Matte vs. Stainless Steel

I'm a bit "challenged" when it comes to gun finishes. Thinking of getting a UC9 and quite frankly I like the black matte. But isn't SS suppose to be better? And in what way? Is it perspiration and wear & tear? And for that matter, where does nickle stand in this regard? I know the UC9 isn't avaiable in nickle but the T380 and CC are. Would appreciate a quick lesson in Finish101.

Thanks

There are a lot of different opinions on this. The black matte finish on the UC9 isn't very attractive, IMO, but it is highly serviceable. I have the black matte model. Stainless is supposed to be a bit easier to maintain. Nickel is the one that can be problematic. Certain solvent will cause a nickel finish to peel and/or flake.

I would go with matte or stainless myself.

	OysterMan wrote:
	I'm a bit "challenged" when it comes to gun finishes. Thinking of getting a UC9 and quite frankly I like the black matte. But isn't SS suppose to be better? And in what way? Is it perspiration and wear & tear? And for that matter, where does nickle stand in this regard? I know the UC9 isn't avaiable in nickle but the T380 and CC are. Would appreciate a quick lesson in Finish101. Thanks

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Purchased the UC9 (matte) at a gun show. Rami 2075s were nowhere to be found and the limited selections of SR9s were cost prohibitive. I'm very pleased with the Bersa. I had read that they were perfect right out of the box and this has been true with mine. 310 rds thus far and not even a glimmer of a problem, unlike my T380CC, which took some coaxing and patience and a "breaking-in" period (733 through it now and it has proven itself worthy of carry). I plan to carry the UC9 if the holster I ordered ever arrives.

As range report, I am by no means a good shot (but getting better) and I am accurate at 7 yards with both guns and at 10 yards the UC9 produces 8" groupings and I am confident could do better and at longer distances with a better shooter.

I am very happy with the UC9 and would recommend it to both the experienced shooter as well as to those new to handguns.

The UC9 is a great handgun, especially at the price! But the CZs are really top-notch as far as quality goes. You can't go wrong with either one.

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My understanding is that the Bersa UC9 in stainless has been discontinued, and is no longer available. Bummer!

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	YWadmin wrote:
	My understanding is that the Bersa UC9 in stainless has been discontinued, and is no longer available. Bummer!

Hmm... I'll be going to a gun show next month that comes around here only 3 times a year (so it's a big deal to me, though still 30 miles away). It is at this show that I got both my Bersas since local GS is obscenely high priced. I've got 2 guns in mind but if I find neither and see a UC9 in stainless I wonder if I should snatch it up? I've already got a UC9 in matte and don't need another so I wouldn't fire this one.

A future collectors item...?

The matte finish is duller, but doesn't show every little scratch. A polished stainless steel is a joy to the eyes, but shows EVERY little scratch.

That said, neither shows fingerprints like a blued gun. I like stainless.