Regarding wear on a firearm: On an ugly carry gun, I just try not to abuse it and not worry too much about it - e.g. Ruger LC9 (actually holds up nicely)
All other "non-carry" guns - finish wear is never desirable and always diminishes the value of the gun. Whether it's a Python, 1st Gen Colt SAA or an HK P7M13 - no one is going to like finish wear.
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