Looking to get a 1911 refinished, and I'm looking for something incredibly tough and low maintenance.
I've heard good things about Parkerization, Nickel, & even a Teflon like coating.
I want something that can stand up to constant abuse. Also I'd like the coating to be in OD Green if at all possible.
Any recommendations or tips would be appreciated.
2007-08-03 09:43:11 · 7 answers · asked by Gump023 4 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
I had the teflon coating applied to an older but still excellent condition shotgun from around the 40s. The gun works slick as ever and I have never had to use a bore brush afterwards, it cleans so easy, I do fire quite a few rounds through it every year, all year round. However, in the sunlight it heats up like you wouldn't believe. And don't even think of setting it down and then picking it back up in the sunlight. On a hand gun this might not be as big of an issue since it is portable, and might even have a holster most of the time, but if you fire at the range especially in summer be warned. As for toughness, I have no regrets, I have even hosed the old girl off after a particularly nasty day deer hunting last winter and last spring after a rainy, muddy weekend turkey hunting. No scratches or dings in the finish even after more than a 200 hours in the field, range, and timber over the last year and a half. As for OD green, I don't know if that is an option, I was interested basically in a low glare finish for hunting in sunlight and snow and such as was limited to parkerized and teflon.
2007-08-03 10:09:40 · answer #1 · answered by William F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give Wilson Combat in Arkansas a call, their armor tuff finish is very durable, you may even want to get night sites. They are among the most knowledgeable people around when it comes to the 1911 and I have never heard of an unhappy customer who has ever dealt with them. They go out of their way to make sure that the customer is absolutely satisfied (call them, they are the experts)
2007-08-04 08:45:22 · answer #2 · answered by kato outdoors 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There was an article in Gun Digest back in June about a finish that once applied resisted everything and looked nice; I think it was available in different colors, yadda. If nothing else Google 1911 and get on a forum and ask your question. Parkerizing is nice but wears off and nickle is bright and shiny and a dead giveaway. Good luck.
2007-08-03 19:10:37 · answer #3 · answered by acmeraven 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dura Kote firearms finishes are incredibly tough and durable.
It is a heat-cured finish that can be applied professionally, or, with a little effort, at home! All you have to do is de-grease thoroughly - you cure it in your oven!
I believe it comes in around 30 colors, including OD green.
(A pair of Aluminium ultra-thin grips in contrasting Desert Tan Dura Kote would look GREAT on an OD 1911) (You might consider that while you're at it!)
2007-08-03 18:25:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Any of the good teflon finishes will suit your needs. You can even do the finish yourself if so inclined. Brownells and Midway both sell bake on finishes.
2007-08-03 17:42:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Parkerizing is good enough. It only really wears at contact points.
2007-08-04 00:07:02 · answer #6 · answered by david m 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Parkerization is tough and standard.
2007-08-03 17:40:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋