Powder coat on a firearm?

Snijro · 02-10-2008, 07:56 AM

i was just wonder if u could powder coat a firearm if u block off the barrle so no powder coat gets in there and just keep the powder out of the interworkings. i have a taurus .357 magnum that has no blue on it and for some reason just wont take any coldblue i put on it. so i was just thinking it would be cool to powder coat it one good that about that is u wont have to oil it up to prevent rust n stuff

cetmedog · 02-10-2008, 10:35 AM

I got 3 rifles I powder coated and love it. I used hi temp powder coat. Ive run the one to where you could smell the wood burning on the barrel and the coating didnt care. The finish to me looks good but to some the granular finish is not their thing. FYI they are AKs. Did the receiver inside and out and blocked the barrels. I scat blasted and parked them then powder coated, need the ruff finish for the coat to stick well. Im very happy with the out come. They are a AMD, Polish under folder, and a regular romy G. For your revolver you might want to check the space between the cylinder and barrel because the coating does get thick. Also the hammer to where it contacts the housing so it does not bind. Regular powder coat on a wheel gun should be good and thinner if its not hi temp and have a smoother finish. It will look like gun coat. You wont get it hot enough to burn it off.

270wsm · 02-10-2008, 10:42 AM

Never tried it myself.But,I would think that if it works on auto parts,why not guns and stuff?
If you try it,let us know how it turns out and what advantages it has over standard blueing.

lefty o · 02-10-2008, 12:42 PM

be careful where you try and put it, its thick, even when applied lightly, and will eat up all the tolerances in a gun in a hurry. you knkow how tough it is to remove powder coating once its cured.

nathangdad · 02-10-2008, 02:17 PM

I advise doing some research on powder coat before
taking the plunge. Contact metal coating firms and
get the facts in advance of any action.

Most powder coat has to be heated to 350 degrees and
this might or might not affect your firearm. Powder coat
has depth and your parts may not fit back together if
you have close tolerances such as a revolver has.

Also, you want to know if powder coat can take the shock
and heat factors of firing ammunition. You do not want it
to begin seperating from the metal.

Most Americans only know of powder coating from TV shows
like American Chopper. That is why I advise up front research
before applying it to something like a firearm which has many
differences from a motorcycle frame.

DWARREN123 · 02-10-2008, 03:17 PM

Maybe call and talk to a company that does firearms refinishing first.

Snijro · 02-11-2008, 07:03 PM

yea ive powder coated many things that was one of the main things that is stoping me is the heat you have to apply to make the powder coat set. i have a buddy that has a powder coater so i was just going to do it myself if i do it but i really dont kno what im going to do with that gun

02-10-2008, 07:56 AM	#1
Snijro Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 93 Trader Rating: (0)	Powder coat on a firearm? i was just wonder if u could powder coat a firearm if u block off the barrle so no powder coat gets in there and just keep the powder out of the interworkings. i have a taurus .357 magnum that has no blue on it and for some reason just wont take any coldblue i put on it. so i was just thinking it would be cool to powder coat it one good that about that is u wont have to oil it up to prevent rust n stuff

02-10-2008, 10:42 AM	#3
270wsm Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 326 Trader Rating: (0)	Never tried it myself.But,I would think that if it works on auto parts,why not guns and stuff? If you try it,let us know how it turns out and what advantages it has over standard blueing. __________________ THIS IS MY COMMANDMENT,THAT YE LOVE ONE ANOTHER,AS I HAVE LOVED YOU-Jesus Christ(John15:12)

02-10-2008, 02:17 PM	#5
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,251 Trader Rating: (0)	Some research you might want to do in advance I advise doing some research on powder coat before taking the plunge. Contact metal coating firms and get the facts in advance of any action. Most powder coat has to be heated to 350 degrees and this might or might not affect your firearm. Powder coat has depth and your parts may not fit back together if you have close tolerances such as a revolver has. Also, you want to know if powder coat can take the shock and heat factors of firing ammunition. You do not want it to begin seperating from the metal. Most Americans only know of powder coating from TV shows like American Chopper. That is why I advise up front research before applying it to something like a firearm which has many differences from a motorcycle frame.

02-10-2008, 03:17 PM	#6
DWARREN123 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BETWEEN TN & KY Posts: 748 Trader Rating: (0)	Maybe call and talk to a company that does firearms refinishing first. __________________ Have a nice day!

02-10-2008, 10:35 AM	#2
cetmedog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 2 weeks from everywhere Posts: 129 Trader Rating: (0)	I got 3 rifles I powder coated and love it. I used hi temp powder coat. Ive run the one to where you could smell the wood burning on the barrel and the coating didnt care. The finish to me looks good but to some the granular finish is not their thing. FYI they are AKs. Did the receiver inside and out and blocked the barrels. I scat blasted and parked them then powder coated, need the ruff finish for the coat to stick well. Im very happy with the out come. They are a AMD, Polish under folder, and a regular romy G. For your revolver you might want to check the space between the cylinder and barrel because the coating does get thick. Also the hammer to where it contacts the housing so it does not bind. Regular powder coat on a wheel gun should be good and thinner if its not hi temp and have a smoother finish. It will look like gun coat. You wont get it hot enough to burn it off.

02-10-2008, 12:42 PM	#4
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,691 Trader Rating: (0)	be careful where you try and put it, its thick, even when applied lightly, and will eat up all the tolerances in a gun in a hurry. you knkow how tough it is to remove powder coating once its cured.

02-11-2008, 07:03 PM	#7
Snijro Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 93 Trader Rating: (0)	yea ive powder coated many things that was one of the main things that is stoping me is the heat you have to apply to make the powder coat set. i have a buddy that has a powder coater so i was just going to do it myself if i do it but i really dont kno what im going to do with that gun