How durable?

Chris54326 · Dec 5, 2014

How durable is Cerakote? I've got a Browning Hi-power 88MKII that I want to carry. The MKII is parkerized and not much of a looker. Since buying it new in 1988, it's gotten some wear, though I've never carried it. Just how tough/durable is a Cerakote finish?

mike cyrwus · Dec 5, 2014

more durable than krylon, less durable than hard chrome

drmitchgibson · Dec 5, 2014

It's pretty great unless you draw from a holster a lot. It will rub right through to the metal after a few hundred draws.

Tuflehundon · Dec 5, 2014

Was wondering this myself after getting my Glock slide coated. I use a race holster so I won't have to worry about holster wear.

Chris54326 · Dec 5, 2014

mike cyrwus said:
more durable than krylon, less durable than hard chrome

Hmmmmm. Not really what I wanted to hear.

Mitch Gibson said:
It's pretty great unless you draw from a holster a lot. It will rub right through to the metal after a few hundred draws.

Not good! I do that in one session!

Ksmirk · Dec 5, 2014

Black Nitride for the win

Later,

Kirk

Chris54326 · Dec 6, 2014

Don't know anything about Black Nitride. Is it more durable than what has already been mentioned?

Matt1911 · Dec 6, 2014

My carry gun has cerakote on the slide. You can definitely see the hot spots of holster wear.

Chris54326 · Dec 6, 2014

Thanks for the example, Matt. Think I'll look more in the direction of the Black Nitride.

Chris54326 · Dec 6, 2014

Well, I've been searching the Internet for those who do Black Nitride coating and the list is lengthy, to say the least. Who do most of you recommend and trust for the chore?

Matt1911 · Dec 6, 2014

When in doubt, I ask Mike.

Chris54326 · Dec 6, 2014

"The overlord of ballistic hate"?

Bob Sanders · Dec 6, 2014

My plan is to shoot mine so much I wear off the finish.

Chris54326 · Dec 6, 2014

"My plan is to shoot mine so much I wear off the finish." :sarcastichand: :sarcastichand: :sarcastichand:

drmitchgibson · Dec 6, 2014

Bob Sanders said:
My plan is to shoot mine so much I wear off the finish.

That is heroic. You are going places Bob. I can see it.

Bob Sanders · Dec 6, 2014

Well, I'm completely involved in a bunch of tequila and I really don't know where I'm going with this.

Chris54326 · Dec 6, 2014

Been there, done that. :sarcastichand:

Matt1911 · Dec 6, 2014

Bob Sanders said:
Well, I'm completely involved in a bunch of tequila and I really don't know where I'm going with this.

I see a taxi and a gentlemens club in your future.
Fast forward to morning and I see an awkward conversation with a female about why your breakfast isn't cooked and why she's still there.