How durable?

[Chris54326]

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]

more durable than krylon, less durable than hard chrome

 

[drmitchgibson]

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]

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]

more durable than krylon, less durable than hard chrome

Hmmmmm. Not really what I wanted to hear.

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]

Black Nitride for the win Later,

Kirk

 

[Chris54326]

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

 

[Matt1911]

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

 

[Chris54326]

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

 

[Chris54326]

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]

When in doubt, I ask Mike.

 

[Chris54326]

"The overlord of ballistic hate"?

 

[Bob Sanders]

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

 

[Chris54326]

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

 

[drmitchgibson]

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]

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

 

[Chris54326]

Been there, done that. :sarcastichand:

 

[Matt1911]

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.

 

[dennishoddy]

maybe the stripper came home with him?

This could get interesting?

 

[Chris54326]

My question is.................is she "durable"?