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Professional Cerakote Coatings in Killeen, TX

Certified Cerakote applicator. Hundreds of colors and patterns. Single, multi-cam, battle-worn, and more. Over 5,000 firearms coated since 2013. Walk-in or mail-in service from anywhere in the country.

Every Cerakote Finish, Done Right

Whether you want a clean single-color slide or a fully custom multi-cam pattern, we deliver factory-quality finishes that hold up to real use.

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Clean, professional one-color finishes in any Cerakote color. The most popular choice for slides, frames, and AR receivers.

Single Color

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Tactical multi-cam patterns including OCP, woodland, arid, and tropic. Hand-applied with stencils for crisp lines.

Multi-Cam Patterns

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Distressed and aged finishes that look like decades of carry. Each one is unique. No two builds alike.

Battle Worn Finishes

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Chocolate Chip, Tiger Stripe, Two Tones and much more. Just let us know what you want and we will take care of you.

Other Camos and Patterns

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Certified applicator for both H-Series (oven cure) and C-Series (air cure) for polymer frames and optics.

H-Series & C-Series

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Custom color matching to your spec. Bring a sample, we'll match it from our hundreds of stock colors.

Color Matching

Our Process

How Your Cerakote Job Gets Done

Every firearm follows the same disciplined four-step process, whether you walk it in or ship it from across the country.

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Drop Off / Ship

Bring your firearm to our Killeen shop or mail it in from qualifying states. We provide shipping instructions.

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Disassembly & Prep

Complete teardown, degrease, sandblast, and pre-heat. Proper prep is what separates lasting finishes from peeling ones.

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Cerakote Application

Hand-sprayed in our climate-controlled booth by a certified applicator. Even coverage, no runs, no orange peel.

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Cure & Reassembly

Oven cured to spec, reassembled, function tested, and ready for pickup or insured return shipping.

PRICING

Cerakote Pricing Overview

What Customers Say

"Sent my Glock slide from Florida. Got it back in 10 days looking better than I imagined. The camo pattern was flawless. Will be sending more."

Verified Google Review

"Best Cerakote shop near Fort Cavazos, hands down. Fast turnaround, fair pricing, and the quality is outstanding. Long does right by the military community."

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4.9 on Google • 100+ Reviews
"Had my AR and two pistols done. Every single one came back perfect. No shortcuts, no excuses. This is the real deal."

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Nationwide Service

Mail Your Firearm From Anywhere in the Country

Not local? We accept mail-in orders from all 50 states. As a licensed FFL and Class III manufacturer, your firearm is in safe, insured hands from the moment it arrives.
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Request a Quote

Tell us what you need. Include photos if you can. We respond within 24 hours.

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Ship to Our FFL

We provide shipping instructions and a pre-paid return label option.

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We Do the Work

Same quality as walk-in customers. Progress photos throughout.

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Insured Return Shipping

Your custom firearm ships back fully insured, ready to go.

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FFL Licensed 
Fully Insured
ClassIII Mfg

MAIL-IN SHIPPING INFORMATION


One Service Per Submission

This intake form covers one service request at a time. If you need multiple services (for example, Cerakote and Stippling on the same item, or services on more than one firearm), please complete and submit this form once for each service.

Submitting separately helps us review, quote, and schedule each request accurately. All of your submissions will be linked to your contact information on our end.

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SERVICE REQUEST / INQUIRY

Lead times vary based on service type, complexity, current workload, and material availability. 

Any timeframes discussed or published are estimates only and are not guaranteed until your item has been reviewed and approved. 

By submitting this intake form, you acknowledge that final scheduling and completion timelines are confirmed after inspection and approval, not at intake.

By submitting this intake form, you acknowledge and agree that:

Items are received in working condition unless otherwise noted. Pre-existing defects, wear, or internal issues may not be visible prior to disassembly or refinishing and are not the responsibility of Custom Defense Firearms LLC.

Refinishing, coating, laser marking, or modification may void manufacturer warranties. It is the customer’s responsibility to verify warranty implications prior to service.

Cerakote, KG GunKote, and similar finishes are durable but not indestructible and are subject to normal wear, holster wear, handling, and environmental exposure. Multi-color or layered finishes are cosmetic in nature and are not warrantied.

Polymer, plastic, hybrid materials, optics, electronics, and accessories are processed at the owner’s risk due to heat, tolerances, and material variability.

Tight-tolerance or hand-fitted parts may require post-coating adjustment. Minor fitting, wear, or finish contact in these areas may occur.

Custom Defense Firearms LLC is not responsible for damage caused by shipping, improper installation, misuse, storage conditions, or work performed by third parties after service.

Items left unclaimed for extended periods may be considered abandoned in accordance with shop policy.

By signing below, you authorize Custom Defense Firearms LLC to perform the requested services and agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless Custom Defense Firearms LLC and its employees from claims or damages arising from the work performed, except in cases of proven gross negligence.

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Custom Defense Firearms LLC

1911 E. Rancier Avenue

Killeen, TX 76541

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CONTACT

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Text: 408-597-4867

E: customdefensefirearms@gmail.com

HOURS of OPERATION

Monday & Sunday - Closed

Tue – Fri: 10:00am – 6:00pm

Sat: 11:00am – 3:00pm

Custom Defense Firearms LLC

- 07/02 - Class III Manufacturer

- www.onlycustomguns.com

- Cerakote Certified Applicator

- Silencer Shop Kiosk Equipped

- Walk-in or Mail-in - Central Texas

Copyright - Custom Defense Firearms LLC - TX | Updated 04/2026

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