[cqb45]

I just popped over to Caspian's web site and they had some beautiful though pricey Damascus slides. How durable is Damascus and is it a functional metal to use on a 1911 that will be shot a lot?

If any anyone has any pictures of one of these on their 1911 please post it.

Thanks,

Chris

 

[Rob Longenecker]

Here are some pic of a gun with a damascus slide done by Teddy Jacobson:

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[JM]

Imagine trying to look at Damascus pistol witht the Wave treatment. You'll get a migraine from eyestrain :grin:

 

[Rob Longenecker]

Might need some Dramamine.

 

[cqb45]

It's definitely a different look, but I like it. There's obviously no finish on it, anyone know resistant to corrosion Damacus is?

 

[Jim Hanson]

I have a Colt Stainless steel Series 80 Commander with a Caspian Damascus Slide on it. It is one of my daily carry guns.

The material used in the slide is two different types of stainless alloys. With a chemical treatment done prior to machining to "change" the color of one type of alloy due to chemical reaction.

The gun has been carried for the majority of 2 years and I have had less of a rust problem with the slide than the frame!!

Truly worth the extra for a Full house custom, if for nothing else than you like the way it looks.

Hope what info I could give helps.

Take a look http://www.caspianarmsltd.8m.com

Jim Hanson

 

[cqb45]

Aside from the nice cosmetic appearance is Damascus steel better than forged carbon or stainless steels?