There is black chrome, but it is not durable at all. It is not the same as hard chrome.

I would say Hard Chrome, NP3 or Black T - three best finishes.

Duracoat i so so, but better than what U are describing, and is the cheapest.

"Black-T"

Is that the same finish I see on some knives? Kershaw for instance?

I don't know. Black T is done by Birdsong. He does all sorts of stuff for the military. I read somewhere that some equipment in Navy subs have his coating. He does it in black or green. It has some similar properties as NP3 - meaning very little if any lube needed. I guess an almost black version of that.

He does not have a webpage. But here is their info:

WE Birdsong & Associates (Black-T)
1435 Monterey Road
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 939-7448


Google "Birdsong's Back-T" and U can read all about it and see reviews.

Originally Posted by P12

What would be the best finish to put on this gun? I'm not looking for home applied finish. I don't know what is available and what will stick to the aluminum frame.

I'm thinking hard black chrome, but there may be something better and/or cheaper that is very durable and looks good.

Any help would be great.

If it's an alloy frame, you can have it black annodized. Looks great and will last a long, long time.