[brookstexas]

Is the finish wearable and scratch resistant?

 

[vandal]

In my experience, it is durable. Much moreso than Kimber's basic finish.

 

[SKG]

I have been told by a local gunsmith that you will get some holster wear.

 

[Johnny Rad]

The black finish on my CDP is only wearing off on the frame rails - no big deal really, but not what I expected. On the other hand, this pistol is never in a holster.

 

[neup]

The black has begun to wear off of my CDP.
It has occurred along the trigger guard and other contact areas of friction. The gun is fairly new. I am diasppointed it has not held up better;however, I have used it quite a bit. The question is what to do when the wear get extensive? What is the best way to go?

 

[JungleJim]

Mine has the basic wear on the black area where the safety is and some on the slide lock release. Sooner or later it will happen.

 

[PoodleShooter]

I have found the KimPro finish on my Gold Combat is wearing along the slide and frame rails. No big deal - rest of the gun still looks fantastic. From what I've read and heard from others, KimPro seems to wear better than Wilson's Armor-Tuff.

 

[youngun]

Why put a coating on an alum frame, anyway?

 

[BOLANTEJ]

JUST GO WITH A STANDARD FINISH OR A DEEP POLISHED BLUED GUN, LIKE THE ROYAL. YOU'RE GONNA GET SOME WEAR ANYWAYS, WHY SPEND THE EXTRA DOUGH?

 

[nr123]

I carried and shot my PRO CDP quite a bit before I bought my Wilson Millennium Protector with armor tuff. The Kimber finish is more durable and held up better than the armor tuff. With enough use, all will show some degree of wear.

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[MasterMind]

I am confused. The frame on my Pro CDP is quite clearly a deep, dark blue. Why do you refer to it as black?