![]() So, in summary Cerakote is a very high performance firearms coating that can be applied in “matte” black, which would likely more than meet your intended requirements and is typically less costly than some of the other coatings/plating options. They can be used in tight tolerance applications and have passed Mil standard corrosion test requirements of 150hrs without onset of corrosion. We tested these coatings at Barnes Bullets – Barnes Ballistic Research facility on both barrel bores and bullets. There are also Cerakote versions available which can be used to coat barrel bores and chambers, which are nano-ceramic dry-film lubricant coatings that penetrate the metal structure and only have a. With Cerakote there are a variety of blacks available from very flat “matte” to high gloss. Impact (ASTM D2794) Cerakote withstands 160inch pounds of impact without cracking or loss of adhesion. In Tabor Abrasion (wear) Testing ASTM D4060 Cerakote withstood 0ver 8,000 abrasion cycles of an 8” abrasive wheel against 1.0mil coatingĪdhesion Cross-Cut Tape (ASTM D3359) shows a rating of 5b Hardness for firearms finishes it typically tested using the ASTM D3363 Pencil Hardness scale and Cerakote is rated at 9h, which is as high as the scale goes. For example, Ionbond is a Chemical Vapor Disposition (CVD) process that can deposit a range of different coatings onto the base metal substrate, such as TiN ATiN, etc so all Ionbond finishes are not created equal.įail Zero, and most Nickel Boron are silver finishes, some Ionbond finishes are silver also, some gold and some dark grey, as well the black DLT, but all I have seen were shiny, rather than matte as far as sheen.Ĭerakote’s properties for rust resistance as tested using ASTM B117 Corrosion testing is over 5,000 hours without onset of corrosion. The problem with some of the other finishes mentioned is that they are not exactly "matte" black. The ion bond coating is one of the PVD (physical vapor deposition) that chad mentioned. If I could, every part of every gun would be melonited. Check out the part where he disassembles, puts the parts in a sock, submerges in salt water brine, then sets it on his window sill to dry for a week or so! Some steel wool and its back in fighting form. The pistols mentioned are "working" pistols, and the Melonite is surely up to the task.Ĭheck this link out. Doesn't rust, diamond hard, damn hard to scratch. Have you messed with Glocks or XDs or Smith M&Ps? They are nitrided, and that is a BADASS finish. I don't have anything against cerakote, but it doesn't hold a candle to melonite/nitriding/tenifer. The other finishes listed will come off or scratch. Originally Posted By: Inline 6 Melnoite the barrel Ion Bond the action. With this criteria what would be the best firearm finish? ![]() I would prefer the finish to be matte black if at all possible. Can be applied to small parts such as me folding express sights Bonds or Penetrates the metal somehow so it does not flake off easily High Rockwell Rating for hardness- So it does not scratch easily In addition I have been known to drop things from time to time so I want a finish that can hold up reliably.įor me the best finish needs to have the following criteria: ![]() Both places are located near the ocean and we do plan on camping, so the rifle will be subjected to salt spray and high humidity. My rifle will be a working rifle (vs a luxury wood hunting rig) that needs to withstand both weather and physical abuse. I am planning a hunt with a buddy to Cameroon (which is a humid ocean bordering jungle country Africa) and also a Brown Bear trip to Alaska with another bud. I am building a custom hunting rifle to that will be used in two opposite types of Terrance.
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