OpticsPlanet
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Greetings,
Looking for some advice/knowledge from anyone with experience or education regarding these coatings (Titanium Nitride and Nickel Boron).
Specifically, I have a Walther PK380 that has a worn barrel block due to slide friction. I just noticed the slightest beginning of rust on it (since I was leaving it in the trunk of a vehicle...I've added silica gel to storage container so that should handle the problem but figured might as well go the extra step)
So I'd like to gain protection with a durable finish to resist the slide wear.
I have limited experience with either of these finishes. I believe the NiB has superior lubricity but the TiN will have a superior hardness rating. TiN would make my barrel gold which isn't a deal breaker but its not exactly a pro in my book.
The final option I encountered just this morning was the cerakote dry film lubricant coating (this I know nothing about at all).
Any insights, advice, recommendations, etc is appreciated.
_Matt S.
Looking for some advice/knowledge from anyone with experience or education regarding these coatings (Titanium Nitride and Nickel Boron).
Specifically, I have a Walther PK380 that has a worn barrel block due to slide friction. I just noticed the slightest beginning of rust on it (since I was leaving it in the trunk of a vehicle...I've added silica gel to storage container so that should handle the problem but figured might as well go the extra step)
So I'd like to gain protection with a durable finish to resist the slide wear.
I have limited experience with either of these finishes. I believe the NiB has superior lubricity but the TiN will have a superior hardness rating. TiN would make my barrel gold which isn't a deal breaker but its not exactly a pro in my book.
The final option I encountered just this morning was the cerakote dry film lubricant coating (this I know nothing about at all).
Any insights, advice, recommendations, etc is appreciated.
_Matt S.
