Alan Administrator Staff member Admin Moderator Platinum Member Joined Feb 21, 2025 Messages 209 Feb 16, 2026 #1 If you're sending a lot of rounds downrange with your handgun, does Cerakote or nitriding offer more long-lasting durability?
If you're sending a lot of rounds downrange with your handgun, does Cerakote or nitriding offer more long-lasting durability?
T Trigga Active member Joined Sep 3, 2025 Messages 35 Feb 25, 2026 #2 For hard use, nitriding has held up the best for me. It's actually in the metal not just a coating. My slide still looks pretty good after a ton of rounds.
For hard use, nitriding has held up the best for me. It's actually in the metal not just a coating. My slide still looks pretty good after a ton of rounds.