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Thread: Cerakote vs Nitride

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    Cerakote vs Nitride

    Many folks are getting slides milled these days, and one option is to Cerakote the slide after milling.

    Take the case of Glock or CZ which have VERY tough melonite (pick a term) or nitriding as the finish. Will a Cerakote finish be as durable and rust resistant? (I have seen the you tube videos promoting cerakote OVER nitriding, but want to know what people's experience was). Thanks.

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    I think this answers your question:

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    So who is the best at nitriding a slide after it was milled for RMR, my P07 needs it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by yoni View Post
    So who is the best at nitriding a slide after it was milled for RMR, my P07 needs it.
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    I second that. Primary Machine sticks to their lead times and does fantastic work. I have a cerakoted p09 from them and have been doing lots of dry fire wih it. Cerakote is holding up nicely and even tightened up the slide fit some. Sending in a p07 for rmr milling/cerakot, their match barrel and compensator. Should be a sweet little shooter.

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    Nitriding will outlast cerakote. That said, many people will never wear out a cerakote finish.

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    Used Primary Machine to Nitride my 88 CZ PreB - it is gorgeous. Thanks - MUCH better than Cerakote.

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    Primary Machine has stated that nitride is more durable.

    My VP9 long slide is currently out with them, milling is done, and it’s off at the company that does the nitride. Look forward to getting it back.

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    Nitride is harder as it’s a chemical surface conversion, however cerakote is one of the best at corrosion resistance and you have the option of colors.

    Cerakote over Nitride is a great option, but you have to sandblast the surface in order for the cerakote to adhere.
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    The nitrited finish on my shield has rusted. I'm thinking about having it cerakoted

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