Gun coatings

[CAJUNLAWYER]

I have an 870 that I want to have coated. BIrdsong's black T finish looks like the best, but I have to ship the gun and pay going and coming which raises the price a bit. Does anyone have any experience with the finishes put there and if so what are your choices???? Would I get the same protection with duracoat? ALso I see a lot of local smiths doing their thing ans am wondering if their finishes are as good as the black T>
Let me hear your input.

Now.

 

[Marshwheeling]

Let me hear your input.

Now.

Or else???????

 

[max]

These folks did some work for me last year and it was very good. They get a lot of play on the Sig Forum.

Cummings Custom Refinishing

 

[Gunslinger808]

For the metal parts I'd say go with KG GunKote (I'm pretty sure it's the same as T Coat), it to me is superior to Duracoat, and now comes in almost as many colors.
Duracoat is better for Plastics and other pieces that can't be baked.
KG goes on thinner, flash evaporates quicker, and bakes on.
It also uses Molybdenum Disulfide which lends a friction redicing property as well as being more scratch and solvent resistant.
I've been refinishing with both for years so that's my .02.

 

[charlie sherrill]

Birdsong is right up the road from me. I've had several done in black T, Leland had a 1911 done in green and black T, and I got them to Parkerize a M1 carbine for me. Walter passed away and his son took over the business. They do a lot of government contract and spook stuff. I am very satisfied with everything they have done for me.

 

[Retired LTC USAR]

Have you considered having it powder coated?

 

[redlevel]

Some of these old boys in South Georgia use RustOleum.

 

[StatesRightist]

Robar does military contracts, as well as LEO and civilian work. They can do "pretty" finishes as well as function ones. Roguard is a good looking black one, it passed the DOD's standard for machine guns..1000 hours of salt water submersion with no damage in a gun. Their NP3 finish, is a nickel looking one, almost as tough a Roguard. They have about a half dozen more options as well. They are about $300 plus a gun, but worth it IMO.

 

[gregintenn]

Grill paint!!!

 

[Pete99004]

I don't know, but I kind of like that "natural look" so maybe sandblast it and see what it turns into?


Hope this helps!


Pete

PS - all the BS aside...Max is right CCR - gets a lot of good press over on the Sig web site. Todd seems like a nice guy and takes pride in his work.

 

[C Broad Arrow]

Have it parkerized and then teflon coated. Thats how we roll in these woods!

 

[m1gunner]

I have had great success with MOLY RESIN from Norrell Arms

John Norrell Arms - FAQ's.

Have used it on a number of projects over the last 10 years. It is what my serious hunting guns wear. It applies easy, and is as tough as any finish I have run across. The flat black is my favorite, but have done some olive green stuff as well.

It is easy to touch up , but I have never had to do any touch up yet. If you do it, wait till the Little Lady is gone for the day, as you will want to use her oven for something the size of a shotty. The smell does dissipate in less than an hour after you do it.

 

[fat tom]

Go to the Ceracote website. Gives you all of the specs and pics of dozens of colors. Most of your local guys are probably using their kits. A local smith is doing a 629 for me now in a duotone combination of Sniper Grey/Graphite Black. Price,$85.
f.t.

 

[GatorFarmer]

If it is a working gun then try the krylon paint and primer in one. Cost is about five dollars. You want the flat black. Or you could use krylon camo colors but that costs more. I paint all my blue collar guns. Keeps the rust off. The dollar cans of generic flat black at walmart also work in a pinch. B efore painting my guns would rust quickly with out constant attention. Post painting they resist rust much better. It is cheap and it works.

 

[AKAOV1MAN]

I would send it to a pro. CCR does very well. Mac's Guns had a speccial on 870s and I think he still does. He did 2 of my agency guns (870s) and I was astonished at the quality-and I am really picky, actually picky,picky,picky if you ask the guys who work for me.

 

[RightArm]

I just need to turn a slide stop black for my 4006. What's easy that won't rub off on my hands?

 

[moonclip]

Caj, go with the Black T. It holds up pretty well.

......moon

 

[CA357]

I had a 1911 done by CCR. It was very durable and looked great. I eventually sold the pistol, but in about three years, the finish stayed perfect. In addition, Todd and Mary are really nice people.

 

[revolvergeek]

I have used Rustolium (spl?) matte black and Krylon BBQ pit spray paint for years on shotguns and Ruger single action frames. Cheap and tough enough for house / range guns. Certainly not for all uses, but if it is a gun that is going to sit in a corner waiting for a bump in the night these finishes work just fine.

I have thought about driving a couple guns up to Birdsong to have refinished. Less hassle and safer than shipping them, probably slightly less expensive, and you could stop at the Dinner Bell on the way for lunch!

 

[29aholic]

I have used the grill paint approach and it works fine.