Pitts on Frame

[TXLou]

I recently had my CZ 75B stripped of its original polycoat and recoated with NP3 from Robar.  When I received the gun back from plating I noticed that there were several small pitts on the frame that were not visible before.  Has anyone else had a similar experience and is this normal for a CZ?

[mbott]

As one who has not had a pistol "Robar'd", why is that a pistol issue and not a Robar issue?

--
Mike

(edited for spelling)

[Walt-Sherrill]

Maybe terminology has us perplexed, here.

It's relatively unlikely that there'd be pitting under the finish of a gun that was polycoated at the factory.  Pitting is generally a function of rust...

Its also unlikely that the finish could have developed pitting duirng a refinishing process.  That happens too quickly, and a refinisher of established quality, like Robar, would not let something like that leave their shop.  (Some charge extra for hand work to remove such surface imperfections.)

Maybe its not pitting?

Could it simply be imperfections in the metal, covered by the original parkerizing and polycoat?  Polycoated guns aren't given the same "finish" attention at the factory as are guns that are blued...

[atblis]

It wouldn't surprise me if it came that way from the factory.  I suspect polycoat is very good at covering up imperfections.  Probably an issue from the casting.

[elsolo75]

This is absolutely normal.

When I got my CZ-75B hardchromed, it was evident that there were some small casting flaws which show as voids in the surface (small pits).

When one of my USPSA carpool-to-matches friends bought a CZ and got it NP3'd, it showed similar surface voids but they were less pronounced than with hardchrome.

CZ-75B's are cast so there will be tiny voids at the surface here and there, it is a non issue functionally and only mildly an issue for asthetics depending on on personal tastes and how badly you beat the crap out of your gun (like I do).

[TXLou]

Thanks to all of you for your replies.  I realize that this is only a minor cosmetic detail but it has helped put my mind at ease to receive your input.  I can now truly enjoy my new CZ for what it is, a pistol to be used and not locked away in a safe.  Up until now I have only owned polymer frame pistols and none of them have given me the pride of ownership that an all steel handgun does.  Once again thank you!