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Waylander
05-15-13, 14:26
Does anybody know of a reliable company that can do this?

Edit:
Found a good gunsmith to have my barrel sent off for Ionbond. Just received the barrel and so far so good.
^Rb
05-15-13, 16:49
Rainier Arms' Select series.

EDIT: ^^ the above's barrels are made by Black Hole Weaponry (confirmed by source @ RA)
TomMcC
05-15-13, 17:01
Blackholeweaponry.com.......true polygon.
Waylander
05-15-13, 17:38
I already have a barrel.
discreet
05-15-13, 17:45
I already have a barrel.

Considering the cost of coatings etc, wouldnt it just be easier to buy a barrel already coated w it? Seems to me having coatings done on barrels are a little pointless in terms of cost to replacement ratio.

Fluting, peening etc is a little more understandable.

BHW has my vote if new barrel.
markyboy57
05-15-13, 21:08
SixEight,

The first one below specializes in black oxide. They are supposed to be good with reasonable cost. I have never used them so can't attest to this.

Number 2 is ion bond coating. It is more expensive, but light years better than black oxide. The most durable finish I have seen.

Number 3 offers both finishes. I know they do handguns, not sure about long gun barrels. Call them. Have dealt with them, good service.

1) http://www.gunblack.com/about_us.html

2) http://springerprecision.com/ionbond.php

3) http://www.fusionfirearms.com
M90A1
05-16-13, 11:57
Here's one of the best.

http://www.robarguns.com/firearm-finishes.html
Waylander
06-18-13, 03:56
Number 2 is ion bond coating. It is more expensive, but light years better than black oxide. The most durable finish I have seen.

Number 3 offers both finishes. I know they do handguns, not sure about long gun barrels. Call them. Have dealt with them, good service.

2) http://springerprecision.com/ionbond.php

3) http://www.fusionfirearms.com

Actually Ionbond was cheaper or at least no more than most of the black oxide IIRC. I spoke to #3 and they won't coat AR barrels IIRC.

I found a smith that Ionbond in NC recommended which is closer to me and faster turnaround than Springer.

http://www.jabuie.com/clubcustomguns.html

I'll let y'all know how it turns out.
Waylander
07-09-13, 09:50
I just got my barrel back from the gunsmith. It was about a 4 week turnaround time which was exactly what I was told. I think Springer quotes a little longer turnaround time. The barrel looks good at least. I'm going to oil it and I'll see how the finish holds up.

https://www.m4carbine.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=17339&stc=1&d=1373381300

https://www.m4carbine.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=17340&stc=1&d=1373381331

https://www.m4carbine.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=17341&stc=1&d=1373381349

https://www.m4carbine.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=17342&stc=1&d=1373381366