Parkerizing or other non-cerakote options

[T22]

Im building a 1911, the frame is used and already has a parkerized finish on it. Everything else will be new or blued. I've had a few things cerakoted before and they turned out well but I'd like to find someone in the Portland/Salem area that does parkerizing. There will be several small parts with really tight tolerances so cerakoting makes me nervous and I don't know that I love the way bluing looks. Any other options that I've overlooked for a black/dark finish with corrosion protection and recommendations for who could do the job? Thanks!

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[Velzey]

I do a batch of parkerizing every few weeks.

 

[Ura-Ki]

Do IT! Call Velzey and have him Park it, his is one of the best I have ever seen, well worth it!


BTW @Velzey, how is your schedule looking?

 

[Velzey]

@Ura-Ki busy but I'm still taking in work. But that's the name of the game. Bring it on over!

 

[Medic!]

Some of Velzey's work.


Graveyard Guns

 

[jbett98]

Velzey did my WW2 Remington Rand 1911a1 and was kind enough to let me watch while he did his magic.
I bought some cosmoline grease and while the parts were still hot, I lathered everything in the cosmoline to help get that certain color.
I sat the parts under a heat lamp and let the grease soak in for a couple of weeks.
I really like shooting this old 1944 bring back pistol.

 

[Ura-Ki]

I think I just had a Joygasasm!

Damn Medic! What a beauty!

 

[T22]

Well that was easy, thanks everybody!