Comments on: Firearm Finish Comparison Testing in Salt Chamber

By: Jerry M. Honeycutt Jr.

Jerry M. Honeycutt Jr. — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 05:23:44 +0000

I will start this by saying I have dog in the fight or financial interest in Cogan Arms. Bob Cogan’s Industrial Hard Chrome finish is one if not THE toughest finishes in the industry. I am retired from the USCG and also lived in Kodiak Alaska for almost 14 years, I do know a little about guns and salt water exposure. When I was not performing USCG duties I worked part times as an assistant bear guide. My 1895GG in .45-70 had this finish as well as a Rem model 700 in .308 that was my deer rifle . Is it 100% impervious to salt water corrosion? No, is anything you can cover a gun with? No, have I seen Glock and SIG handguns rust, yeah, I have. Have I seen Browning stainless steel stalker rifles rust shut, yep. that too. Nothing beat the brushed industrial hard chrome finish, looks like stainless steel finish that Cogan arms did for me. The best. Your mileage may vary Enjoy

By: Terry Stonestreet

Terry Stonestreet — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 06:08:54 +0000

I have had over 10 firearms coated using Black-T , long guns and handguns, and I have no complaints . It is superb.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 09:33:09 +0000

Just because it was conducted by Cerakote doesn’t mean it isn’t valid.

By: Jim

Jim — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 18:22:30 +0000

Ok, a report by Cerakote that shows Cerakote is the best, surprising

By: Leslie

Leslie — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 15:58:44 +0000

I see the Black T by Birdsong is not listed in this test. By all means if you do not know about his Teflon based coating look it up. I have a Les Baer Thunder Ranch 1911 and had it coated and am not disappointed. Their coating EXCEEDS ALL testing. Salt spray at 500-1500 hrs @ 98% humidity and 120 deg. Website is black-t.com.