Lucan Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Calico recommended that I contact crypticcoatings.com they are a customer of Calico.I wrote Cryptic Coatings today as I really like their "Mystic Black" coating. I think that it would look great on a 1911. However their response was that they only coat the products that they sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxximuss Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 It looks like I should start a company of coating guns through Calico. The draw back is these coating are not cheap, you are looking at probably $400 for a frame and slide on a 2011. But, you do get what you pay for, the coating is extremely hard and slick. If I tried to be a middleman and make any money it would really become expensive. Cryptic Coating owner is an employee at Calico. All the "Mystic" names are just special names for standard TiN, TiCN, DLC, AlTin, CrN and TiAlN. Probably a good idea so it doesn't confuse people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rottenit Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Calico recommended that I contact crypticcoatings.com they are a customer of Calico.I wrote Cryptic Coatings today as I really like their "Mystic Black" coating. I think that it would look great on a 1911. However their response was that they only coat the products that they sell. That's a bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimm33 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 There is a newer place in Ohio by me that looks to be doing good work. https://squareup.com/market/mg-precision-arms-ltd I see their pics on facebook quite a bit. I plan on having my 1911.22 done by them here at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxximuss Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Thanks for posting that, Zimm33. I think that is what a lot of people have been looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxximuss Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 I recently had several 2011 frames, slides, barrels, and small parts coated by Crystallume PVD. They do great work and don't require you to fill up the whole batch. The offer a TiCN in a copper color or gray/blue. They have an AlTiN in a black (slight tint of violet under direct sunlight). I personally did both of these coating and they turned out great. They offer DLC, CrN, and TiN also. I have a couple pictures of them completed but can't get them to post here. Let me know if you can help me post some pictures again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxximuss Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Here is what I have learn recently in these coating endeavors: CALICO COATINGS: Pros= Excellent prep work in their Super and Micro Finish, it makes it as smooth as glass. Flawless coatings. Proven to hold up (I have put about 5k rounds on top of countless dry fire and draw strokes from a Kydex holster, there is NO wear visible anywhere) Very friendly employees... just very busy Cons= You have to purchase the entire batch, so you better fill it up. They are very busy with car parts, tools, etc so it might be a while before they will fit you in. The Micro Finish is very bright, like a mirror. Not everyone wants their gun that shiny. They are more expensive. They don't like small parts. CRYSTALLUME PVD: Pros= Excellent prep for matte coatings. They can do the tiniest piece you can throw at them. You can pay by the percentage of the batch you take up. Very fast turn around. Excellent customer service, if you aren't happy they will make it right. Nick Molnar, one of the engineers/salesman is a 1911 guy. Cons= They only offer matte finish, you have to have the prep done yourself if you want it otherwise. Your frame might have to wait because they are just finishing obtaining their FFL. Should be done any day now. I haven't had this coating long enough to testify to durability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxximuss Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 The frame and slide on the 2011 is TiCN (gray/blue color). The small controls and barrel on both guns are TiCN (copper/bronze color). They are both done in matte finish. It is really difficult to get a picture to give a true idea of color. I will put up more high quality photos soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxximuss Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 The slide, frame, barrel, and small controls are in TiCN (just different colors). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxximuss Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 The top one is a SV slide and frame in AlTiN and barrel in copper TiCN. The bottom one is a STI Edge in gray TiCN slide and frame and copper TiCN barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Changed some things up with my gun, which was part of the initial batch of TiCN from Calico. Added an Infinity grip, and some blood stains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPostman Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I hear that this grip is a cheese grater? True or false? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPostman Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I want one of the Infinity grips for my open gun but i may just go for the smooth one with the grip tape instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I hear that this grip is a cheese grater? True or false? True. I touched it with a file in a few spots and it's awesome now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxximuss Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Here is a Gans Custom open coated by Calico in TiCN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxximuss Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) Here is a Cameron's Custom 5.5 9mm and STI Eagle in TiCN done by Calico Coatings . Edited April 6, 2015 by Maxximuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxximuss Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Here is a STI Tactical 2011 in TiCN done by Crystallume PVD. It has the matte finish done by them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Changed some things up with my gun, which was part of the initial batch of TiCN from Calico. Added an Infinity grip, and some blood stains That looks awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawboy Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 That is fantastic. I have a gun almost completed and I would love to get in on another group buy on this finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxximuss Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 Here is my STI Tactical 5.0 2011 coated in TiCN by Crystallume PVD. The barrel and frame/slide are actually both TiCN, just different variations. I had Calico Coatings do the prep work, it was their Super Microfinish. It feels smooth as butter and runs great. Crystallume runs the gray version of TiCN about 3 times per day. You don't have to buy the whole batch like we did at Calico. You can just pay for the percentage of the batch you use. The were great to work with! Contact Nick at Crystallume PVD if you have any questions, 866-783-9700. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxximuss Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 The STI Tactical up top is coated in TiCN (Titanium CarboNitride). The STI Edge on the bottom is coated in AlTiN (Aluminum Titanium Nitride). It is really had to get a picture of these colors to show how great they look in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissionaryMike Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Reviving this dinosaur of a thread. Is there anyone else that was inspired to get this TiCN finish done, particularly the matte version? I'd like this finish on a P-09 slide, but the pics above (of the TiCN barrels) look more or less like the commonly "gold" or yellow TiN finish. I'm looking specifically for more of a copper color. LMK, thanks! -MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 On 4/26/2015 at 6:38 PM, Maxximuss said: Here is my STI Tactical 5.0 2011 coated in TiCN by Crystallume PVD. The barrel and frame/slide are actually both TiCN, just different variations. I had Calico Coatings do the prep work, it was their Super Microfinish. It feels smooth as butter and runs great. Crystallume runs the gray version of TiCN about 3 times per day. You don't have to buy the whole batch like we did at Calico. You can just pay for the percentage of the batch you use. The were great to work with! Contact Nick at Crystallume PVD if you have any questions, 866-783-9700. That looks pretty awesome. Sucks to have to send it to one place for prep work and another for coating though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 I have a gun getting done now, I'm about 5 weeks into their 2-3 week turnaround time, sooo...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 From which provider? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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