I had the barrel of a 12 BUL Cerakoted about 10 years ago....positive experience.

 

I have 2 Cerakoted shotguns. Cerakote is tougher than “dipped” finishes, but will still show wear and scratches. I waterfowl hunt. My guns get mud, water, and occasionally blood on the barrel. No signs of rust. Easy to wipe clean, and the Cerakote looks great IMO.

 

I own and have had multiple guns and gun parts Cerakoted. It's a generally impervious and durable finish. It will rub off in high wear spots eventually but will still wear better than blueing. With hard use semi-auto hunting guns I prefer a camo dipped gun with a good clear coat finish applied over the camo as I have found this the best most durable finish on a gun constantly subjected to the elements and when it does get worn its not overly expensive to have the gun re-dipped.

Correctly applied Cerakote is a very good product

 

It’s paint…..durable paint but still paint

If you treat it like what it is you’ll be happy. If you expect it not to chip or scratch don’t get it

 

It’s paint…..durable paint but still paint

If you treat it like what it is you’ll be happy. If you expect it not to chip or scratch don’t get it

You would have to really try to chip it. If applied correctly it is baked on and it is hard to scratch also. Best finish I have seen, and they have a bunch of colors.

 

I've used Ceracote for over 25 years on hunting rifles, mainly on rifles rebarreled with match grade stainless barrels to get rid of that white stick in the woods look that is so unnatural. I have the bake on Ceracote applied as it is much tougher than the air-dry finish. my Favorite color is graphite black applied as a matte/satin finish, although I have used other colors on the customer's request. The bake on Ceracote is extremely tough and has to be removed by bead blasting or some similar process. It can be scratched if it is in contact with rocks, etc., but is nearly impervious to anything else. It is also impervious to all the gun solvents. Below is Remington 700 280 Ackley Improved with graphite black Ceracote.

 

Cerakote is as tough as any gun finish. Tougher than any bluing. They all can be damaged.

 

I wisely gave up the search for perfection long ago.....Cerakote, depending upon the application, the applicator and all that can affect the result such as moving parts, etc. worked swell on a blued but freckled scattergun barrel.

Is a search for perfection little more than a desire for another avenue to complain....often, probably so.

 

As others have said, it can be damaged, but it is pretty darn tough. I had a 28 gauge a400 done last year and its holding up great.

My biggest recommendation with it would be to find someone who is very experienced with it, and if you've shot the gun be sure they completely clean every bit of oil and cleaner you've ever used on it prior to application.

A good cerakoter (?) is really crucial for a tough durable gun finish

 

I did my MP5 in cerakote. Turned out pretty good. I haven't had it painted long, so not sure how it's going to hold up, but I'm betting it's going to outlast me.

 

I am going to have my A300 cerakoted after duck season. The camo dip is about gone in all of the wear places and looks terrible. I am not sure how cerakote will hold up on the plastic stocks, but have seen it hold up well on barrels/receivers. It eventually shows wear, but holds up alot better than hydrodip and doesn't rust like bluing. The key thing is prep. If not done right, it will peel and chip off like any poorly adhered paint.

 

Are you looking at that specific CZ gun in that color? I have the semi auto version in the olive drab green from CZ. I absolutely love the look and feel of it. Great finish on the gun (if we’re talking about cerakote). You won’t be disappointed in it.

 

Cerrakote on my cynergy wicked wing has been super durable so far.

 

I’m looking into this for one of my Ithacas. Rebluing isn’t practical for me, so cerakote might get the nod.

 

I have the very gun in your picture. CZ Upland Ultralight. 3 years so far with lots of rounds through it but not many hunting outings. So far is is holding up very well. I really like the color combo. When mine hunts its for ducks. Not issues so far with rust or scratches.

 

That’s what I was hoping to hear!

 

So far so good I haven’t had it long. It’s been Duck,squirrel and rabbit hunting.

So far I like everything about it. I’m betting it wants to kill a gobbler this spring. Looks at home in the woods don’t you think.

 

Salt from your hands on a blued barrel = Rust, on Cerakote it's not an issue. All Finishes scratch but Cerakote is pretty tough. Cerakote is perfect for light rain or mist protection.

 

Does anyone here have any experience with a Cerokote on a firearm.
Looking at a new cerakote shotgun and would like to know other people’s experience?

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I have a CZ Upland UL and it has held up well over two years of getting beat down as my foul weather gun.

 

Spend the time to find yourself a quality cerakote. Once tried to support the smaller local guy, yeah that was a poor choice. Ended up taking it to someplace else to be redone on the way home.

 

Done for a local agency by an experienced company.

 

I had an 870 20ga special field ceracoated, and replaced the English stock with a Hogue. It’s now one of my favorite turkey guns. The ceracoat has held up great.

 

 

I haven‘t had a long gun Cerakoted, but the Glock 21 I had done is holding up well.

 

That’s sweet!

I haven‘t had a long gun Cerakoted, but the Glock 21 I had done is holding up well.
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My older A400 Xcel was a special Cole's "black" edition before Beretta offered anything other than the smurf blue. It is over 5 years old and ballpark of 40K rounds fired. Some coating gone in the shell eject opening but otherwise, still in great condition. My experience with it very positive. Obviously the life of a target gun is not the same as one for the field but still, this gun of mine is a work horse and has seen a lot of action.

 

Can’t say enough about it, it’s tough, durable and looks great. The thing I like about it most is that I have a young family - time is short, so after a day hunting in the rain or salt water, take it home wipe it off and put it in the safe - come back and clean it in a couple days later. I don’t have to baby it like a blued gun

 

I have multiple Cerakoted firearms. It can be prone to scratches but so are so many other treatments. I've found the key is the proper application. Who does the Cerakote matters more than many think. I have been thinking of Cerakoting my about 25 year old 870P.