940 question

[arskrg]

Forgive me if this has been asked (or even beaten to death somewhere), but does the chalky feel of the aluminum ever wear off? I really want a 940, but I don't know if I could get past that.

 

[P_Meticulous]

The chalky feel right out of the box does wear off after a while, just depends on how much you use it I suppose..

 

[Accelerator]

I received mine in a trade and it has no chalky feeling to speak of. I say that because if it was chalky at one time, it certainly is not now. So, one can surmise that yes, the chalky feeling does indeed wear off over time.

 

[eschwebach]

To each his own... I actually like the chalky feeling and wish it wouldn't wear off. Gives it a bit more grip IMO.

 

[Skimo]

Oh yeah, get it dirty and some pocket time, smoothes right out.

 

[osta.doc]

I bought mine about 6 weeks ago and I love it. Handled a few earlier models that felt too slippery. Not often will things work out like that for me. I much prefer the chalky feel, for better handling.

If it doesn't work for you, maybe you could trade someone for an older model?

 

[Charles Bronson]

I got three 94x I EDC. All have seen equal pocket time.
For some reason my black 943 has no chalky feel at all now it even feels somewhat slippery.
One green 940 has still a bit, the other seems unaffected for some reason.
I wish it would last forever. I just love the chalky feel. That's why I have one I keep unused...

 

[jkarp_53]

It's a powder coating and always smooths out with use.