Cerakote Durability?

[SWTronix]

[Robert1234]

It's durable, but shows wear fast with kydex holsters.

It's a lower price point than other coatings like PVD, DLC, and the other miracle coatings.

If appearances matter, and you'll actually be using the gun, go with the miracle coatings.

If appearances aren't that big a deal, and you don't want to sink a ton of money into a gun, Cerakote is fine.

You can't DLC, PVD, Nitride a plastic Glock frame.

I'd also suggest that Cerakoting one isn't a great idea either.

But your gun, your money, do what makes you smile.
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[S45]

Cerakote is great for flexing on instagram

[SWTronix]

It's durable, but shows wear fast with kydex holsters.

It's a lower price point than other coatings like PVD, DLC, and the other miracle coatings.

If appearances matter, and you'll actually be using the gun, go with the miracle coatings.

If appearances aren't that big a deal, and you don't want to sink a ton of money into a gun, Cerakote is fine.

You can't DLC, PVD, Nitride a plastic Glock frame.

I'd also suggest that Cerakoting one isn't a great idea either.

But your gun, your money, do what makes you smile.
.

[L84CABO]

Cerekote + Parkerizing > Than either one on their own

[Robert1234]

You're aware the Glock stock coating on their black guns is nDLC, right?

[Mr. Blue]

As an EDC the finish that’s currently on your Glock is just fine. You might consider putting that money elsewhere as the look of your EDC will fade over time.

[stormvet]

With cerakote it often depends on who does the cerakoting. I have a Glock 35 and 22 slide that was done by a private party, it’s excellent and has held up really well. Especially when you consider that each one has been trained with pretty vigorously and been through hundreds of kydex holster draws. The high points are worn but no chipping or flaking or low spot wear. On the opposite side of the spectrum is Colts cerakote job they did on the M45a1s, god awful super fast wear with flaking.

[Spyder]

Krylon is pretty fantastic.

[sbo80]

on something like a stock Glock, I can't imagine adding any coating is really "better" than what's already there in terms of protection. "double protection" just isn't necessary. The frame of course doesn't rust so any coating is strictly for color. There's nothing to protect it from, unless you expect it to be doused with caustic chemicals, in which case the burning on your body will be a far bigger problem then a melting frame.
I do have a Glock slide and frame matching cerakoted. The slide was aftermarket and bare so it did need something, and I just did the frame to match because why not. Both are holding up great but I don't EDC it and it honestly has very few draws from holster. Even if it did, it's a tool I don't expect it to stay pristine forever, else it would stay in the safe.

[Robert1234]

Krylon is pretty fantastic.

And available at a very low price point...

[vinny_land]

Cerakote is great for flexing on instagram

LMAO when I read this

Had my G19 cerakoted after getting slide milled for RMR (Alpha Shooting Sports in Anaheim). Started to get holster wear on the corners of the slide near the muzzle in after a couple of weeks of carry. Using a kydex holster (T1C or Bravo) so it was inevitable. In comparison, I had a G26 slide hard chromed and prefer the durability of HC more than cerakote (YMMV). Still plenty of color options which does make it more appealing for the gram.

[Rover]

Since you're asking about the frame, the answer is, Cerakote and Krylon are your only options. None of the other coatings mentioned will work on a tupperware frame.

It holds up okay, not amazing but as long as you don't mind holster wear you'll be happy enough.

For the slide any type of plating is going to be a better than Cerakote, but they'll also be more expensive and available in fewer colors. None are bad, just take your pick, they're all fine.

[S45]

Any places in socal that do cerakoting well that don't have a 3 month+ wait?

[vinny_land]

Any places in socal that do cerakoting well that don't have a 3 month+ wait?