Wilson Armorcoat -vs- Les Baercoat -vs- Birdsong T-coat

[g4string]

Which one of these finishes would you think to be the most durable and lustrous for 1911 pistol. FWIW, I dont carry. Thanks!

 

[Tom Fury]

Have you considered Robar?

Roguard or NP3? Roguard I think much more durable than Black T; had roguard on a Colt and BlackT on a P-12; BT peeled in the box in shipping.

NP3 is another of their proprietary finishes and is extremely durable; comes out a sort of pewter grey color which I think is sexy, and even better with some surface prep before refinish. Their service is great too.

Cheers,TF

 

[skinewmexico]

Black T. If it's good enough for the FBI, Navy, and Special Forces, it will probably work for you. I sure wouldn't call it lustrous. Maybe hard chrome.

 

[45crittergitter]

I think BaerCoat and Black T are the same - Teflon. My BaerCoat is not very durable - soft and wears off easily. I'd recommend something else.