Refinishing my Lightweight Commander

[happyguy]

Well, I've had my Lightweight Commander XSE long enough to ensure it's a keeper, but I've never been a fan of stainless/nickel/chrome guns, especially for CCW.

Does anyone have any firsthand knowledge how Cerakote and Black T compare? The price for the two is comparable. The Cerakote is available in a lot of different colors while the other is available as black and green.

Turnaround for the Black T is about 12 weeks. (I don't think I could part with her for that long unless Black T is significantly better)

I'm thinking either all black or maybe a black slide with a dark gray frame. :banana:

TIA

Regards,
Happyguy :)

[Short Cut]

Not the complete answer you're looking for, but I can tell you that Black T is more matte and less shiny than:

Bear Coat
Armor Tuff
Roguard
Armory Coat

Here's a photo of a black slide, grey frame. It's Robar's NP3 on the frame and Roguard on the slide. Just something for you to look at while considering your choice.

http://home.comcast.net/~1911brass/TGO1_on_AE_rt.jpg

[happyguy]

That's a mighty slick looking Springfield!:hearts:

Regards,
Happyguy :)

[Short Cut]

Thanks happyguy. :patriot:

The NP3 is a neat finish, the Roguard isn't bad but it is pretty shiny. This photo shows the matte nature of the NP3 when compared to hardchrome.

http://home.comcast.net/~1911brass/TGO1_UMHC_on_AE.jpg

[pangris]

Black T is pretty exceptionally arse kickingly good! Can't compare to cera, sorry...

[sigdeputy]

Anybody got a link to where I can get "Black T" done?

[Short Cut]

Originally posted by sigdeputy
Anybody got a link to where I can get "Black T" done?

http://www.glocktalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=477539

Contact info is listed under "refinishing" in the above thread. :thumbsup:

[sigdeputy]

Thanks! :banana: