{"id":38905,"date":"2015-07-10T10:15:20","date_gmt":"2015-07-10T14:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=38905"},"modified":"2015-07-10T10:15:20","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T20:38:07","slug":"coating-a-stainless-revolver-wmds-686","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/coating-a-stainless-revolver-wmds-686\/","title":{"rendered":"Coating a Stainless Revolver? WMD’s 686"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is not my revolver, it belongs to the GunsAmerica editor. I do have a good amount of trigger time on this Smith though, before the finishing and after. We spoke to WMD<\/a> <\/a>at NASGW last October about them doing some coating on an AR project we were (and still are) working on.\u00a0 During the conversation they mentioned the coatings they do on stainless guns. Our interest was peaked and we arranged for them to work their magic on David’s Smith and Wesson 686<\/a><\/a>. WMD was given\u00a0carte blanche to do whatever finish they wanted.<\/p>\n

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\"Coated.\"<\/a>

Coated. The NiB-X is left unpolished.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Looking for a solid 686? Buy one on GunsAmerica: \/686<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Smith<\/a>

Before the coating from WMD.<\/p><\/div>\n

The 686<\/h2>\n

The Smith and Wesson 686 that WMD finished is actually one of the plus models that holds 7 rounds. For some more details on the 686 check out David’s full review. <\/a><\/p>\n

Like I said above, I know this gun fairly well.\u00a0 David’s 686 is a great shooting .357. This is also a stock revolver. It has not had an action job done to it.\u00a0 The single action pull is light and short and as good, or even a bit better, than most stock single action revolvers. The double action pull, although not as nice as some I have shot, is good and very reliable. The 686 locks up tight and is timed correctly.<\/p>\n

In short, this 686 is exactly what a 686 should be and functions like a well make Smith and Wesson. So why mess with that? Because we can!<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>

The “finished” product. Remember we were looking for ultimate protection, not beauty.<\/p><\/div>\n

Finish on a Stainless Gun?<\/h2>\n

I know what you are thinking.\u00a0 You have been probably thinking it since you started reading this article and I wouldn’t be to surprised if at least a couple “readers” didn’t jump straight to the comment section and call us some colorful version of an idiot for putting a finish on a stainless steel gun. Yep, it takes all kinds.\u00a0 Us included.<\/p>\n

So why would we or you want to do something like this?\u00a0 Well, contrary to what a lot of people think stainless does not mean rust-free.\u00a0 Stainless steel will, can, and does rust. Now it is not as prone to corrosion as other steels, but it will happen.\u00a0 Coating a stainless gun might be the equivalent of putting on two condoms, but sometimes its better to be have a little extra protection.<\/p>\n

We also talked to WMD about developing a modern “Combat Magnum.”\u00a0 Now the original Smith Combat Magnum was a Model 66 and not a 686+.\u00a0 This not a 66 vs 686 article and we didn’t have the later to send to WMD anyways.\u00a0 But the general idea was to add a protective coating to the revolver, not unlike what people are doing to 1911s and other pistols, to make it more resistant to the elements and theoretically more reliable. We wanted to take an already rock-solid gun and make it as indestructible as possible.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>

The silverish coating is the NIB-X.<\/p><\/div>\n

WMD (not located in Iraq)<\/h2>\n

WMD offers a lot of different finishes.\u00a0 They are best know for their Nickle Boron work.\u00a0 They coat a lot of parts for a lot of different manufacturers.\u00a0 If you have an AR with a coated bolt, there is a good chance WMD is the one that did the coating.<\/p>\n

WMD used their NIB-X Nickel Boron process on most of this 686.\u00a0 If it isn’t black, then it is Nickel Boron.\u00a0 So what the heck is this dark magic wizardry? This is what WMD has to say about it:<\/p>\n

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NiB-X is our proprietary formulation\u2026and a remarkable technology that proves that not all nickel boron coatings are created equal. WMD was a pioneer in the use of nickel boron technology in the firearms industry, and not only is our coating formula unique; our application process is, as well. We\u2019re confident that our NiB-X coating provides the optimal combination of hardness, wear resistance, lubricity, and corrosion resistance.\u00a0 The coating has a Rc 70 and a coefficient of friction of .06.\u00a0 NiB-X maintains its properties in high temperature applications and is impervious to most chemicals (Nitric Acid notwithstanding).\u00a0 It has the same material properties throughout the structure of the coating so integrity and properties are maintained throughout the thickness.\u00a0 Coating can be duplexed with sublayers or topcoats to enhance specific properties customers may desire.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"The<\/a>

The black cylinder is coated with the Nitromet Salt Bath Nitrocarburizing finish.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Basically it is a protective coating that is slick, which is why it is a fantastic coating for an AR bolt. It does add a measurable layer to the parts–between .3 and .5 mm. The finish, if you look at ti under a microscope, would like like tall bumps. This is how it cuts down on friction–only the tops of the bumps come in contact with anything, reducing the contact surface area.<\/p>\n

That is why the cylinder on this 686 is black.\u00a0 If they would have coated the cylinder with the NiB-X then it would have tightened the chambers and the throats.<\/p>\n

The parts that are black were coated using Nitromet Salt Bath Nitrocarburizing process.\u00a0 This coating does not change the dimensions of the parts. Here is how WMD describes this process:<\/p>\n

This process is the new industry leader in bore coatings for firearm barrels\u2014achieving a 30% greater lifespan in the bore than chrome!\u00a0 It provides a Rc 55 surface through a high temperature diffusion process.\u00a0 This technology is applicable to metals that can withstand the processing temperatures such as barrels, gas blocks, magazines, steel receivers, revolver cylinders etc.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The black finish doesn’t change the dimensionality of the chamber in a way that alters its performance. So cylinders, hammers, triggers, other small parts… they all function as they should. If the same moving parts were coated in the NiB-X, you would have to ensure that everything still fit precisely.<\/p>\n

This led to an interesting conversation with Lee Grier, one of wizards performing this magic at WMD. We had sent the 686 because we assumed the revolver would be more of a challenge then a pistol. Pistols, most of them anyhow, have lose tolerances. Not so, says Grier. There are more nuances to autos, as each locks up a bit differently. Even within specific models, Grier noted, there can be slight variations that make coating with NiB-X a challange. “You learn what [the gun] is supposed to feel like,” Grier said. “A lot of the work has to be done by hand.”<\/p>\n

\"Getting<\/a>

Getting some range time.<\/p><\/div>\n

Shooting<\/h2>\n

When the 686 came back from WMD we of course had to make sure it still shot as well as it did before. It does. The trigger feels the same, and weighs-in, and the cocking of the hammer is still smooth. I put a couple hundred rounds through the coated 686 and the finish shows no wear or issues.<\/p>\n

We did notice that the cylinder pin was hanging up a little when opening the cylinder.\u00a0 It was not hanging up enough to cause a failure, but it did take a little more force to open then before.\u00a0 We called WMD and they said that is a normal by product from the thickness of the coating and that it will polish in with continued opening and closing of the cylinder.\u00a0 After the 2nd range trip, I can say that it is getting better but not as smooth as it was before the coating. The pin riding on the NiB-X won’t cut through the coating, but it will smooth out the surface.<\/p>\n

Just to be clear here. This part doesn’t move like it did before the coating. No big deal. It opens and closes easily, even with the slight drag. It should get better over time. And it seems worth it for the extra protection provided by the NiB-X.<\/p>\n

\"This<\/a>

This one goes to 7.<\/p><\/div>\n

Thoughts<\/h2>\n

In my opinion the 686 came out looking a little… ugly. I am not a fan of two-toned guns. But we didn’t send this revolver to WMD and tell them to make it look pretty.\u00a0 But these are not color choices that they made, these are the only colors of the finishes.\u00a0 The champagne silvery grey is the color of NiB-X and the black is what the Salt Bath Nitrocarburizing (say that 7 times fast) looks like. They were told to work their magic to make “combat revolver” that has the best functional and protective coating available.\u00a0 That is exactly what they did.<\/p>\n

If they were told to make it pretty, they could have polished the NiB-X (which will come out looking like hard chrome), or they could have added a Cerakote finish to the top of the Nib-X to change the color.<\/p>\n

So how much does the process cost? It varies based on how much of the gun you want coated. For a revolver like this, we’re talking somewhere around $200. There are price-lists on the WMD site that can give you a good idea<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It is worth the expense? I think so. If your gun is a serious tool, it is defiantly worth it. I’m thinking here of those delicate blued finishes on so many of the guns I own and how you have to baby them. There’s no babying this 686 anymore.<\/p>\n

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\"Smith<\/a>

Not coated.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Coated.<\/a>

Coated.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Smith<\/a>

Not coated. Shiny shiny.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Smith<\/a>

Not Coated.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"The<\/a>

The “finished” product.<\/p><\/div>\n

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