Now, I’m not against coated or color enhanced firearms. I just think it’s a waste on what I remembered to be a relatively new rifle. I am more likely to sell a beautiful rifle to get a sturdy one, than deface a gorgeous blue. But I understand that not every human is this way. It may mean more to you in other ways than the blue does, I don’t mean to slight your preferences. I was a bit flippant before, you have my apologies.
Thinking more about the coating aspect and not like a “preservative” layer, I think ferritic nitride is great, but it isn’t a coating. If it’s an option, it’s what I buy, and have bought.
Phosphate is not in my vocabulary.
DLC is the gorilla in the room when speaking of firearms coatings. The Diamond Like Coating is actually a thin, molecules thick, layer of material that smooths surfaces and is more lubricious. As well as a number of other significant positive attributes, rust inhibition is one.
Here is a link with general information about the material, realizing there are more than a few companies with proprietary products.
The firearm industry needs DLC coating in its manufacturing process. Read here to learn the rewarding benefits of using DLC coating on firearms.
www.armorlube.com
It reads a bit strange, but I figured it’s just because they’re from Arizona. It’s a rather informative site.
I have heard that a CeraKoted bolt riding in a DLC’d barreled action is smoother than Barry White on QuaiLudes, but I don’t know anything about that.
Because of the aforementioned Nitrided parts, and I haven’t had anything yet DLCoated, I like Barry White just fine.
(I don’t know, I don’t know, I don’t know why…Can’t get enough, Nitride, Babe!)