2A Concepts

2A Concepts specializes in Cerakote coating—a ceramic-based finish that protects firearms from corrosion, wear, and chemical damage. They handle pistols, rifles, shotguns, and individual components with both standard and custom color options.

Pistol Coatings: - 1911 complete coating: $200 - Glock or polymer frame: $85 - Slide or frame only: $75–85 - Color camouflage patterns: $275

AR-15 & Rifle Work: - Stripped uppers/lowers: $85 - Complete AR builds (upper, lower, handguard, barrel, trigger, pins, selector): $275 - Multi-color camouflage (3+ colors): $425 - Bolt finishing in Micro Slick: $45 - Magazines: $25

Shotguns & Long Guns: - Complete shotgun coating: $190 - Rifle barreled action: $200 - Specialized finishes and rust/pitting restoration available by quote

Disassembly & Assembly: - Handguns: $45–75 - Shotguns: $55 - Rifles: $85

2A Concepts backs their choice with independent testing data:

• •Corrosion resistance: Cerakote panels showed zero corrosion after 3,500 hours in salt spray testing (ASTM B117)—longer than competitive coatings
• •Abrasion durability: Lasted nearly 2x longer than competitors and 24x longer than the weakest alternative in Taber abrasion testing (ASTM D4060)
• •Impact strength: Tested to 160 inch-lbs (maximum the tester can measure)
• •Hardness: 9H pencil hardness rating—the highest possible
• •Chemical resistance: Excellent resistance to 14 of 14 solvents tested, good resistance to hydrochloric acid
• •Adhesion: Perfect 5B adhesion rating (maximum)

• •Location: 23012 Del Lago Drive, Unit B, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
• •Phone: 949-229-0722
• •Email: [email protected]

Complete disassembled firearms are accepted for coating only with a full written inventory of parts. Extensive surface damage (rust, pitting, damaged stock) available by quote.