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Posted 2 months ago Has anyone had a weapon finished in duracoat or cerekote (baked on)? I was wondering how well the finish stands up to abrasion, oils, and basically normal wear and tear. I've heard good things but don't know any personal experiences. Thanks. |
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| Posted 2 months ago I have finished many weapons in DuraCoat and Aluma Hyde. Cera coat, hadnt used it yet. Duracoat need alot of time to "cure" itself I've done some weapons that didnt take well to the Duracoat, such as Glocks, but it depends on how well you coat the slide or whatnot. I've done one Glock that I let sit for two months and it has held up really well. I'd go with Aluma Hyde though, unless you have alot of money and time to set everything up. All in all it does ok really. Everything you do can get you killed, including doing nothing at all. FORUMS MODERATOR #11 BTV screen name: Methodeous |
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| Posted 2 months ago The cerekote is like duracoat but baked on, and I'm thinking this will adhere quicker and stronger to the Glock 35 slide. The guy doing it does all the prep work, including degreasing. |
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| Posted 2 months ago Duracoat is the lazyman's solution to regular cleaning.
Oh wait a sec there fellas....I'm sure it has its practical purposes, and im sure there are some here who swear by it...and that's fine, no worries here. Go with what u know and like I say.
I'm just old school i guess.
Later
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| Posted 2 months ago sixgun327 says ...
Everything you do can get you killed, including doing nothing at all. FORUMS MODERATOR #11 BTV screen name: Methodeous |
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| Posted 2 months ago I do appreciate the benefit of lubrication found with Duracoat, but that's not why I'm getting the Cerekote done. It is applied with an airbrush and the company that does the work-Hoosier Gun Coat-gives it a lifetime warranty. I am using a Glock 35 in competition and before putting on new LPA adjustable sights I thought it would be a good time to get the slide refinished due to scratches caused by a kydex holster (I bought the gun used). The Cerekote is an inexpensive way to refinish a Glock slide, and if it doesn't work I'm probably going to opt for an aftermarket slide from Lone Wolf or Caspian. |
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| Posted 2 months ago Ive duracoated many Glock slides.. some take.. some dont.. just depends on 1. how they are preped. 2 if God hates you or not..
And as far as the lube theory goes on duracoat... i've gotta say from experience that its not true. Everything you do can get you killed, including doing nothing at all. FORUMS MODERATOR #11 BTV screen name: Methodeous |
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| Posted 2 months ago Ok, I hit the link. I thought it was a protectant for the inside. I didn't know it was make-up (a cosmetic) for the outside. Sorry my bad.
I'm still old school, in that black or gun metal gray or the original factory finish would never get me laughed at. LOL
On a lighter note, seeing as how its a cosmetic, does it work on ugly chicks too? |
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| Posted 2 months ago I have a DS Arms SA58 carbine coated with solid black Duracoat about four years ago. It holds up very well. Except for a few brass marks around the ejection area it still looks very good. "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman "Success is not Final, Failure is not Fatal, it is the Courage to Continue that Counts" Sir Winston Churchill "Having a gun and thinking you are armed is like having a piano and thinking you are a musician" Col. Jeff Cooper (U.S.M.C. Ret.) Speed is fine, Accuracy is final. |
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| Posted 2 months ago The slides been shipped so I'll give you an update on what I think. |
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| Posted about 1 month ago I got the slide back today. It looks fantastic! The color is a bit darker than I was expecting but once on the black frame it set it off great. All scratches were removed and the coating is perfect. I'll let you know how it holds up. |
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| Posted about 1 month ago cool deal.. just a bit of advise.. (my own observations in the past) give it a few weeks to set and "cure" so to speak.. the more time it has to really harden the better the finish will hold up. Everything you do can get you killed, including doing nothing at all. FORUMS MODERATOR #11 BTV screen name: Methodeous |
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| Posted about 1 month ago Thanks for the advice. It will be a while before I shoot it (my big dog I practice with is a Glock 21 for defense) so it will have plenty of time. |
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| Posted about 1 month ago It is more than cosmetic. It's a harder more durable gun finish than standard bluing. It also creates a smoother surface for moving parts, reducing friction. Unfortunately for you Sixgun, it will do nothing for that flock of ugly chicks that follows you around. Sixgun327 says ...
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| Posted about 1 month ago challedog says ...
Hey Nick, let's leave your wife's friends out of this conversation dude, LOL.....u bastid! |