What is the best finish for Sig frames?

jmstr · November 15, 2010, 11:52 AM

I have a P225 I am thinking of having refinished, so that the frame rails last a LONG time.

Honestly, the frame looks great. I am getting ideas so I have a definite plan when this happens. The only area that concerns me is the rail region.

This is an anodized aluminum frame. Any suggestions on what finish will last the longest without stressing the aluminum out?

Thanks.

WESHOOT2 · November 19, 2010, 08:21 AM

Robar's NP3.

www.robarguns.com

Horseman · November 19, 2010, 10:58 AM

A fresh anodizing would be the most durable IMO.

Scorch · November 19, 2010, 02:09 PM

CeraKote is very hard and durable.
GunKote is easy to apply and there are smiths doing refinishing all over the place.
Hard anodizing may be what you are looking for, it can be dyed any color you want.

oldcspsarge · November 20, 2010, 09:31 PM

www.bearcoat.com very similar to what SIG used but more durable.

Fast service at reasonable prices.

November 15, 2010, 11:52 AM	#1
jmstr Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2001 Location: San Joaquin Valley, CA Posts: 1,281	What is the best finish for Sig frames? I have a P225 I am thinking of having refinished, so that the frame rails last a LONG time. Honestly, the frame looks great. I am getting ideas so I have a definite plan when this happens. The only area that concerns me is the rail region. This is an anodized aluminum frame. Any suggestions on what finish will last the longest without stressing the aluminum out? Thanks.

November 19, 2010, 08:21 AM	#2
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	the obvious answer Robar's NP3. www.robarguns.com __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

November 19, 2010, 02:09 PM	#4
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	CeraKote is very hard and durable. GunKote is easy to apply and there are smiths doing refinishing all over the place. Hard anodizing may be what you are looking for, it can be dyed any color you want. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

November 19, 2010, 10:58 AM	#3
Horseman Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,067	A fresh anodizing would be the most durable IMO.

November 20, 2010, 09:31 PM	#5
oldcspsarge Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2008 Location: Rocky Mountains Posts: 441	www.bearcoat.com very similar to what SIG used but more durable. Fast service at reasonable prices.