Durable handgun coatings

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15 December 2008, 10:15

The Metalsmith

Durable handgun coatings

Gents, I'm getting ready to start some serious competitive shooting. I'm getting annoyed with the finish on my CZ 75 Tactical Sport. In your experience, what has been the best coating that you've used as far as durability goes? I've been considering the Armor Tuff finish from Wilson Combat, but my experience with this coating is rather limited. Any help would be appreciated gents, thanks!

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16 December 2008, 05:00

marley7x57

Diamond coat and Metaloy (www.originalmetaloy.com) are pretty tough. For parkerizing try Texas Armament Corporation (just be sure to keep the gun oiled) Most think that the paint finishes need to be applied to a parkerized gun and Wilson Combat is doing that to theirs.

16 December 2008, 19:59

butchlambert

I believe some are using melonite.
Butch

17 December 2008, 10:40

Chisana

In terms of durability and corrosion resistance hardchrome is pretty tough to beat, but I have had great luck with Birdsong's Black T on several pistols and rifles. Just got a shotgun back from Vang Comp with Roguard/NP3 finish. Will be interesting to see how it holds up.

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17 December 2008, 15:44

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An oldie but a good one...

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17 December 2008, 20:09

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I know. . . . . . Armacoat. . . . .

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18 December 2008, 05:54

J Bennett

Metalsmith

I have done some research on this.
The company that has the best that I can find is IonBond in Greensboro NC.

It is a PVD coating with a Rockwell C rating of 70 to 80. It can be done in Gloss, Satin or Matt. All internal and external parts can be coated. It has a lifetime guarantee against wear, chipping or flaking.

Pm me your e-mail address and I can send you an info sheet.

James