Cerakote my Shield

[NUTTBALL763]

Looking for opinions please or knowledge of Cerakote. A buddy of mine does Cerakoting and said he would do my Shield slide for $50 since he has to due some other guns. Just little scared of how it will wear over time. I dont know much except what he told be and what I have read. What is your experiences?

 

[bigmoose]

The Shield already comes with a durable finish (Melonite) on a stainless steel slide. The frame, obviously, is polymer. I would reserve the ceracote finish for a gun that is asthetically challenged and in need of some protection from the elements etc.

In my opinion, why alter such a great design?

 

[RussC]

The finish on the Shield is excellent compared to my Beretta Nano which showed wear on the hood of the barrel after a few rounds.

I have fired 500 rounds through my Shield and pocket carried 40 hours per week for the last 4 months and there is zero wear marks on the edges.

In my opinion don't mess with a great finish.

Russ

 

[team sidewinder]

IMHO while cerakote may be a good way to cover some wear imperfections in a old gun I would't be doing it to a new Shield with a melonite finish which is about as wear resistant finish you will find. I really don't like the way any coating tends to fill in the stamping placed on firearms to some extent such as the brand ect. The price sound good but I would save my money for ammo.

 

[Titegroups]

Lets strip off the new factory finish that was applied with expensive equipment and replace it with "I did it my garage b.s." Not.

 

[munchie3409]

I'm going to go the opposite and say get the Cerakoting...it's the most durable finish being offered. I'm not a fan of black firearms, so I say go for it. I just had my Sako TRG 42 Cerakoted in Smith Brown and I love it.

 

[bonjorno2]

check out james at Springfield Armory XD Gunsmithing

should be 30 bucks

 

[Masterorion9]

Like others have said, the Melonite finish is very durable and enhances lubricity. That being said, it is black and if you're not a fan then Cerakote all the way. Might I suggest Burnt Bronze finish? PhillyEDC on YouTube just had his done this color and it looks freakin sweet! Of course his M&P had considerable holster wear (due to his early holster designs which were too tight in some spots). I'm not going to touch my M&P since my finish hasn't even worn on the high spots. But when it does I'm doing the bronze finish.

 

[TRUST8383]

Cerakote is very durable. I have that finish on one of my EDC pistols and it shows no signs of wear.

I also had my shield finished in KG gunkote. It has been holding up fine as well.

Some people like to customize and make things their own. I treat each of my guns like a build and like to tailor them to my tastes and needs.

If you want to change colors, go for it!