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Phosphate conversion coating is a chemical treatment applied to steel parts that creates a thin adhering layer of iron, zinc, or manganese phosphates, to achieve corrosion resistance, lubrication, or as a foundation for subsequent coatings or painting. It is one of the most common types of conversion coating. The process is also called phosphate coating, phosphatization, phosphatizing, or phosphating. It is also known by the trade name Parkerizing, especially when applied to firearms and other military equipment.

The surface finish is similar to that of brand new firearm steel (slides, magazines, etc), if not the same. The surface is a dark steel gray with a smooth, matte finish. Photos are available in our gallery.

We accept shipment and inspect all items before approving the process. Any concerns will be addressed with customer prior to the start of parkerizing. So long as the items pass pre-inspection, the items will then move on to the parkerizing process itself. Though we do require customers to send in all items cleaned and degreased, we do still start with a manual dry clean of any remaining visible dirt or grime with soft, non intrusive and non marring cleaning methods. Items are bathed in distilled water to remove contaminants. The items are then moved to a degreaser bath where they remain submerged for a duration based on the cleanliness of the item prior to degreasing. After sufficient time is reached, items will once again be manually cleaned with the same non intrusive and non marring cleaning methods, however with separate and degreaser specific assigned tools, to remove any remaining grease, oils, etc. Degreased and cleaned items are then moved to a separate distilled water bath for cleaning post degrease, being sure to not cross contaminate from any washing process, and ensuring all remaining residue and contaminants are washed clean from the items. Once fully cleaned, the items will once again be inspected to ensure cleanliness. Once approved, items are then sent to our sandblasting department to remove any prior finish/ coating and to prep the surface of the metal for the parkerizing process. Sandblasted and prepped items are then immediately parkerized at a set temperature using Manganese Phosphate. We do not allow our cleaned and prepped items to sit around gathering surface rust. Every batch is done on a per order basis and every station is ready for a complete run prior to the start of any batch/ process. This process can vary in time depending on the part but is completed once the part is no longer showing conversion of the surface metal. We leave the part for a few more minutes past this point to ensure the process has been completed fully, and then remove the item from the parkerizing bath. The items are neutralized in one final distilled water bath. Cleaned and parkerized, the items are fully dried and coated in WD40 before being packaged and shipped back to the customer.

Basically any firearm related parts so long as they are steel! Usually we deal with parts that have been parkerized before and are simply in need of a new parkerizing coating/ refresh. Parts that we typically see are items like magazines and base plates, pistol frames/ slides, sights, hardware, accessories, etc. The parts that we parkerize will accept this process based on what we are able to/ are allowed to clean. By this we mean that certain areas of parts either may not be accessable for surface prep to accept the parkerizing, or certain areas of parts might require very specific tolerances that we may not feel comfortable undergoing the parkerizing process. These can be situations like insides of magazines, slides/rails, etc. For these smaller or more precise parts, we would recommend our Samurai Kraut Space Magic instead. All orders are handled on a case by case basis with the customer, and at the end of the day it is completely up to the customer whether or not they want to go through with the process. We are more than happy to try it if they want it, or hault/ modify the process if applicable. Take a look in our gallery to see some of the items that have already undergone our parkerizing process! We do not accept any fully assembled firearms or serialized parts at this time, however we are looking to get our FFL soon so as to be able to accommodate the firearm community further.

We currently use Manganese Phosphate for our parkerizing process.

This service is a superior surface treatment designed to reduce friction while strengthening the parts that have been treated. The process results in a thermal discharge that permanently changes the surface of the treated part, strengthening structure and creating a harder more durable final part. The process used is unrivaled in treating any surfaces that have contact points of friction. It's unique micro-dimple formation pattern greatly reduces friction and is unmatched by conventional methods of surface treatment. It is not a coating.

Parts that have been treated relating to triggers will notice reduced friction during trigger creep in turn reducing stacking during trigger pull. This allows for a much smoother trigger pull, bringing you to a more predictable and confident trigger break. While this is not necessarily intended to reduce trigger weight, there may be either perceived trigger weight reduction, or actual trigger weight reduction due to the smoothness of the parts, however this is again not the design of the magic. Parts that have been treated relating to bolt carrier groups. Bolt carrier groups that have been treated will take benefits in relation to the increased strength (longer bolt life, etc) as well as the benefits of the reduced friction (longer times between cleaning, reduced cycle sound inlcuding common issue with bolts making a zipping sound during racking).

The process has the capacity to treat carburized, nitrided and plated parts. Treatable products include steel, aluminum, titanium, copper and brass and soft surfaced bearings. We can treat any metallic item in a disassembled state.

This process is completed without noticeable dimensional changes, and, upon completion of treatment, no further modifications are required of the parts. The strength and durability improvement on the surface after the treatment is unsurpassed by any current methods.

Typically, unless otherwise stated on the listing, our kits will come with all of the required hardware that is listed in the instructions of the file the kit is pertaining to. The specifications of the kits (ie. bolt thread pitch, length, quantity, etc) are all referenced off of the original creator's build list/ spec sheet/ required hardware lists.

Unless otherwise stated on the item listing, all of our hardware is stainless steel, either 18-8 or 302. This includes all bolts, nuts, screws, as well as any reinforcement rails, stock/ brace rails, etc. We strive to offer the highest quality materials for all of our products.

At this time, we only have stock of surplus steel HK91 magazines. We are looking to stock aluminum versions, as well as other common magazine types such as AR and AK based platforms soon. We will offer all of the same services for these magazines as well such as coating and parkerizing.

Our blocked magazines feature an internal spring block that does not allow the magazine spring and follower to compress past the specified round count.

Our magazines are blocked with an additive manufactured enhanced thermoplastic monomer that will withstand repeated use and abuse.