1911??? armor tuff or cerakote???

[1911King]

Ive finally decided to send my kimber stainless raptor into wilson combat for some upgrades after a few 1000 rounds. I plan on coating it once its finished with the upgrades. My ? is this should I let wilson put theri armor-tuff finish on it or send it to my local certified cerakote guy to put the finishing touches on it. Any insight would be great thanks in advance.

[Vacaville]

Pics of each finish would help.

[1911King]

Pics of each finish would help.

I havent sent it to be coated by either as of yet so its just a plain ol stainless raptor. Im trying to get a response from any one who owns or has experience with either of theses finishes.

[1911King]

armor tuff FDE

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y2FYvY1oGbs/T_2jenGMe5I/AAAAAAAAE6w/Xsxdj8geZ8c/s1600/1911+CQB+FDE.jpg

[Vacaville]

armor tuff FDE
http://wilsoncombat.com/new/custom-gun-options.asp

That's better. I looked up Cerakote too and I don't think there's even a contest here. Armor tuff all the way.

[1911King]

Cerakote FDE

http://www.cerakoteguncoatings.com/uploaded/public/final_415201091519AM0010.JPG

[1911King]

Thanks for the input

[SILENT GUNMAN]

Since Wilson already has your gun I would just have them do the finish while they have it apart. I've heard great things about both finishes so really why wait for it to come back so you can send it to someone else?

[stormvet]

I have three guns that are cerakoted, it is a very good looking and durable finnish but if I was in your shoes, I'd let Wilson handle it while they have your gun. Nothing but good with the Armor Tuff.

[Q619]

Why go through twice the trouble? Just have Wilson coat it when they have it.

This, the new armortuff is good stuff. Any differences in the two finishes are negligible.

[negolien]

Nice site plenty of stuff to browse :<)...Seems to be a link that's geared to get ya to spend money on all the toys rofl. Like an adult Toys R' Us....

[1911King]

great responses guys thanks

[CamW]

My vote is for Cerakote.If you're in SoCal , check with Dave's Metal Works in Covina,626-859-0299. Great gunsmith and a good guy to do business with.
Here's a Commander he built for me and Cerakoted in Sniper Gray.





Here's a few more handguns that Dave worked on.These aren't mine,I just take the photos for him.

Kimber- Desert Digital-Patriot Brown,Coyote Tan,Sand
Springfield-Flat Dark Earth,Graphite Black
Sig- Coyote Tan, Custom mixed Tan,Graphite Black



Rock Island 1911- Armorer's Black
Glock and Colt- OD Green and Graphite Black



Beretta-Coyote Tan,OD Green
Browning- Mil Spec OD

[negolien]

In the pictures above the black is ok but I think the rest are butt ugly.

[1911King]

Cerakote seems to be winning in the polls. That commander is a thing of beauty.
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