Taurus silver Ultra-Lite .38 turning black

[PackinMama]

I have a Taurus Ultra-Lite .38 that's originally silver in color. I bought it new about a year and a half ago. The side that lies against my body when I carry it is turning black from perspiration. I admit, I don't clean and oil it every time I carry it. It's purpose was to be a cheap, reliable carry gun that I wasn't worried about sweating on in the summer.

I was just wondering if any of you know about the material this gun is made of and if this blackening will corrode the gun and/or cause any problems with the gun functioning properly? Does Taurus have any type of warranty on the guns finish? I don't know much about this multialloy material other than it makes the gun much lighter.

Edited April 27, 2008 by PackinMama
added pic

[Guest kwikrnu]

Like this?

[Guest bkelm18]

No, it wont corrode the gun or make it any less reliable. It'll just add some character. You could just give Taurus a call and see what they have to say.

[PackinMama]

Like this?

No, much different......I added a picture above.

[Tacblack]

Over the years I have sent guns back to Taurus 3 times. One twice I shot the heck out of and one I got in trade. They fixed them both up for me. Refinished the PT92 I bought new after the repairs. I didn't have any problems with them but they were slow. About 2 months and its hard to get some one to tell you whats going on some times?

I sent them an email of web page I think, can't hurt to check.