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Firearms

Increased performance and readiness. High-performance coatings for premium firearms.

Our battlefield-tested, advanced coatings have been proven to decrease wear and significantly increase corrosion resistance in firearm components.

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diamond-like carbon coating for firearms, military coatings

Join us in Vegas!

Firearm manufacturers deserve the best suppliers because your customers deserve the best products. That's why we only offer the best high-performance coatings in the firearm industry. Visit us at SHOT Show and see why industry leaders prefer UPT's nanocomposite coatings.

Location: The Venetian 5th Floor Palazzo Ballroom

  • Supplier Showcase
    Booth: 51511
    Monday, 1/20
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    Tuesday, 1/21
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • SHOT Show - eXtra
    Booth: 55918
    Wednesday, 1/22
    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Thursday, 1/23
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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The Ideal Firearm

An ideal firearm is performant, reliable, durable, and easy to maintain. However, in the real world, firearms can become anything but ideal, often due to wear and corrosion. The good news, there’s a solution. UPT engineers have developed the most advanced weapons coatings which are trusted by top firearms manufacturers and relied upon by the US military.
Our coatings ensure your weapons exceed customer expectations, giving you a tactical advantage on the competitive battlefield.
Explore the industry-leading DLC for Firearms
Explore DLC gun coatings
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All the Benefits

Clients who utilize our proprietary coatings on their firearm components enjoy industry leading benefits that boost their bottom line.
  • Maximized Reliability
  • Unparalleled Performance
  • Next-Level Wear Resistance
  • Significantly Reduced Friction
  • Minimized Maintenance
  • Enhanced Corrosion Protection
  • Decreased Carbon Buildup
  • Increased Durability
  • Greater Readiness
  • Surface Finish Match
  • Ultra-thin coatings maintain surface geometry.
  • Premium Finishes - Polished & Matte
diamond-like coating (DLC) for bolt carrier groups

Commonly Coated Components

Slides
Bolts
Bolt Carriers
Firing Pins
Barrels
Extractors
Frames
Hammers
Magazines
Muzzle Breaks
Sears
Revolvers
Grip Safeties
Sights
Triggers
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DLC for pistols

Wet Lubricants?


Because of the self-lubricating properties of our diamond-like carbon coating, wet lubricants used in firearms are going the way of the dodo. Enhanced hardness and miniscule friction coefficients lead to wear resistance that can’t be matched by liquid lubrication. It’s no wonder customers are demanding these benefits and manufacturers are turning to UPT. After all, wet lubricants are dinosaurs.
DLC coating for firearms and other high-performance coatings

Fan Favorite Firearm Coatings

P51+TM
Diamond-like carbon (DLC)
Coating Method
PeCVD
Application Temp1
250 - 450 oF
Service Temp
600 oF
Hardness (HV)
1700 - 2300
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E2TM
Chromium Nitride (CrN)
Coating Method
ARC-PVD
Application Temp1
300 - 800 oF
Service Temp
1100 oF
Hardness (HV)
2000 - 2200
Explore E2TM
E6TM
Standard
FDE
Rose Gold
Titanium CarboNitride (TiCN)
Coating Method
ARC-PVD
Application Temp1
300 - 800 oF
Service Temp
750 oF
Hardness (HV)
2800 - 3200
Explore E6TM
E17TM
Aluminum Titanium Nitride (AlTiN)
Coating Method
ARC-PVD
Application Temp1
800 - 900 oF
Service Temp
1650 oF
Hardness (HV)
3500 - 3800
Explore E17TM
E18TM
Titanium Nitride (TiN)
Coating Method
ARC-PVD
Application Temp1
300 - 800 oF
Service Temp
900 oF
Hardness (HV)
2300 - 2500
Explore E18TM
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rose gold gun, rose gold pistol, 9mm rose gold
Pictured: 9mm threaded barrel coated with Rose Gold in Glassbead finish.
pvd vs dlc coating

Now Coating: Rose Gold

Add a splash of refined sexiness to your firearm offerings with our new Rose Gold coating. A perfect juxtaposition between battle-hardened and luxury with the functional benefits of our E6TM TiCN coating.

This highly anticipated coating will be available in our four popular finishes: Polished, Glassbead, AlOx, and Vapor Hone

Rose Gold pairs well with:

P51+TM (DLC) or E2TM (CrN)
black pvd coating for guns
Please Note: We do not coat firearms for individuals.