
Originally Posted by
a0cake
I suppose I can see its merit as an external coating, but what I don't see is the desire to use it on the BCG and FCG. I understand that Cerakote has "dry lubricity," but if that's what you're going for, why not NiB or NP3 etc? (Not that I'm convinced any of that is needed or even beneficial at all). Either of those are more slick and durable for that application.
I would certainly consider Cerakote for external use on exposed rust prone areas of various guns, but I personally don't want it inside my AR's.
I agree. Of the ARs I've seen coated, they all have a sheen to them that I just don't care for. Also, most jobs I've seen, and not just sprayed at home, have a thickness to them. I don't like adding anything that adds thickness, especially to the internals.
For me, it just makes more sense to hit it with some Aervoe for color. I don't see what Cerakote or Duracoat add to the rifle that anodizing doesn't. If it's just to camouflage the rifle, I'd prefer a hydro dip or to do it myself with Aervoe or even Krylon, which has a much flatter finish from what i've seen.
Just my opinion here… I do understand why some might just like the look of it, which is a valid reason as well to have it coated, just not one of MY reasons.
EDIT - I should add that I always appreciate MilitaryArms' reviews and think they're done very well. Whether I like the idea of Cerakoting or not, I do enjoy his approach to all reviews and find them educational.
Now he just needs to do a Busse vs. Chris Reeve GB vs. Strider video and I'll be content.
Last edited by jonconsiglio; 03-12-12 at 20:10.
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