U can send the slide off to be hard chromed (for around $115-$125), NP3'd (around $125, if I remember correctly), or have it duracoated grey/sliver from CCR for around $60.

As far as the texturing of the grip, that can get kinda expensive.

U will probably be better off buying your own gun and then having this done. Or, I guess U could look at some of the sights and Gunbroker. U may find one already done up that way that someone wants to sell.

The tenifer finish on Glocks is so tough and durable, I think hard chroming is a waste of money unless all you want to do is change the color. Stippling the frame is another matter as this may not only enhance the appearance but provide a better grip as well. I agree with SW - you will probably have to buy the gun, then find someone who has expertise in stippling polymer frames. You might contact Glockmeister or another Glock supplier to see what they say.

That's a great price on the Glock. When you said "I usually end up spending more time looking at my guns than firing them " that is very important to me also. I love to go to my safe and pick out a gun for the evening and fondle it until bed time. One of my favorite one's is my Walther P99. I call it my eye candy. Tonight I'll fondle my S&W686plus and play with the action. Post a picture of your glock if you get it. Again that's a great price.

Originally Posted by martial_field

The tenifer finish on Glocks is so tough and durable, I think hard chroming is a waste of money unless all you want to do is change the color. Stippling the frame is another matter as this may not only enhance the appearance but provide a better grip as well. I agree with SW - you will probably have to buy the gun, then find someone who has expertise in stippling polymer frames. You might contact Glockmeister or another Glock supplier to see what they say.

Actually, the hard chrome will be tougher than the black coating on a GLock. I prev had a Glock 26 that I carried everyday - granted, it took about 6 months. But after a time, I started to wear certain spots after carrying it and holstering/unholstering it everyday. After many years, I paid the $45 and had Glock reblacken it. I think I had it 7 years by that point.

But, with the hard chrome, unless U scratch it with metal or drag it on the cement, it won't wear at all from leather. So, its a little more durable. BUt for a stock finish, Glock is the toughest I've seen.

Originally Posted by spacedoggy

I love to go to my safe and pick out a gun for the evening and fondle it until bed time. One of my favorite one's is my Walther P99. I call it my eye candy. Tonight I'll fondle my S&W686plus and play with the action.

Hey there Space,
never know what your gonna post .....funny stuff ... I read your posts just to see what your gonna say next ... always a good chuckle ...