Q: The Toughest, Meanest Matte Slate/Black Finish for an Auto?

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I'm wondering, what is the most durable matte slate or black finish finish for a semi-auto? I'm thinking of doing my other Browning HP in a field and tactically useful finish (BHP#1 has NP3). Anyone have a word on a dark finish on his or her gun that they are happy with? I don't want it to chip, flake or peel, and the tougher the better.
 
Q: The Toughest, Meanest Matte Slate/Black Finish for an Auto?
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What--no shiny finish??? Sharps, are you going soft on us? ;)

You have some great looking pistols in your collection. I look forward to seeing how this one comes out...
 
Oh, I can go stealth now and then. (Haha!) Here's my Caspian 10mm with conversions, with Birdsongs "Green-T" finish. Unless there is something better, I will probably go back to them for the "Black-T' on the BHP. Also shown is the other BHP with NP3, for when stealth is not the biggest requirement.
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I don't want it to chip, flake or peel, and the tougher the better.
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Then go with Ion Bond. It can't chip, flake, or peel. Seems almost impervious to wear. Great against rust. Here's a slide:

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Melonite or Ion Bond. Melonite is probably tougher (and has the side benefit of making contact points more wear-resistant) but Ion Bond can be had in different colors and it's probably a little bit more corrosion resistant.
 
Here's my Springer done with atranite. No complaints. The outfit that did it offers $25 lifetime recoating if necessary/requested.

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This pic was taken with a flash. It's really very matte. You can see the contrast with the Alumagrips.
 
Toughest

Tenifer. I have tried to rust Glocks. In New England: sea air, humidity, you name it. I have managed to rust the replacement sights, but not the gun.

And no: I don't mean just no rust on the plastic, I mean no rust on the metal parts!
 
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Not a top coat like paint or say ceramic. They bond with the metal and actually harden the surface while changing the color. As I understand it they also have catastrophic results when applied incorrectly as has been witnessed by owners. I saw a posting by an M&P owner whose entire slide was pitted after a few months and they're stainless.

I recommended Hardhat for its similar properties, applied by a professional who will properly prep and coat the pistol. Price quotes are best left to Dave and staff. He is a frequent contributor on another forum and has a well earned reputation for quality work.
 
Tenifer, as applied to Glock products is a great finish, but it does wear. I have an older G-21 that the finish is wearing off the slide from holster wear (both leather & kydex) and manipulation. However it has never rusted, and is not cleaned very often.
 
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Tenifer, as applied to Glock products is a great finish, but it does wear. I have an older G-21 that the finish is wearing off the slide from holster wear (both leather & kydex) and manipulation. However it has never rusted, and is not cleaned very often.
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That's because the tenifer is the metal treatment. The superficial coating is I believe a parkerizing.
 
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