Blackstone with Graphene is the new standard in suppressor coatings. Learn why top firearm manufacturers trust IA Coatings for full-coverage, high-performance finishes—inside and out.

Blackstone + Graphene = Suppressor

In today’s defense and firearms industry, Tier 1 OEMs are demanding more from every component—especially suppressors. Extreme environments, heat cycling, and harsh chemicals demand coatings that do more than just look good.

That’s why Blackstone, fortified with Graphene, is quickly becoming the go-to suppressor coating across the industry.

At IA Coatings, we don’t just coat the outside of a suppressor—we coat everything. Inside and out. Baffles, tubes, endcaps, threads, and every flow path that matters. This full-coverage solution provides comprehensive thermal and corrosion protection where it’s needed most.

And it’s not just CGS Group that trusts us. We’ve coated silencers and muzzle devices for some of the most respected names in the industry, including:

• Genesis Arms
• Noveske
• CAT (Combat Application Technologies)
• Kobalt Kinetics
• And, of course, CGS Group

Each of these brands demands precision, consistency, and extreme performance. Blackstone delivers.

What Makes Blackstone + Graphene Different?

Blackstone is not a one-size-fits-all coating. It was developed in-house at IA Coatings specifically for applications where traditional ceramic coatings fall short.

By incorporating graphene, one of the world’s strongest and most thermally conductive materials, we’ve created a finish that outperforms even the toughest mil-spec and aerospace standards. Benefits include:

• Exceptional heat resistance
• Superior carbon fouling release
• Electrochemical corrosion protection
• Reduced thermal soak and signature
• Outstanding adhesion and durability

And yes—we can apply it to any material:

• Titanium
• Inconel
• Aluminum
• Stainless and carbon steel
• Even 3D-printed alloys

Our in-house processes are dialed in to handle each substrate with proper grit blasting, surface prep, and cure cycles. We track everything from intake to final inspection—including full documentation and serialization when required.

Why Tier 1 Suppressor OEMs are Specifying Blackstone

More and more Tier 1 manufacturers are writing Blackstone into their specifications. Why? Because they’ve tested the alternatives, and they’ve seen the results.

Whether you’re building suppressors for SOCOM-style operations, law enforcement, or high-volume commercial use, Blackstone improves performance, longevity, and maintainability. Internal coatings prevent carbon lock and make cleaning faster. External coatings stand up to solvents, heat, and abuse without discoloration or failure.

It’s not just a coating. It’s a performance upgrade.

A Coating Partner You Can Trust

At IA Coatings, we are more than a job shop—we’re a strategic coatings partner. We work closely with OEMs during prototyping, production scaling, and lifecycle support. Our facility in Houston, Texas is fully equipped and ITAR compliant, with secure handling for serialized and NFA items.

We handle:

• Low- and high-volume production runs
• Prototyping and small-batch R&D
• Serialized logging and ATF bound book entries
• Defense and export-controlled components

From concept to field deployment, we’re with you every step of the way.

Want to spec Blackstone into your suppressor program?
Let’s talk coatings that actually perform.

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