Defense & Firearms

Reliability is everything. ACT’s coatings offer unmatched wear resistance, corrosion protection, and cleanability, ensuring firearms perform under the harshest environments while maintaining a premium look.

Coating Services

Our service includes coatings that can be applied to guns, weapons, components, tactical accessories, knives, cutting tools, and archery equipment. ACT offers the ideal coating technologies to allow for the best surface coverage. 

ACT is one of only a few coating facilities on the West Coast that has a Federal Firearms License. We are certified to handle all firearm components for coating. We can process guns and firearm components as well as assembled firearms in our coating facility. The field of firearms has seen a revolutionary amount of advanced coatings that deliver an exceptional product and finish. Our team of experts can offer you a full spectrum of premium coatings, and we can provide a finished project on time and at a great value.

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Coating Advantages

Our coatings don’t just protect; they enhance every component they cover.

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  • Corrosion Resistance

Prevents rust and staining caused by exposure to moisture, sweat, and oils.

  • Ease of Maintenance

Coated surfaces resist buildup, making firearms easier to clean and maintain.

  • Aesthetic and Tactical Finishes

Choose from matte black, chrome, gold, and other finishes without compromising durability.

  • Enhanced Functionality

Smooth, low-friction surfaces improve cycling and operation under pressure.

Recommended Coatings for Defense & Firearms

DLC
DLC Plus
DLC Rainbow
Warrior
TiN
NACO-Blue
TiCN Red
ZrN
CrN

ACT’s coatings are used in both performance and tactical firearms across the country. Whether for field performance or high-end customization, we help ensure your product meets expectations, technically and visually.

  • DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon)

Self-lubricating and exceptionally hard, ideal for slides and moving parts.

  • Zirconium Nitride (ZrN)

Offers a premium look with functional protection.

  • Titanium Nitride (TiN)

Durable with a gold finish; often used on barrels and bolts.

Firearm coating benefits include:

  • Higher wear resistance
  • Reduce the need for frequent servicing
  • Improve friction which allows the parts to slide smoothly
  • Material protection
  • Corrosion resistance
  • Increased durability, and greater tolerance to repetitive motions
  • Reduce wear and tear
  • Greater heat resistance
  • Increased Lubrication
  • Extend the life of your weaponry
  • Better protection against common firearm environmental conditions e.g dirt and dust

PVD and DLC, as well as other coating  applications, can be applied to:

  • Frames
  • Knives
  • Mag release pins
  • Risers
  • Ejectors
  • Hardware
  • Flash suppressors
  • Cams
  • Forearms
  • Cable guards
  • Scopes
  • Stabilizers
  • Optics
  • Releases, etc.
  • Mounting bases

Who We Are

Advanced Coating Technologies (ACT) is one of the largest coating providers on the West Coast. ACT provides a state-of-the-art facility, high-end equipment, and an experienced team that you can count on. We have been SoCal’s premier service provider of surface coating technologies for more than a decade.

ACT has a long history of developing hard coatings to help increase the wear resistance of cutting tools. Our goal is to offer you quality services and advanced coating solutions. ACT offers 20+ coating options, which include custom coatings that are tailored for your cutting tool needs.

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Why Advanced Coating Technologies

When you work with ACT, you get more than a coating—you get a strategic advantage.

  • PVD and DLC Coating Capabilities
  • Extensive Material and Coating Testing
  • Industry-leading research and development team
  • Customized finishes to match your performance and brand goals
  •  Ph.D. Scientist on staff
  • ISO 9001 & AS9100 certified
  • Trusted by performance brands and custom shops nationwide
  • Enhanced quality control & quick turnaround

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