I know you might hurt the resale value but for a dedicated hunting weapon I am just thinking of upkeep on a 338MX.

I have a rough looking 1894 44 mag I am considering taking over and having Birdsong coat with their Black-T. If you never intend to sell it, then what does it matter?

I too have a rough looking 1894, and I was thinking of having it coated. I paid $250 for mine so I doubt coating it will hurt value much.

Same here. I say coat it and hunt with it.

I am not that familiar with coatings but wonder if they wear off over time on moving parts or would make the action stickier?

Birdsong I do know increases the slickness of the action. In the case of Birdsong Black-T the color might wear over time and a lot of use, but the metal is still protected at the molecular level as I was told. Might be a marketing gimmick, but they do stand behind their coatings with a lifetime warrenty.

As for Teflons, Ceracotes, and other baked on finishes I cannot speak to their effectiveness. Perhaps someone else might be able to.

When I get mine back I will let you know. My 336 is at the smiths getting a couple mods done and a cerakote.

micky

I think it would only improve, not decrease the value.

Pictures.This thread needs Pictures.

Will post them when I get mine back. The turnaround at Birdsong can be lengthy.

As promised. Birdsong Black T, and had them electroplate the trigger again.




You can see where the metal was pitted, no longer a worry.






Not bad for a 40 year old girl.

Mink,
That came out awesome! How much was it may I ask?

Thanks, Tom

Can not say what a dealer would charge to send it to them. But dropping it off, and getting this done would run under two bills I would think. They do offer military rates, and I am retired military.

You can call and arrange shipment with them over the phone. Good people.

http://www.black-t.com/