It's Done! PM9 Cerakoke

[Thunder71]

Cerakoted slide by Easton Firearms Refinishing

Original gun had the stainless slide.

I'm beyond ecstatic about how it turned out, even better than I hoped for. The back cover is also black, just the right mix.

What do you think?

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6168/6218433029_a89ec325c0_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwnauman/6218433029/)
Custom Kahr PM9 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwnauman/6218433029/) by Light Artisan Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwnauman/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6156/6218434195_1b3ba506f5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwnauman/6218434195/)
Custom Kahr PM9 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwnauman/6218434195/) by Light Artisan Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwnauman/), on Flickr

[bonjorno2]

not bad, almost looks stock

[Bawanna]

I think it turned out incredibly awesome. Looks really good.

What's the texture like or is it smooth as it was before?

[Thunder71]

Thanks!

Yeah, it's smooth... a little bit of texture by feel.

[Bawanna]

Crap are you wearing a neck tie in your avatar. Give us a break huh? This is a casual forum.

[Bhubb3rd]

Looks great! I got the factory all black with night sights.

BTW - what did you do to the mag? The one thing I don't like about mine is the mag tears up my little finger on my shooting hand, the base is sharp. Would sure like to modify mine like this.

Thanks!

[stumprat]

Looks great.

[JFootin]

Crap are you wearing a neck tie in your avatar. Give us a break huh? This is a casual forum.

He still comes across as a tough ombre. Sort of like a mob boss's body guard. But the shirt and tie can't hide the bulging muscles. Remember, this is the guy who can rack the slide on a PM9 one handed, effortlessly, with either hand! :ohmy:

[wyntrout]

It looks great, Thunder. Does that finish cover the inside or underside as well?

That's certainly a more MANLY finish than the "Look! Shiny!" finish.:D

Wynn:)

[JFootin]

Yeah, it does look great, Thunder, but I think I would have sent them the slide release, too, and have them do just the visible portion.

[Bawanna]

I like it as is, gives it a little class and you can shape it or not worry if you ever have to replace it.

I don't associate manly with black. Nice to make a mod and not have to refinish. That being said I see a little of this cerakote in my future.

[Thunder71]

I think this is the base plate I ordered:
http://www.kahr.com/Magazines/Kahr-Polymer-Magazine-Base-Kit-9-mm-and-40-SandW.asp

On top of it being less sharp, it also fits flush. :)

[apdturbo]

looks very nice, you can def see a little more texture vs the stock black finish.

[Bill K]

Thunder, it looks great.

Still boggles my mind though that some folks will pay a premium for a black slide (like Kah'rs offering) and another for a dual tone (think Glock EXO), go figure. Guess as the saying goes... Different strokes for different folks!

[OldLincoln]

Now that is definitely a fine finish. That's what I mean when I say I wish I had chosen the SS slide, deburred it and sent it off to be coated. Of course when I bought mine I didn't know squat about Kahrs or modern handguns in general.

[Ressom]

Looks cool!

I'd send the slide stop to get done too.

[Thunder71]

Yeah, I actually didn't want the slide stop done but I think it would look good black as well.

[jocko]

Crap are you wearing a neck tie in your avatar. Give us a break huh? This is a casual forum.

bawanna before this culture sh-t gets out of hand.:israel:

[jocko]

I like the slide stop just the way u left it. nice job, super nice finish. Were all the slides internal parts also finished that way??? Care to state the price and wiatig time..

[Bawanna]

bawanna before this culture sh-t gets out of hand.:israel:

Well it might be a job related dress code or something. You know like your body guards furnished by the Italian mob.

I have a hard time dealing with long sleeves, ties remind me of Eastwood in Hang Em High. Can't breath.

[Thunder71]

Was valued at $70 for the slide, he removed all the internals and and asked if I wanted certain parts done or not (back cover and ejector come to mind). I was so thrilled to see it in the mailbox I didn't even look inside before putting it together hahaha.

I could have had an entire gun done, but really wanted this look for my PM9.

[JFootin]

Was valued at $70 for the slide, he removed all the internals and and asked if I wanted certain parts done or not (back cover and ejector come to mind). I was so thrilled to see it in the mailbox I didn't even look inside before putting it together hahaha.

I could have had an entire gun done, but really wanted this look for my PM9.

Hey, its the way you want it. Its your gun. You're the only one who matters. That's perfectly cool. :) :hippie:

[yatyas42]

That looks great, does anyone know if this is durable enough for daily carry?

[Thunder71]

It's my daily carry :-)

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[1slinginlead2]

Looks awesome!!

[Thunder71]

Thanks man!

FWIW, it's holding up great holstered daily!

[cgo99]

Very nice, I like the way it turned out.

[Mustang]

Is that the matte black finish?

[Thunder71]

Armorer black I think it's called.

[cjive134]

That looks awesome. What was the turn around time? I know some of these companies take weeks upon weeks to get done.

I've been wanting either an OD green cerakote slide or a blackened stainless slide from Robar. Either way with stainless slide lever etc, like yours. Awesome combination of matte and shiny!

[Thunder71]

So far no issues at all, looks the same as the day it arrived after about 200 rounds.

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[Thunder71]

Was carried daily until the MK9 followed me home.

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[cgarcop]

Looks great.

[Cokeman]

Was valued at $70 for the slide, he removed all the internals and and asked if I wanted certain parts done or not (back cover and ejector come to mind). I was so thrilled to see it in the mailbox I didn't even look inside before putting it together hahaha.

I could have had an entire gun done, but really wanted this look for my PM9.

Meaning you paid $70 to have the slide done in black? That looks awesome with the silver trigger and slide stop.

[BrewerGeorge]

Picking mine up Monday. So excited to get it back!

Went with the Graphite Black. I'll post pics.

[Cokeman]

Where are you having it done?

How long does it take?

What does it cost?

[cgarcop]

I think this is the base plate I ordered:
http://www.kahr.com/Magazines/Kahr-Polymer-Magazine-Base-Kit-9-mm-and-40-SandW.asp

On top of it being less sharp, it also fits flush. :)

I like that. Did you have any problem putting it onto the stock magazine ? The product description says it wont fit kahr magazines with a steel baseplate

[BrewerGeorge]

Picked mine up today. Looks Great! It's the Graphite Black color, baked on version. Matches perfectly.

Here's the whole thing.
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/387970_165622583539544_100002754103524_190501_1224 310381_n.jpg

Here's a closeup to see the quality of the finish and how well it matches. The subtle visible difference at the slide serrations is slight differences in lubrication on the surface.
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/376048_165622553539547_100002754103524_190500_1291 011647_n.jpg

Had it done at Hoosier Gun Coat (http://www.hoosierguncoat.net/) and he did a great job.

[CJB]

Nice nice finish... still toying with GunKoting my silver PM45

[jbrowncreative]

That's what I mean when I say I wish I had chosen the SS slide, deburred it and sent it off to be coated.

Why do you say this lincoln? I dont know squat about Kahrs or modern handguns in general :o


IN REFERENCE TO THE BASEPLATE FOR THE FLUSH FIT MAG

I like that. Did you have any problem putting it onto the stock magazine ? The product description says it wont fit kahr magazines with a steel baseplate
I'd like to know this answer too.

[Thunder71]

Fit with no modifications on mine.

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[KMA]

Very sweet! I like it.

[yqtszhj]

Was carried daily until the MK9 followed me home.

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So, you sound like a brave guy. Do you like that shiny MK9 or have you thought about a full black Cerakoke finish on it too?

Just wondering.

[Sgt01]

What was the turnaround time? Have a PF9 I'd like to have done.

[Sgt01]

Did the sights need to be removed from the slide prior to coating?

[Sgt01]

Thanks Tucson.

[LLDJR]

I am sending my PM40 to Easton next week, thanks for the post!