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I've used Duracoat for probably 10 years now. I won't claim that it's as durable as Cerakote but I haven't really had issues with it if I let if sit and fully cure. It's real easy to use and no oven needed. I've generally degreased and sprayed without using a bead blaster. I've only had one issue ever which was my fault because I had used paint stripper to get the old paint off and didn't get it cleaned well enough before spraying.
I've used it extensively as well. It's reasonably durable, even held up on an AR-15 9mm bolt well enough (500 rounds ish before I sold it maybe?) it will eventually wear on a bearing surface like that, but it takes quite a bit. I think by then, only the corners of the bearing surfaces had worn. Been awhile, though. On stuff like a barrel or receiver I don't think it's going to have noticeable differences to ceracoat if properly applied, because most likely, neither is going to come off in your lifetime.