I picked up a 17 way back that someone had buffed off all of the frying pan finish. Real pimp gun, so I had a local pro Ceracote in Sniper Grey. It wore at least as well as my stock finish Glocks as far as holster wear, the usual handling, cleaning, dings, etc. Cheaper than a new or used slide with mismatched serial numbers.

I might ask for a discount on any used Ceracoted future purchases, but usefulness, looks, and wear are probably as good as current stock finish.

 

I'm done with painted Glocks. I found a local applicator with good reviews. The gun looked fantastic when it was done (Socom Blue BTW). It held up decently well. It did start to show wear over time. It wasn't worth the money spent, IMO.

I'll look for a more durable plating if I ever feel the need in the future. For my use, I now just pick better holsters that don't wear the factory blacking. I don't really need fancy colors.

 

It sounds as if you might think that Glock cerakotes guns.. The don't... All cerakoting is aftermarket.

None of it holds up well if carrying.

 

It sounds as if you might think that Glock cerakotes guns.. The don't... All cerakoting is aftermarket.

None of it holds up well if carrying.

Thanks for the reply's. Tampashooter as I did some more reading I think I found what you are talking about. Seems The distributor is the one who orders a batch of guns to be sent off to be done aftermarket if what I'm finding is correct. I may just go ahead with the black again.

 

Bought this one used from a good friend. I'm not really impressed with cerakote

 

View attachment 345104 Bought this one used from a good friend. I'm not really impressed with cerakote

Mine looks the exact same way!

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As far as painted finishes go, Cerakote seems to be the most durable. The worn finish might actually look cool though....

I only have one Glock done in Cerakote and it's not a carry piece at the moment - but it sure looks purdy. (Midnight Bronze) It's not going to be a safe queen so ask me in a year or two and I'll give you a better answer.

 

Well it’s been a couple years how did it wear

 

I just picked up a vickers edition 19. It's cerakoted in fde. I will be carrying it once my holster gets here, and it's a kydex holster so I'll see how it does.

I cerakoted an old AR15 hand guard with a kit i got since I wasn't using it anymore. I sand blasted the guard then went through the coating process as per the instructions listed in the box. It came out pretty good. I tossed it around outside in some dirt and it seemed to fair ok. I don't have a gun I want to put it on but it doesn't scratch all that easy from what I tested. But it will and does scratch if you try.

I am sure the cerakote on the glock will hold up ok as well. I'm not too worried about it since it own a tool after all, at least until I get my hands on a gilled 19 or maybe a gen 5 depending on what they are like, then the vickers will be a range gun and the other will be a carry gun.

 

I use self applied duracoat, cheap easy and if the fad of the color wears off I just recover/recoat.

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Three of my cerakoted guns, two Glocks...done by a local shop and the Sig done by Sig. The G19 has been my primary carry for four years and has had the cerakote for just as long. All three are and have been carried. There is wear, no getting around that but it is a gun afterall, gives it character.

 

In GA we have a company that provides a lifetime warranty on their cerakote. They do excellent work. For me Glock slides only will cost me $50 with the lifetime warranty. Not everyone gets that price though

 

The first rule of $50 cerakote is don't talk about $50 cerakote

 

I picked up a 17 way back that someone had buffed off all of the frying pan finish. Real pimp gun, so I had a local pro Ceracote in Sniper Grey. It wore at least as well as my stock finish Glocks as far as holster wear, the usual handling, cleaning, dings, etc. Cheaper than a new or used slide with mismatched serial numbers.

I might ask for a discount on any used Ceracoted future purchases, but usefulness, looks, and wear are probably as good as current stock finish.

Anyone that would buff off the frying pan finish really shouldn't own a gun. My results with C-Kote hasn't been as good. Perhaps the smith who did it made a mistake somewhere during the process.

 

Anyone who thinks someone shouldnt own a gun because they cerakote a frying pan gun probably shouldnt own a gun.

 

I haven't had any Glock done but I asked the price for the slides just in case I ever need it. I did have some older blue steel revolvers done because I sweat heavily

 

Cerakoting does absolutely NOTHING positive for the proper function of a weapon. It can easily degrade function by reducing clearances and increasing friction on dimensionally-critical surfaces associated with the firing pin channel, firing pin safety, and extractor.

Cerakoting a weapon is testimony to the emphasis and importance that the owner places on appearance over function. It's a very sad thing.

"Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher..." (Ecclesiastes 1;2)

 

Not with me. I can't stop rusting on old blued revolvers I carry. It's not for vanity. It's for preservation of the firearm

 

I have a neighbor who operates a very well known refinishing business, and he has done several projects for me at a deeply discounted rate. Generally speaking, I have found that both Cerakote and Duracote are marginal finishes at best with regard to longevity when applied to a gun that is frequently in and out of a holster. As such, I tend to reserve such finishes for guns that I buy for very low prices simply because they show a lot of finish wear.

I did purchase my duty pistol (a Glock 19) at a ridiculously low price because of the ugly bronzish gold Cerakoted slide that nobody else seemed to want. It came with 4 mags, night sights, a stainless steel guide rod, Ghost 3.5 lb connector, Glock Armorers tool, all original parts, Talon grips, factory box and paperwork for a bit over two bills invested. The way I see it, it is my most likely gun to wind up in an evidence locker for an extended period of time, it works like a champ, and it is exposed to the elements year round being open carried when I'm in uniform. I don't honestly care how ugly it is. It's an excellent pistol for very little money.

If a gun is going to cost me full price, or possibly even a premium... I wouldn't even consider one with a Cerakote finish. It simply isn't a durable enough coating to justify added expense. I use it only as a cheap means of protecting well worn guns.

 

Some people like specific color combinations in their consumer products because of association-school or sports team colors come to mind. I bought my Navy Tribute G43 because I was on the crew that painted the Blue Angels' C-130 years ago and wanted a gun to match the Blues and my souvenir watch. If you don't like the colors or the types of finishes, don't buy them.

 

Had my g20 10mm done by the people that do all of kel Tec pmr 30 guns. In about 2 yrs. It has not shown any wear. Cost was $40. I disassemble and reassemble. Well worth it. I carry this gun into the woods almost every weekend. Have 1500 to 2000 rounds through it. Would do it again .

 

It’s been a couple years how did it wear

 

Glocks are probably one of the most simplest guns that a person could alumahyde themselves and have a durable finish.