Research: It may be helpful to seek out other examples of firearms that have been finished with DuraCoat, CeraKoat, hydrographics, etc.

Reflect: How can you visually identify one modern firearm finish from another?

Respond: explain at least four visual characteristics that the firearms professional can use to identify a particular modern finish. These characteristics can span the spectrum of finishes, or focus on a single one.

Complete and submit the attached worksheet to develop a checklist of cues you can refer to when attempting to identify the finish on a firearm.