Had some handguns Duracoated

[Nerdwithguns]

Had these Duracoated at KGB Armory in Monroe, NC

My Wifes Sig 22

Her carry gun a Bersa Thunder .380

My Bersa Thunder 40 Ultra Compact Pro.

 

[carsontech]

Wow! Those first two were bright!

They did a great job!

 

[Paco]

My friend says the Bersa Thunder .380 looks like it came out of TRON.

 

[LiveFreeorDie]

As a dude, I like the earth tone colors on yours. Since I'm a member here under a pseudonym anyway, I'll ask a dumb question I simply don't know the answer to: what exactly is Duracoating? I've also heard of Cerakoting--is that a different process/product or are these terms interchangeable? Particularly, is it a chemical or thermal process for adhesion of 'paint' to any and all surfaces? How durable is it, and does it scratch or wear off? Is adhesion equally as good on the gun metal parts as on plastic (polymer) frames or wood grips? And lastly, if it's not too personal or intrusive, what did they charge per pistol?

I'm thinking personalizing a Glock would be very cool indeed!

 

[Nerdwithguns]

Found these two sight that might be helpful to you.
http://www.oakridgecustomfinishing.com/ ... acoat.html

http://www.larsontactical.com/id23.html

 

[HHB Guns]

As a dude, I like the earth tone colors on yours. Since I'm a member here under a pseudonym anyway, I'll ask a dumb question I simply don't know the answer to: what exactly is Duracoating? I've also heard of Cerakoting--is that a different process/product or are these terms interchangeable? Particularly, is it a chemical or thermal process for adhesion of 'paint' to any and all surfaces? How durable is it, and does it scratch or wear off? Is adhesion equally as good on the gun metal parts as on plastic (polymer) frames or wood grips? And lastly, if it's not too personal or intrusive, what did they charge per pistol?

I'm thinking personalizing a Glock would be very cool indeed!

Its a two part epoxy type paint similar to automotive paint but much tougher and the SL formula has teflon in it. Ceracoat is pretty much the same but has to be baked at a higher temp than duracoat. Some claim that ceracote is tougher since it is baked at a higher temp but I have done right around 300 guns with duracoat to date and not ONE has come back to be redone for lack of durability. It can be applied to ANY surface that is not soft...Example...Houge type stocks and grips cant be done. Honestly that is the only surface I have not duracoated. If prepped right it will last forever. If you drop it down a mountain it will prob scratch just like any finish on the market. Majority of my business is people who buy the home kits which set you up for failure because most people don't spend the time/money to degrease properly or media blast it with the right media. Most sand and paint and it either turns out like crap or lasts a month and then its in my shop. Let me know if I can ever help you.