Cerakote / Nitride action question

[Smitty192]

I have recently purchased a new to me TL3 in raw stainless.

Is a Cerakote application to the receiver and bolt a good practice? Does it impact the tolerance of the bolt and receiver?

Is a nitride application a better path? Ant recommendations for a service provider?

Thanks

 

[kthomas]

I would personally avoid cerakote for actions.

Nitride or DLC.

Nitride is a process that involves very high temperatures, for that it's best to reach out to the manufacturer to go with whom they use to nitride. Call or email Zermatt.

 

[MOUNTIC]

DLC would by my choice for the action. I don't prefer cerakote either as mentioned above.

 

[DudeBro]

Do NOT cerakote the bolt lugs and raceway. It will turn "gummy" and really slow down your bolt manipulation. I did it and now the receiver and bolt are at CLUB Custom Guns (does most, if not all, of Defiance's DLC work) getting the cerakote removed and refinished w/ DLC. Learn from my mistake!

 

[srt-4_uk]

I just sent my Defiance anTi to H&M for nitride. Was less than 2 weeks door to door and they did an outstanding job.
Definitely get in contact with the manufacturer. I talked to Defiance and they told me what I could and couldn't send off.

 

[Smitty192]

I just sent my Defiance anTi to H&M for nitride. Was less than 2 weeks door to door and they did an outstanding job.
Definitely get in contact with the manufacturer. I talked to Defiance and they told me what I could and couldn't send off.

Talked to Zermatt. They told me nitride was a no go on that action. I am sending it to them for DLC treatment.

Thank you for all the help.