SIG P239 with Rainbow Titanium Finish
Updated: January 9th, 2013
The SIG Sauer P239 is now available with the Rainbow Titanium Finish.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .40 S&W |
| Capacity | 7+1 |
| Finish | Black Hard Coat Anodize (Frame) Rainbow Titanium (Slide) |
| Grip | Polymer |
| Barrel | 3.6″ |
| Trigger | DA: 10.0 lb; SA: 4.4 lb |
| Weight | 29.5 oz |
| Sights | SIGLITE Night Sights |
| MSRP (Price) | $989 |
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Here, in Canada, this is all moot, since only the 'tactical version (>105mm barrel) is legal.
The finish is actually produced by an oxidation technique, rather than anodizing (as with aluminum):
http://www.horieusa.com/col...
Ti has good fatigue resistance, so wouldn't be a bad thing for a slide. And it is amenable to superplastic forming, which is cheaper than either forging, or machining from a billet, so costs might be a wash, compared to steel. Note that whatever is good for making, say, connecting rods, or suspension components is good for guns. Some company out to make guns out of austempered ductile iron (10% less dense than steel, superior fatique resistance, and can be integrated with the Tennifer treatment), but that's another thing entirely.
I'm too much of a dullard for something like this, or even colour case hardening (remember all of those tacky clocks, in the 1970s?). But I could see one of those crazy bronies picking one up, especially if one is a Rainbow Dash fan:
http://images.bluegartr.com...
I love mine, I think it is just beautiful. I had to wait 9 months to get it. Firing it is a real joy.
I was stupid and left the manual booklet in the case. I now have slight scratches on the barrel above the safe.................. no one seems to be able to tell me how to get them out.
I'm so mad at myself, wouldn't you know after finding the one gun I just love this happens.