Firearm coating/treatments…?

[Wilkup]

I live in the Pacific Northwest of the USA where we get a LOT of moisture. Maybe not Vancouver BC or AK wet but plenty compared to west Texas lol
I’ve used various treatments over the years but am looking for the ultimate “set it and forget it” option.
Cerakote - Been there done that and liked it well enough
Duracoat - Used when I couldn’t afford Cerakote but wouldn’t use again with what’s available to me
Black Nitride - I’ve had several leverguns done and a few Defiance/Kelbly actions. Works as advertised.

I’m currently researching Birdsong's Black-T and NP3+ and unless someone talks me out of it or introduces me to something better will be choosing one of these two options or a combination of Nitriding with Black-T coating for my next boltgun.

To those that live and hunt in wet environments, please weigh in with what you use.

 

[mdwest]

I live in the Pacific Northwest of the USA where we get a LOT of moisture. Maybe not Vancouver BC or AK wet but plenty compared to west Texas lol
I’ve used various treatments over the years but am looking for the ultimate “set it and forget it” option.
Cerakote - Been there done that and liked it well enough
Duracoat - Used when I couldn’t afford Cerakote but wouldn’t use again with what’s available to me
Black Nitride - I’ve had several leverguns done and a few Defiance/Kelbly actions. Works as advertised.

I’m currently researching Birdsong's Black-T and NP3+ and unless someone talks me out of it or introduces me to something better will be choosing one of these two options or a combination of Nitriding with Black-T coating for my next boltgun.

To those that live and hunt in wet environments, please weigh in with what you use.

I had a pistol with an NP3 finish put on it back when Robar was in business and owned the rights to it..

It was a duty gun… I wore it in the rain, snow, sun, etc every day for years.

It was in a word, AWESOME…

Not only did it provide excellent protection, it also made the gun super easy to clean.. carbon doesn’t stick to the finish easily at all.. and it is naturally “slick”.. you dont need a lot of lube…..

Other than a bit of holster wear, after about 5 years of daily carry, the gun looked great…

 

[Mekaniks]

Nitride- no more worries

 

[roklok]

Black Ice coatings is my favorite.

https://blackicecoatings.com/coating/

 

[Wilkup]

Black Ice coatings is my favorite.

https://blackicecoatings.com/coating/

Never heard of this product? Tell me more.

 

[roklok]

Never heard of this product? Tell me more.

I was first introduced to Black Ice coatings by a friend who had a Ruger No 1 done. He lived in Sitka Alaska at the time and spent a fair bit of time hunting in and around saltwater not to mention the constant rain in SE Alaska. The Black Ice coating prevented corrosion in this extreme environment. I have since had a shotgun done, and am planning to have a Remington 760 done this winter. The 760 will be my dedicated SE Alaska deer rifle to deal with the constant rain and salt water exposure. I like it much better than Cerakote, it can be applied to small parts such as springs, pins, etc without causing issues with tolerances.

Here is a video I did showcasing the Browning Auto 5 I had coated by Black Ice:

 

[Choupique]

Nitride is the best.

That said, mine get Alumahyde. Cheap and easy to apply and touch up. It does require a fair bit of prep work to do a good job and it isnt going to look great no matter how good of a job you do. It does work.