I know all about the DLC coating. Word over on the Hide is that recent batches of actions getting DLC coating were showing that quality was starting to drop off.

I'll be within 2hrs of the shop in NC that Ted recommends, but I've played with a cerakoted M5. Maybe a hair stickier than my inflated, but with a little breaking in I don't think it will be noticeable. Also Cerakote is about $100 less than the DLC process.