I'm looking for a finish for a Remington 7400 carbine that is rust resistant and looks good. The rifle is used for hunting in damp conditions, usually exposed to rain and snow. I'm looking for a Teflon-type finish, but the ones I've seen look terrible. I'm looking for something that looks like matte blue. Can someone recommend a finish that they have had good experience with? Thanks in advance. John

John

Rust blue is what you are looking for, but I don't know if you want to spend that kind of money on a 7400.
Do a search for rust blue and you should find some pictures posted by Jack Belk and Chic Worthing.

Silca blasting the metal, parkerizing it and then
coating it with a phenolic resin such as KG Gunkote will make it virtually impervious to rust and corrosion. There is an entity called "Mac's Restorations" [look them up on the web] which applies this finish. They call it "Tuffcoat". Their prices and services are outstanding. I highly recommend them.


KG Gunkote is available in several colors. Contact Mac's for your options.

Thanks,

Jordan

John, check out www.hotflashrefinishing.com. I think you'll find they have the type of finish you're looking for. They do great work and their prices are pretty good also.

I would like to second the Gun Kote finish. I recently had a Ruger Single Six done in satin black and it is a very attractive finish as well as being extremely durable.