What is parkerizing a gun?

Parkerizing is the process of protecting ferrous metals from corrosion and wear by applying a chemical phosphate coating. Parkerizing is an excellent gun coating in its own right and it also makes a perfect base for our DuraCoat® Firearm Finish!

Will Parkerized guns rust?

Without the oil or grease, a Parkerized finish will rust faster than more common (and advanced) finishes.

Does parkerizing add thickness?

Parkerizing creates a uniform, nonmetallic crystalline structure over the base metal. Parkerizing is a conversion process in which the top layer of Fe is converted to a phosphate coating. Typically, the thickness of Zinc Phosphate is . 0002-.

What is a Parkerized shotgun?

Parkerizing is a method used on ferrous metals such as wrought iron, cast iron, steel and alloy steel, offering added protection from corrosion. This process is not suitable for non-ferrous metals like a copper, brass, aluminium, and plastic items.

What is a Parkerized blade?

Parkerizing is a method of protecting a steel surface from corrosion and increasing its resistance to wear through the application of a chemical phosphate conversion coating.

Tech Tip: How to Parkerize Your Firearm

Can you Parkerize carbon steel?

Parkerizing, bonderizing, phosphating, or phosphatizing is a method of protecting a steel surface from corrosion and increasing its resistance to wear through the application of a chemical phosphate conversion coating.

What is a blued finish?

Bluing is a passivation process of treating steel to prevent rust. The chemical process results in a blue-black finish, hence the name. Not only does bluing provide rust protection, but it leaves a cosmetically pleasing finish on the gun.

What does bluing liquid do to metal?

Bluing also helps to maintain the metal finish by resisting superficial scratching, and also helps to reduce glare to the eyes of the shooter when looking down the barrel of the gun. All blued parts still require oiling to prevent rust.

What is the most durable gun finish?

Cerakote Pros:

Probably the most rugged finish available for your firearm. Impervious to solvents, cleaners.

Is Cerakote better than bluing?

Cerakote ceramic coatings provide the durability and corrosion protection you need with the color you want, making it the perfect alternative to blueing. For the best in corrosion protection, Finish Strong™ with Cerakote.

Is Parkerized the same as phosphate?

Manganese phosphate coatings are heavier and courser than zinc phosphate. Parkerizing is ideal for service applications and for the rapid break-in of new parts. It is anti-galling and will not flake or peel off. It offers wear resistance and reduces wear and tear during metal to metal contact.

Are Parkerized barrels good?

Blued and “Parkerized” Barrel Treatments

Manganese phosphate is a good finish, very protective and very durable. It's served military ARs well for over 50 years, and it'll serve your AR well, too. There's nothing wrong with it.

Is a stainless barrel better?

Stainless Steels

Stainless-steel barrels have been around since the 1930s. However, they have recently seen widespread use for two reasons: First, their resistance to heat erosion is superior to chrome-moly barrels; second, their resistance to rust nearly eliminates corrosion in humid environments.

What does Cerakote do for a gun?

Cerakote is a specialized coating that can be applied to wood, polymers, metals, and plastics that is composed of a polymer-ceramic compound. The ceramic coating benefits the firearm by providing and enhancing physical components including: Improving the wear and tear over time.

Is stainless or blued better?

A blued gun should be kept well-oiled and wiped down after handling to stave off corrosion though. Stainless guns are a lot more corrosion-resistant, don't need to be kept as heavily or frequently oiled, and don't really show finish wear. It's a better finish choice for carry guns IMO.

What is the best finish for a handgun?

The black oxide finishing treatment is a high-quality, corrosion-resistant finish that won't chip, peel or change the physical dimension of a firearm piece. As one of the least expensive corrosion-resistant finishes on the market, black oxide is often the preferred finish used on gun barrels and small components.

What is the best finish to put on a gun stock?

The best finish to put on a gun stock is an oil finish. It is easy to apply, durable and can be used on finished and unfinished wood. Oil finish is also water-proof, prevents UV light from damaging the wood, and can last for several years.

What is a fluted rifle barrel?

What is a Fluted Barrel? Fluted barrels are firearm barrels that have had a portion of the ouside of the barrel milled away in a consistent pattern. There are many types of fluted barrels available for AR-15s and other rifles including spiral flutes, straight flutes, diamond flutes, bear claw, and more!

What is a nitride barrel?

Nitriding a barrel is a different process; it's actually a form of hardening. For firearms parts, nitriding is applied by submerging the part in a cyanide salt bath that's heated to insane temperatures. You can apply nitride to most steel parts, including stainless steel and chro-moly barrels.

How phosphating is done?

The process involves immersing a component in a dilute solution, which then converts the surface of the metal into a layer of microscopic phosphate crystals. A layer of phosphate coating typically includes iron, zinc or manganese crystals.

What does a phosphate coating do?

Phosphate coating provides strong adhesion and corrosion protection, and also improves the friction properties of sliding components. Some of the threaded parts are treated with phosphate coatings, which improves their anti-galling and rust inhibiting characteristics.

How thick is phosphate coating?

For most indoor applications a 50 micron coating thickness (2 mils) is adequate as long as it will hide the metal. For outdoor applications a higher film thickness is generally recommended (75 micron or more, 3 mils).

What is black nitride finish?

Black Nitride for Pistol Parts

Black Nitride, or Ferritic Nitrocarburizing, is the thermochemical that simultaneously diffuses nitrogen and carbon into the surface of ferrous metals. During the process, a two-part surface layer is formed, an outer iron nitride layer with a nitrogen diffusion layer below it.