I'm calling Ruger tomorrow. After only 3 months of carry its getting rust speckling and the muzzle has serious holster wear. I know bluing doesn't last forever, but I figured it'd hold up better over 3 months.
I'm carrying it in a Galco Speed Paddle while on duty and a Galco Summer Comfort while off duty. It hasn't even been that hot, so its not been sweated on that much while IWB.
A little disappointed, really. It still shoots great, but I hate to see such a beautiful gun have a finish that doesn't hold up to real world use.
Talked to my friend who also bought one today and he said his wife is noticing rapid wear on hers as well. I didn't ask what kind of holster as I didn't think to until I'd already left. This might mean its wide spread, but it also may not as he bought his at the same gun store I bought mine at and about 10 days later, so its quite possible they are from the same "batch." Or it may be a problem model wide, dunno.
Looks like a conundrum. Great gun, shoots great, but is going to wear quickly if you carry it.
He suggested nickel plating it, but I have no idea what that'd run and I like the dark color. Maybe Cerakote, I dunno. Hopefully Ruger fixes the finish for me and its better than the original.
Good info. I really like the looks of the revolver, but wouldn't care for the fast wearing. Thanks again for posting this.
Talked to my friend who also bought one today and he said his wife is noticing rapid wear on hers as well. I didn't ask what kind of holster as I didn't think to until I'd already left. This might mean its wide spread, but it also may not as he bought his at the same gun store I bought mine at and about 10 days later, so its quite possible they are from the same "batch." Or it may be a problem model wide, dunno.
Looks like a conundrum. Great gun, shoots great, but is going to wear quickly if you carry it.
He suggested nickel plating it, but I have no idea what that'd run and I like the dark color. Maybe Cerakote, I dunno. Hopefully Ruger fixes the finish for me and its better than the original.
Rust speckled GP100 roll-mark here. Last time I listen to you on what gun to buy!
Well, I guess its endemic to the model, then. That officially sucks. You going to send it back to Ruger for refinishing or try something else?
I doubt I send it back, they will just put the same lame "finish" back on it. I'll have it redone locally most likely and just never buy Ruger steel again.
Maybe. I'll let you know how the redo does. If it doesn't hold up any better...well, I wonder what it costs to do a nice hard chrome finish...
Too much. Cerakote should be good enough, not sure what Ruger calls the finish on the GP Talo.
Yeah, but hard chrome would be pimpin'.
I hate to hear about your troubles...I am seriously considering picking up the stainless version of this gun; my local shop still has one on hand.
I've had several Rugers over the years and never had this kind of problem. Does the standard blue finish not hold up for you guys. My GP100 has been all over, hunting, in the rain and brush. Same with my Superblackhawk. No rust. I've had these revolvers since the 80's. Now the Super has lost a little blueing on the back of the grip and where my index finger goes for the trigger. I used to practice quick draws when I was young. Throughout my 20's that is. I think Ruger has a great product. Hate to hear about problems.I doubt I send it back, they will just put the same lame "finish" back on it. I'll have it redone locally most likely and just never buy Ruger steel again.
I've had several Rugers over the years and never had this kind of problem. Does the standard blue finish not hold up for you guys. My GP100 has been all over, hunting, in the rain and brush. Same with my Superblackhawk. No rust. I've had these revolvers since the 80's. Now the Super has lost a little blueing on the back of the grip and where my index finger goes for the trigger. I used to practice quick draws when I was young. Throughout my 20's that is. I think Ruger has a great product. Hate to hear about problems.