TiN barrel coating

[mlevans66]

Has anyone used these services or anyone like them? Any other recommendations? Does it mess up the accuracy of the barrel?

http://smith-outfitters.com/services/titanium-nitride/

http://www.armslist.com/posts/2742016/ohio-gun-parts-for-sale--springfield-xd-xdm-xds-barrel-gold-titanium-nitride-barrel-coating-custom-tin

http://titaniumgun.com/

Want to get this done to my pistol barrels. Thanks, CG.

[R.Mac]

TiN coating will not get into the bore of the barrel, so effecting accuracy should not be an issue. Prob be good on all wear surfaces.

[milotrain]

The way that TiN and other similar Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coatings are applied is that the coated material is sputtered off of a doped surface. This is sort of like spraying water against a driveway and using the "bounce" to mist your car. That's why it won't get "into" the barrel.

Here is a good video of the process:

[mlevans66]

TiN coating will not get into the bore of the barrel, so effecting accuracy should not be an issue. Prob be good on all wear surfaces.

The way that TiN and other similar Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coatings are applied is that the coated material is sputtered off of a doped surface. This is sort of like spraying water against a driveway and using the "bounce" to mist your car. That's why it won't get "into" the barrel.

Here is a good video of the process:

Dang that's some good info and a YouTube vid!?!?!?! Thanks!

[perpetual otter]

Other than the cool looks of a gold Ti coated barrel, why is this really a benefit? Will this really improve ANYTHING over the standard finishes on barrels from the major handgun makers (glock, S&W, Beretta)?

[Gary13]

I purchased a used SA 1911 9mm from a Calgunner who had had the barrel TiN coated. Don't love the look, but the coating seems to do it's job. Not sure I would pay extra to have it.

[Carcassonne]

Other than the cool looks of a gold Ti coated barrel, why is this really a benefit? Will this really improve ANYTHING over the standard finishes on barrels from the major handgun makers (glock, S&W, Beretta)?

It supposedly reduces wear of bare metal. I do not know if it is better than Tenifer or Nitrited parts.

My opinion is don't get your parts TiN coated. The sear and/or hammer on a single action (or (AR) may benefit from the process.



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[Che762x39]

OP thanks for a great topic and everyone for great information. I was thinking of getting a a pistol TiN so it would be part of my Gaddafi war trophy collection.

[TKCastle]

I used TiGun for a Moss 500 project. Got the complete bolt done. turn around was about 13 days maybe less.

[mlevans66]

OP thanks for a great topic and everyone for great information. I was thinking of getting a a pistol TiN so it would be part of my Gaddafi war trophy collection.

Oh my Saddam collection is coming along nicely. LOL

[onelonehorseman]

I used TiGun for a Moss 500 project. Got the complete bolt done. turn around was about 13 days maybe less.

That's not a bad turn-around time really.

[mlevans66]

I used TiGun for a Moss 500 project. Got the complete bolt done. turn around was about 13 days maybe less.

The place you recommended looks legit and is 18 mins from my place of work. I will be doing a drop off during my lunch.