Duracoat or Electroless Nickel?

[schmeky]

I have an option on a finish, Duracoat or Electroless Nickel (EN). Which one would be the most corrosion resistant and be the most wear resistant? I am leaning towards the EN since I have a couple of older EN S&W revolvers that have help up very well.

 

[MattTheHat]

My vote is for EN. But I just want to see more pictures.


-Matt

 

[CCR]

THere is no comparison between the two. Electroless Nickel is a plating process that offers great corrosion protection as long as it is done correctly and has great durability.

Duracoat is a two part paint process like Cerakote and the other DIY paint products it is not durable and will only offer protection until it is scratched off. It doesn't have much abrasion protection

Go with the Electroless Nickel

 

[schmeky]

CCR,

Thanks, that what I suspected. I did an autoloader slide using a Caswell EN kit and it turned out excellent. I am thinking about going ahead an doing the frame as well.