PVD recommendations?

[Sundodger]

Kicking off on a rifle project where I would like to have the stainless steel action, bolt, and barrel coated with a PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) like diamond like carbon (DLC) but might be willing to do melontite, or similar as long as the application temp is reasonably low.

Not looking for ceracoat/duracoat/things that are paint/etc.

Any recommendations?

I was recommended Club Customs, but when I contacted them it sounds like they are out of the PVD game.

The only company that has gotten back to me is STS firearms. Their prices are reasonable, but does anyone have experience with them?

 

[-Claybuster-]

I've had https://www.integrityarmscustoms.com/ do a bunch of small parts for me in DLC, fast and reasonable pricing.

Here's some recent work he did for a member here.

https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/coating-options-on-custom-1911.7198231/

 

[Sundodger]

Thank you Rick, I will reach out.

Their website seems to indicate they are not taking on work right now since they are so busy, so we will see.

Since it seems likely integrity might not have the capacity to take on more projects open to any other recommendations.

 

[ZY100]

Vulcan Machine was going to DLC a rifle bolt for me (they were doing a slide also). I ended up not doing the bolt, but the slide looks great.

They were reasonable and fairly quick. Reach out—they may balk at the barrel, but who knows.

https://vulcanmachinewerks.com/

ZY

 

[just browsing]

Birdsong Black-T is what you seek.

 

[Sundodger]

Birdsong Black-T is what you seek.

Looking into Birdsong Black-T it looks to me like that isn’t a PVD process and more of a thin paint. Did I miss something?

 

[just browsing]

Looking into Birdsong Black-T it looks to me like that isn’t a PVD process and more of a thin paint. Did I miss something?

No you are correct, just superior to PVD, particularly for bolt actions.

 

[Sundodger]

No you are correct, just superior to PVD, particularly for bolt actions.

Please say more.

Coefficient of friction? Thickness? Impact durability? Sliding wear? Corrosion resistance? Other metrics?

 

[Crossbow Hunter]

Keep us posted if you have any luck. The chameleon PVD coating would look great.