Originally Posted by bobmn
Sweat on barrel band for front sight if you are worried about barrel thickness at the muzzle. While cerakote works for the exteriot of the metal I choose stainless more for the bore of the barrel. When remote the exterior can be wiped down but the bore is more difficult to prevent rust.

Agreed. Had ordered stainless but Pac-nor sent me a CM barrel...something we discovered way down the road in the process. Pac-nor has made it right but I have decided to keep the CM. Not ideal but it is something I can live with.