Mainly, the Black Tie hooks people with its looks. It is hard not to envy the Tenifer-treated carbon-steel frame, billet-steel slide, barrel, and base plates. The parts are Stinox coated, which gives that nice satin finish. The final product is a gun that has superior hardness and corrosion resistance.
The grips are unique in that they are made from one solid piece of aluminum. Walther also upped the ante with their new Dynamik performance trigger. Lastly, the Black Tie comes in at 5 ounces heavier than the standard SF, which is the result of the steel magazine well, base plates, and slightly heavier sights. I’ve listed some additional specs below:
Frame: Steel
Weight: 46.6 ounces
Trigger Weight: 5.6 pounds
Sights: Adjustable, black, serrated
Barrel Length: 5 inches
Overall Length: 8.7 inches
Height: 5.4 inches
Width: 1.3 inches
Capacity: 17 rounds