Looking for finishing services/info

[ryan3030]

I'm looking to possibly have a 1911 frame/slide refinished. The internets tell me that cerakote is the way to go these days, or parkerized. Do any of you have opinions?

Also, do you know of anyone in east-central IN that does cerakote work?

Thanks.

 

[rockhopper46038]

AllenM here on the site does great work. He cerakoted a Norinco 1911 for me and did a great job. He's in the Avon area.

 

[partyboy6686]

Cerakote is hard to beat. My 1911 that I shoot competitions with is Cerakoted. No holster wear at all on the slide or frame. And this gun gets holstered and drawn from the holster a lot. AllenM is the go to guy for Cerakoting. Believe me you wont be disappointed with his work.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Avon is a good piece from East Central, IN...

A closer alternative may be Highsmith in Greenfield. I THINK that he does Cerakoating work.

If you're going to be on the greater west side of Indy area, besides AllenM, there's Havlin's Firearms Finishing north of Brownsburg.

see my sig line.

-J-

 

[rockhopper46038]

Eh, I read that as "east/central" vs "east central". Yes, that might be abut if a haul depending on how far east of "central" one might be...

 

[partyboy6686]

Theres also Zach at ZR Tactical Solutions in Noblesville. He does Cerakote and KG Gun Kote finishes.

 

[Para19]

Avon is a good piece from East Central, IN...

A closer alternative may be Highsmith in Greenfield. I THINK that he does Cerakoating work.

If you're going to be on the greater west side of Indy area, besides AllenM, there's Havlin's Firearms Finishing north of Brownsburg.

see my sig line.

-J-

I would caution against using Highsmith. I was warned but Unfortunately didn't listen.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

I would caution against using Highsmith. I was warned but Unfortunately didn't listen.

Noted.

I don't personally have any experience with them in any capacity (shop, range, 'smithing) - nor does anyone that I talk to on a regular basis.

As with anything - caveat emptor.

 

[glockednlocked]

Use someone who is highly recommended such as AllenM I used a local guy and my 2 cerakoted glocks chipped almost right away and look like they were spraypainted with big lots paint. So do your homework!

 

[partyboy6686]

AllenM preps the hell out of the gun before he cerakotes it. Sandblast, Acetone bath for multiple hours, and he bakes the metal pieces to draw out all the oils that the metal has absorbed to make sure the paint adheres to the surface.

 

[ryan3030]

So has anyone heard of this AllenM character?

 

[moosehead]

I can recommend Allen. He did a rifle for me, and he's currently fixing some front end damage on my car.

 

[WebSnyper]

I can recommend Allen. He did a rifle for me, and he's currently fixing some front end damage on my car.

Yep, he's done a couple of Glocks for me, and my car is currently in his shop as well. Allen is gtg.

 

[archeryman20]

Does this Allen guy have a website? I've got a 1911 and an AR that I want Cerakoted.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Look up Diamond Collision in my signature line.

That's his "main business".

He'll not answer the phone, but you may be able to leave a message and have him call you back.

-J-

 

[churchmouse]

I have worked with AllenM and he has done some pieces for me. I have observed his process start to finish. You will not get any better coating work done around here in my humble opinion.

 

[archeryman20]

I posted a message on his profile in this forum (don't have enough posts to send pm's yet), and he responded quickly with his phone number if I had any questions. I haven't had any work done yet, but I already like his professionalism. Definitely sounds like a stand-up guy!

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

I posted a message on his profile in this forum (don't have enough posts to send pm's yet), and he responded quickly with his phone number if I had any questions. I haven't had any work done yet, but I already like his professionalism. Definitely sounds like a stand-up guy!

While I haven't had any work done by him (automotive nor firearms), I HAVE had the honor of meeting him a few times and have shot with him at least once.

And I concur with your assessment. He is good people. And if he can't do the work, he'll tell you.

 

[baldwina]

Does AllenM do anything but coating? Is he a gunsmith as well?

 

[ryan3030]

Does AllenM do anything but coating? Is he a gunsmith as well?

He is, there are several threads floating around with his work in them.