I’d check out Mahovsky’s Metalife which is similar to NP3 but designed to wear really well.
http://www.mahovskysmetalife.com/I had a rifle plated with it several years ago but sold it so I can’t say how it actually wears. The guy who turned me on to it had had several guns so finished for quite a long time and they looked amazing. Lubricity, corrosion & wear resistance are top notch.
I’m working with Birdsong on Black T right now. They didn’t acknowledge my barreled actions arrival, no updates on status, and now about a month over their 6 week estimated turn around. Hopefully their product is better than their communication...
