Gen III is the name we have given to the latest evolution of coating technology. This is the third major advance in thermoset polymer coating, and has already been adopted by several military units.

We have been allowed the unusual opportunity to work with the manufacturers of this coating to address our specific needs. These needs included an attractive appearance and better wear properties than existing polymers, but without any loss of the exceptional corrosion protection these coatings offer.

After considerable testing, we have finally found a formula that not only satisfied all of these requirements, it satisfied the most critical requirement of all. It had to satisfy Ed Brown. Every other coating we have tried over the past several years has been rejected.

Gen III is made up of a special formulation that offers the best wear resistance and corrosion protection known to date. Wear is significantly improved over traditional oxide bluing, and is even better than older chemistry polymers. Wear is still possible under extreme conditions. Nothing will PREVENT wear, but you will find that wear will occur much slower than bluing, and Gen III will outperform other polymers in a Taber abrasion test. Gen III has a 9H hardness test which is maximum for this scale.

Gen III has other properties that improve it's appearance greatly, compared to other coatings. You will find that Gen III has the appearance of finely finished bead blast bluing, and although it is military quality, you will not have to live with a military appearance.

As some of our long time clients know, we have long resisted applying any coating from any manufacturer. The reason is simple - until Gen III, nothing has been good enough to suit us. Now with this third generation of coating technology we have found one that we feel qualifies, and we've tested them all extensively. You can buy with assurance that Gen III is the absolute best available.

Gen III is available in black, specially formulated to look identical in color to traditional matte finished bluing. Gen III is also available in Stealth Grey.

Gen III is available on any Ed Brown handgun already purchased and in service. Download the installation order form for details on sending in an Ed Brown firearm for Gen III coating.