At Raven Eight Tactical, we don’t just talk about Cerakote durability — we show it. Whether it’s daily carry gear, high-mileage rifles, or rough-duty slides, our finishes are built for real-world abuse. But don’t take our word for it — take a look at the data.
☠️ Outdoor Corrosion Test
Cerakote’s coatings are tested in the harshest environments imaginable — and they outperform standard firearm finishes every time. Watch how it stands up to salt spray, moisture, and oxidation exposure in this extreme corrosion chamber test.
🛡 Abrasion Resistance
Every weapon sees friction, impact, and abuse in the field. Cerakote’s abrasion resistance blows other coatings out of the water in direct comparison. See how it stacks up in controlled wear tests:
🕶 Built for Night Ops
Do you need gear that disappears under NVG and IR? Cerakote has coatings engineered to reduce signature across the light spectrum. This isn’t just for show—it’s mission critical.
📊 View the Complete Test Archive
Cerakote has tested every major coating head-to-head for corrosion, hardness, UV, flexibility, chemical resistance and more. Want to see how it ranks against the competition? Click here to access the full testing resource center →
At Raven Eight Tactical, we use these coatings because they don’t just look good — they perform. In the field. In the rain. In the real world. That’s what battle-tested means to us.