Blued SS

Rjeezie · August 7, 2010, 08:41 AM

This might be a stupid question, but when looking at a new barrel, what's the biggest difference between SS and Blued SS?

Obviously, there is a color difference (does the Blued SS actually have a bluish look to it?), but it has more to do with rust and weather variants right?

Scorch · August 7, 2010, 02:11 PM

Other than appearance, there is no difference between a bright/uncoated stainless barrel and one that has been coated.

WESHOOT2 · August 7, 2010, 11:32 PM

I have barrel hardchromed; I have one barrel finished (on the outside) with NP3.

The finishes resist wear.

August 7, 2010, 08:41 AM	#1
Rjeezie Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 195	Blued SS This might be a stupid question, but when looking at a new barrel, what's the biggest difference between SS and Blued SS? Obviously, there is a color difference (does the Blued SS actually have a bluish look to it?), but it has more to do with rust and weather variants right?

August 7, 2010, 02:11 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 11,037	Other than appearance, there is no difference between a bright/uncoated stainless barrel and one that has been coated. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Taylor Machine

August 7, 2010, 11:32 PM	#3
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 12,923	extra info I have barrel hardchromed; I have one barrel finished (on the outside) with NP3. The finishes resist wear. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"