This.
Anodizing is superior.
Cerekote will add material and possibly fitment issues.
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This.
Anodizing is superior.
Cerekote will add material and possibly fitment issues.
Yup. And since this thing already is purported to have very tight tolerances I can't see how cerakote is a step in the right direction.
I feel like people are blowing this way out of proportion. Sure type 3 anodizing may be "harder" but for the people who actually use their stuff and will bang their SLR around in the truck and bush it's gonna get scratched, dented, and beat up regardless of the type of finish, and when it does throw a coat of spray bomb on it in the camo of your choice. For the people who are going to baby it and carefully protect it and treat it like a queen, cerakote will hold up their ideals of perfection just fine.
So what difference will it make in the real world? Not much.
When we signed up for the pre-order we knew we were buying an overpriced item with an unknown timeline from an untested manufacturer who is guaranteed to make some mistakes along the way and take way longer than thought, so don't act so surprised.
Two things I see happening:
1. MDI sticks with the change to cerakote because they can get the quality they want in the time frame they want, and a bunch of people will bail on them as a result.
2. They find a better source for anodizing, production will be further delayed, and a bunch of people will bail on them as a result.
Pick your poison.
So what difference will it make in the real world? Not much.
When we signed up for the pre-order we knew we were buying an overpriced item with an unknown timeline from an untested manufacturer who is guaranteed to make some mistakes along the way and take way longer than thought, so don't act so surprised.
Two things I see happening:
1. MDI sticks with the change to cerakote because they can get the quality they want in the time frame they want, and a bunch of people will bail on them as a result.
2. They find a better source for anodizing, production will be further delayed, and a bunch of people will bail on them as a result.
Pick your poison.
What! Logic on CGN! How dare you!
I believe cerakote and anodizing adds about the same amount.
After a bit of reading I believe you are correct but it depends on the Cerakote application as well as the type of anodizing. Both can vary from what I'm reading.
But I believe that anodizing is still superior as it adds hardness.
I was going to cerakote mine anyway, so not sure of I care or not. Unless it's going to be a problem applying cerakote on top of cerakote....
Anyone know if the coloured NEA-15 models were anodized and then coated or were they just coated? I think the BCL ones are just coated, but wondering about the NEA 15's. I've got several of them in different colours.
Anyone know if the coloured NEA-15 models were anodized and then coated or were they just coated? I think the BCL ones are just coated, but wondering about the NEA 15's. I've got several of them in different colours.
Rdsc isn't the issue. The use of an inferior coating and not providing a product as it was marketed is the issue.
That's all just fine and dandy IF I bought something that was advertised as being Cerakoted. BUT I AND EVERYONE ELSE DIDN'T!! Holy chit some people just don't get it
Patt08
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Just playing devils advocate here. But wouldnt cerakote cost more money than anodizing? I honestly don't know but I would think it does?
It's night and day comparing the Type 3 anodizing on the Stag 10 vs my cerakoted BCL-102. A friend flopped open my Stag 10 receiver set and the sharp extension threads on the upper wedged into the lower receiver pretty hard, and it didn't even leave a mark. Yet I set my cerakoted BCL-102 down on the brass deflector a bit too hard and immediately had a piece of cerakote flake off where the aluminum deformed.
ATRS MS is being produced in Calgary is it not, wonder where they get theirs Type III anodized...
ATRS MS is being produced in Calgary is it not, wonder where they get theirs Type III anodized...
Patt08
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
BCL's not really known for their quality products or finishes. Could it be an application error maybe? I am not disagreeing with you that proper anodizing is stronger than proper cerakote. I just don't know enough about the anodizing process.
Sounds like an application issue.
I have a cerakoted shotgun that I use in a salt Marsh, the metal parts have never even scratched, even tried scratching it with a brass key, (the brass line wipes off) the wood has had some wear around the grip but I just painted right over it and it looks awesome.
I have a cerakoted shotgun that I use in a salt Marsh, the metal parts have never even scratched, even tried scratching it with a brass key, (the brass line wipes off) the wood has had some wear around the grip but I just painted right over it and it looks awesome.
Well I for one don’t care what color or flavor it is as long as I end up with a home for all my parts. Going camping this weekend and I had delusions I would have mine in time, but oh well. I’m going to wait to complain about the finish until I have one.
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Option #3 wait for production problems to be ironed out then buy in. I can wait.
