Cerakote Sig P6 resistance to sweat corrosion vs. original finish?

[Ignition Override]

The holster-rubbed 1980 P6 was bought to be a beater carry gun, sparing my far nicer near-pristine Other P6 and P225 ('87) any wear.

Most of the original finish on this extra P6 is in good condition, other than the upper and rear sides of the slide. Typical.
The question concerns a gun which is constantly wiped down but could see some summer carry between sweaty t-shirts.

Quite frankly, I've never knowingly spent any time with a Cerakoted gun, or been aware of the durability of this finish.

 

[JR24]

All I can say is I had a well worn W. German 220 that would rust if you looked at it wrong on the multitude of spots the finish was worn.

If I hadn't sold I would have had it sent it for refinishing, probably to Sig itself

 

[WVsig]

The holster-rubbed 1980 P6 was bought to be a beater carry gun, sparing my far nicer near-pristine Other P6 and P225 ('87) any wear.

Most of the original finish on this extra P6 is in good condition, other than the upper and rear sides of the slide. Typical.
The question concerns a gun which is constantly wiped down but could see some summer carry between sweaty t-shirts.

Quite frankly, I've never knowingly spent any time with a Cerakoted gun, or been aware of the durability of this finish.

Cerakote is a great finish for corrosion protection. The issue with Cerakote is that like most finishes the final result is only as good a the prep. I have a CZ75 done in Cerakote and it has gone to a 2 days training class were it went in and out of Kydex over and over again. It does the same when it goes to the range and it shows no signs of wear. The carbon steel of older Sigs are prone to rust. With the right refinisher you should get good results and bot have to worry but research the person doing the work.

 

[Ignition Override]

A gun buddy (we did a few deals) now lives on the other side of the city, and Cerakotes his AR-10 and several 15s he built, charges the typical local market rate for the treatment.

He said that he takes them apart and bead blasts whichever surfaces; maybe his comment wasn't complete...…...
.......* what other preparation is normally also required for the longer-term?

WVsig: that CZ has a beautiful appearance..

 

[WVsig]

A gun buddy (we did a few deals) now lives on the other side of the city, and Cerakotes his AR-10 and several 15s he built, charges the typical local market rate for the treatment.

He said that he takes them apart and bead blasts whichever surfaces; maybe his comment wasn't complete...…...
.......* what other preparation is normally also required for the longer-term?

WVsig: that CZ has a beautiful appearance..

Cleaning of the surface and enough abrasion to give the Cerakote the ability to adhere but not change the appearance of the finish.

If I knew more I would refinish my own guns. LOL

 

[d'zaster]

Cerakote should work great for you. I had a Glock pistol and AR cerakoted. It's a very durable finish.

 

[commygun]

Had the slide of my P6 refinished in House Black by CCR. Long turnaround time but worth the wait. It's the best "coating" finish I've come across in every respect.

 

[Lucky Derby]

Make sure whoever does it, knows what they are doing. A good cerakote job is a durable good looking finish. A bad job, can even negatively affect function.