First City Cera Kote

First City Cerakote LLC operates out of Kokomo, Indiana as a veteran and firefighter-owned shop. Dave brings 10 years of US Navy service, while CJ serves as a full-time firefighter and US Army veteran. That background shapes how they approach their work—precision, reliability, and professionalism.

The shop specializes in three core services:

Cerakote Finishing — Ceramic-based coating applied to firearms and other equipment. You pick from Cerakote's hundreds of available colors, from bold standouts to tactical blends. They handle:

• •Pistols (frames, slides, controls, barrels)
• •AR platforms (uppers, lowers, handguards, BCGs)
• •Shotguns (complete or component work)
• •Bolt-action rifles
• •Revolvers
• •Knives, tumblers, archery equipment, fitness gear

Stippling Services — Custom grip work in three package tiers:

They also offer individual add-ons (HD borders, undercuts, trigger index points, magwell work) ranging from $5–$120.

FFL Services — Licensed to ship, receive, and transfer firearms.

Cerakote pricing is straightforward. A complete pistol runs $200 (single color), AR platform $350, shotgun $250, bolt-action $250. Component pricing available for individual parts. Multi-color work adds $50 per additional color. Contact them for custom design complexity.

Reach out with project details to [email protected]. They ask for specifics when you contact them—what colors, what patterns, what finish you're envisioning. Someone from their staff will respond and start the process.

They also maintain a gallery of completed projects and stippling pattern examples on their site if you want to see their work before contacting.