What is the best coating for an AR-15?

A: We recommend Duracoat or hot bluing solution. Duracoat will be best for applying a custom finish to your long guns and AR-type firearms, and for raw (uncoated) 80% lowers you may have fabricated. Duracoat can easily resemble the color and consistency of an black anodized, parkerized, or nitride finish.

Which is better Duracoat or Cerakote?

Cured Cerakote absolutely beats cured DuraCoat in every measurable respect with regard to finish quality, abrasion resistance, and overall toughness.

What series Cerakote is best for firearms?

H-series
Even though there are many types of Cerakote to choose from, the H-series is the recommended one for firearms and any other weapons. This offers a high level of protection for firearms.

Which is better black nitride or Nickel Boron?

Both of these finishes are far ahead of phosphate as far as slickness and ease of clean up are concerned. In both categories though, Nickel Boron has the edge over Nitride. Nickel Boron usually costs more than Nitride and that money goes to more performance.

Is phosphate or nitride better?

A nitride exterior will protect the barrel longer than a phosphate exterior finish. However, a chrome-lined, or phosphate, barrel will hold up better to sustained fire than a nitride interior. Nitride has a slight edge in accuracy and price. However, phosphate coated/chrome lined barrels are more common.

What is the best coating for a gun?

Black Oxide (Bluing) As one of the least expensive corrosion-resistant finishes on the market, black oxide is often the preferred finish used on gun barrels and small components. Gun oil is important to this type of finish to avoid rusting.

How long does DuraCoat last on a gun?

DuraCoat® is dry to the touch in 20 minutes, can be handled in 1 hour and is ready for use overnight. Although DuraCoat® will gain most of its final hardness, elasticity and chemical resistance over a 2-3 week period, time will continue to enhance DuraCoat®’s characteristics over a lifetime.

Is Cerakote better than powder coating?

Traditionally, Powder Coat has been known as the go-to coating solution for automotive components, however, as of recent, many fab shops and individuals have discovered and transitioned to Cerakote. Cerakote is compatible with more automotive components thanks to its ultra-thin finish and high-temp tolerance.

What finish is better nitride or phosphate?

Is titanium nitride better than Nickel Boron?

In both categories though, Nickel Boron has the edge over Nitride. Nickel Boron usually costs more than Nitride and that money goes to more performance.

What barrel finish is better phosphate or nitride?

Is Cerakote the best?

Cerakote is a great option because not only is it water-proof and able to fully protect a firearm, it is also available in a myriad of finishes to create anything from a bold to subtle look.

Can you brush on DuraCoat?

Can DuraCoat® be brushed on? Generally no, DuraCoat® is for spray application. Small accents or pattern designs can be applied with an artist’s brush but be aware that it will not level out.

What is stronger powder coat or Cerakote?

And while powder coating is just 1 mil thicker than cerakote, we’d never comfortably prescribe a powder coat to any firearm. As it turns out, that 1 mil totally matters.

How long does it take to Cerakote an AR 15?

About 2 weeks
How long does Cerakoting take? Short answer: About 2 weeks from the time it is started for most projects. For complex patterns, allow 30 days from the time it is started.

Will Cerakote scratch off?

Cerakote® is a ceramic polymer based proprietary formulation that offers industry-leading durability, hardness, scratch resistance, corrosion resistance, flexibility, heat, and chemical resistance.

Is DLC or nitride better?

Both are excellent finishes that are very hard, smooth and high performing. DLC outperforms nitride by about the same amount that nitride outperforms phosphate. This is on the basis of hardness and corrosion resistance. It is just a question of how much performance you want to pay for.

Which is better Nickel Boron or black nitride?

What is the best finish for firearms?

This type of finish has been used by the military and the firearms industry for a long time because it is relatively inexpensive and effective. moly steels will have it as an option.

What are the benefits of a gold finish on an AR15?

This finish has excellent lubricity, hardness, and corrosion resistance, but those benefits can be found in other finishes. The main reason to get this finish is going to be appearance. The gold color is unique and makes a very nice contrast against the matte black of the AR15.

What is the best BCG finish for AR-15?

A nickel boron bolt carrier group will have greater lubricity and corrosion resistance than both chrome and nitride BCGs. For these reasons, it is a very popular AR-15 BCG finish.

What is the best finish for an AR15 bolt carrier group?

The very first AR15 bolt carrier groups were hard chrome plated. This was at the direction of Eugene Stoner, the designer of the AR-15. Chrome is a finish well suited to the harsh environment where the bolt carrier group operates. Chrome is extremely hard which makes it very wear resistant.