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I just saw an advertisement in America's First Freedom that Kel-tec is now producing guns with Cerakote finish. I have still been looking for a parkerized PF-9. I wonder what, if any, benefits cerakote would have over parkerized? Anybody familiar with this process?

terryg wrote:I just saw an advertisement in America's First Freedom that Kel-tec is now producing guns with Cerakote finish. I have still been looking for a parkerized PF-9. I wonder what, if any, benefits cerakote would have over parkerized? Anybody familiar with this process?

Cerakote is a ceramic that should be longer lasting and potentially more attractive. here are several videos one co has made which does cerakoting. http://customizedcreationz.com/videos.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

If it's anything like Duracoat (which I believe it is) it's a vast improvement over parkerizing in terms of durability/rust-proofing and ease of maintainence (almost "oil-less" with only lube needed for function, not rust preventative)

My Mossberg 500 is Duracoated and I haven't put oil on the non moving parts since painting it. Same for an older carbon steel S&W j frame I keep in my truck year round in all climates (only a few drops of oil on moving parts)

A-R wrote:If it's anything like Duracoat (which I believe it is) it's a vast improvement over parkerizing in terms of durability/rust-proofing and ease of maintainence (almost "oil-less" with only lube needed for function, not rust preventative)

My Mossberg 500 is Duracoated and I haven't put oil on the non moving parts since painting it. Same for an older carbon steel S&W j frame I keep in my truck year round in all climates (only a few drops of oil on moving parts)

No, it is nothing like Duracoat. This is baked on ceramic.

No, it is nothing like Duracoat. This is baked on ceramic.

I've read its more durable than Duracoat. There's also an air-dry version available.