Heavy Barrel Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 (edited) Can some of you geniuses help bring me up to date a little? I was reading up on a gun I am about to get and come across the word "Melonite". (Never heard of it before) I looked around online for more information about it but couldn't find anything that would relate it to firearms. Is this finish a plus or minus? Edited November 8, 2008 by Heavy Barrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Boudrie Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Melonite is process of surface finishing that results in a very hard, corrosion resistant, nitrogen enriched surface to the steel. Glock's flavor goes under the trade name "Tennifer". As to it's utility - just ask when you've seen a rusted or scratched Glock slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMH Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 (edited) It's a compound of nickel ad Tellurium, commonly called Nickel Telluride. In most plating nickel (or Cobalt) is the corrosion inhibitor and something like chrome is used to provide the deep shine. In this case the end result is a black finish the actually penetrates the base metal somewhat (which is why some manufacturers use softer steels if this will be the end finish) and provides a very porous coating that holds oil and lube very well.... Daniel Chemistry teacher Edited November 8, 2008 by DMH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveU Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 My XD from before Melonite finish (Brunial finish, or something like that) scratches very easily. My XD with Melonite treatment is very hard to scratch and is a very big improvement on the old one. April 06, I think, is when they stopped making the old finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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