Videos tagged with Wear Resistance

This YouTube video from GlockStore showcases their new Chameleon PVD Refinish for firearm barrels, slides, and parts. The description highlights the unique, high-gloss, and vibrant custom finish, emphasizing how it makes a firearm stand out. It also details the practical benefits of the PVD coating, including improved hardness and increased resistance to wear, corrosion, heat, and oxidation. A direct link to the product (item #9105) on the GlockStore website is provided.

This guide details the installation and extensive testing of the Wilson Combat SHOK-BUFF 2B Recoil Buffer for 1911 pistols, as demonstrated by TheYankeeMarshal. The testing involved over 1,100 rounds on a single buffer, assessing its impact on felt recoil and reliability. The expert-level assessment highlights the buffer's durability and effectiveness in reducing recoil sharpness without compromising firearm function.

This video details the Black Nitride process for treating firearm components, enhancing their operational capabilities. The process involves thermal chemical diffusion to impregnate carbon and nitrogen into the steel surface, significantly improving lubricity, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance without altering part dimensions. The steps include pre-heating, immersion in a nitride bath at around 1000°F, a quench bath at 750°F to add corrosion protection, and a multi-stage rinsing and ultrasonic cleaning process before final oiling and inspection.

This video showcases a Browning Hi-Power Mark III refinished with a custom Cerakote blend designed to mimic the appearance of zinc-style parkerizing. The process involved a three-color blend to achieve a stone-washed characteristic, offering both aesthetic appeal and enhanced corrosion and wear resistance compared to traditional parkerizing. The barrel received a mirror polish finish, while the control group, trigger, hammer, slide, and frame were all finished in the same color.

This video showcases a Browning Hi-Power MKIII refinished with a custom Cerakote blend designed to mimic zinc parkerizing. The presenter details the three-color blend used to achieve a stone-washed appearance with enhanced durability and corrosion resistance compared to traditional parkerizing. Minor trigger work was also performed to improve reset.

This video showcases a Browning Hi-Power refinished with a unique Graphite Black Cerakote that mimics the appearance of bluing. The presenter details how this finish achieves a reflective quality typically seen in blued firearms, offering superior corrosion and wear resistance. Minor upgrades to the rear sight and trigger pin are also highlighted as improvements over the surplus model's original components.

This guide details the process and benefits of applying the Robar NP3 finish to firearms, as explained by an experienced reviewer. The NP3 process involves an electroless nickel base impregnated with Teflon, offering superior lubricity, hardness, and corrosion resistance. The video showcases its application on a Sig Sauer P232 and a Glock 23, highlighting the transformation of worn finishes into durable, aesthetically pleasing surfaces. The expert emphasizes the long-term benefits for firearm longevity and performance.

This video provides an expert overview of Melonite treatment for firearms, explaining the chemical process, its benefits over traditional coatings like chrome, and its applications. The speaker, with clear expertise signaled by technical details and comparisons, highlights Melonite's superior corrosion, heat, and wear resistance, making it a durable and high-performance option for firearm components. The content is valuable for anyone considering firearms with this finish.