Banged up carry pieces?

**American1776** · January 2nd, 2019, 09:41 PM

I recently bought this Italian 92FS. I noticed this small chip / gouge in the alloy frame. Not sure if it was from the factory, dealership, or I did it somehow.

Do you let these types of marks bother you in guns that you intended for carry and defense? I’ve seen pics of M9s in the service, and they look downright thrashed.

**jthrelf** · January 2nd, 2019, 09:47 PM

Jeez American you're more particular than even I am!!!

I don't let it bother me too much. My carry weapons are not very expensive. I've taken falls with an LC9s on my mountain bike, so it's been demoted to "risky activity" carry where more damage may occur.

There's a difference between abuse and honest wear. Also it doesn't affect function of the tool. Safe Queens have a higher standard for me though...

**Rosco the Iroc** · January 2nd, 2019, 09:52 PM

That's nothing.

**scruff** · January 2nd, 2019, 09:59 PM

If it doesn't affect function, and would never be noticed unless you point it out, then no.

**Daycrawler** · January 2nd, 2019, 10:14 PM

My carry guns have been through all kinds of stuff. They have gone fishing and been to the beach, ridden under the motorcycle seat and so on. While I have never intentionally abused them, they have seen a hard life. The valuable ones stay safe and put away.

**bogey1** · January 2nd, 2019, 10:18 PM

Banged up? That's NIB in my opinion

Even the guns used in clint eastwoods spaghetti westerns
aren't banged up.

**icp4life162005** · January 2nd, 2019, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by American1776

I recently bought this Italian 92FS. I noticed this small chip / gouge in the alloy frame. Not sure if it was from the factory, dealership, or I did it somehow.

Do you let these types of marks bother you in guns that you intended for carry and defense? I’ve seen pics of M9s in the service, and they look downright thrashed.

Sounds like a good enough reason to buy a new toy to me!

**Gunsnwater** · January 3rd, 2019, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by American1776

I recently bought this Italian 92FS. I noticed this small chip / gouge in the alloy frame. Not sure if it was from the factory, dealership, or I did it somehow.

Do you let these types of marks bother you in guns that you intended for carry and defense? I’ve seen pics of M9s in the service, and they look downright thrashed.

How hard do look at woman? Seinfeld.

**Sgt.K** · January 3rd, 2019, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by American1776

I finally let the photo load.

Jayzuss, you're picky. If I wouldn't feel it (and, based on the photo, I wouldn't), I would never give that a 2nd thought. Or a 1st, for that matter.