Stainless or parkerized?

springerbuster · 05-26-2010, 06:46 PM

I have a stainless loaded model Springfield 1911 on hold at my local gun store and will be picking it up on Friday. I have been researching on line this model and also the parkerized version. I am concerned with some of the negative comments I have read about stainless steel not being as hard as the carbon steel used in the parkerized model. I called Springfield and talked to them about it and they told me that they have no problems with the stainless models and that they are very durable. They also told me that the hardness of the parkerized model is 4140 and the stainless model is 416. Just thought I would ask if anyone else has heard this about stainless handguns. Also does anyone know what the hardness numbers mean? Thanks for any help.

05-26-2010, 06:46 PM	#1
springerbuster V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 85	Stainless or parkerized? I have a stainless loaded model Springfield 1911 on hold at my local gun store and will be picking it up on Friday. I have been researching on line this model and also the parkerized version. I am concerned with some of the negative comments I have read about stainless steel not being as hard as the carbon steel used in the parkerized model. I called Springfield and talked to them about it and they told me that they have no problems with the stainless models and that they are very durable. They also told me that the hardness of the parkerized model is 4140 and the stainless model is 416. Just thought I would ask if anyone else has heard this about stainless handguns. Also does anyone know what the hardness numbers mean? Thanks for any help. __________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ The second amendment was put there for when the politicians forget about all of the other amendments.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Higher End 1911	Larry V	THE 1911 FORUM	22	11-15-2009 05:57 AM
Stainless Steel	nightfighter	KNIVES & EDGED ITEMS	0	02-28-2007 01:13 PM
Colt M1991A1 stainless questions	ysacres	THE 1911 FORUM	0	03-08-2003 03:12 PM
Stainless or Parkerized	ysacres	THE 1911 FORUM	0	03-07-2003 02:54 PM
Caring for Parkerized Finishes	CountryGunsmith	TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION	0	02-23-2003 10:19 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)