloth? Hardchrome will last, it will show wear, but will protect the metal from corrosion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3djedi Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share Posted May 17, 2014 It is a tool. Run it, muck it up and shoot the snot out of it, send it back after a couple years and get it done again. You want to collect them and run them with a white cloth? Hardchrome will last, it will show wear, but will protect the metal from corrosion. Yeah, I know you are right but when you spend this much $$$ on something I wanted to keep it look'n good! lol My glocks look better and better with wear and tear but I don't think that will be the same with hard chrome. Oh well. It's all about having fun anyway..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeMartens Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 It is a tool. Run it, muck it up and shoot the snot out of it, send it back after a couple years and get it done again. You want to collect them and run them with a white cloth? Hardchrome will last, it will show wear, but will protect the metal from corrosion. Yeah, I know you are right but when you spend this much $$$ on something I wanted to keep it look'n good! lol My glocks look better and better with wear and tear but I don't think that will be the same with hard chrome. Oh well. It's all about having fun anyway..... Here is my Brazo's limited gun, ran from Bladetech kydex for 4 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3djedi Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share Posted May 17, 2014 (edited) That still looks great! I wonder how come mine is already scratched and scuffed just from doing dryfire. I haven't even used it in a match yet! It's gotta be from putting grip tape were my support thumb rests. I think it is rubbing the kydex and breaking bits of the gritty stuff off and falling into the holster and scratching the gun. I took it off already..... Edited May 17, 2014 by 3djedi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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