People Krylon rifles but I'm not sure I've ever seen a painted pistol. Has anyone done it? Did it negatively affect the handgun, especially the polymer? Was 'gripability' reduced? Someone said the paint may have solvents in it which eat away polymer, but I've seen plenty of painted ARs.
Anyone Spray-Paint (Krylon) a Handgun?
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I've painted plastic AR grips, fore ends and stocks with no ill effect and the steel slide of my Taurus 709 slim, also with no ill effects. Also painted the beat up wooden stock of my Remington 11-48. Also have a full paint job on a Savage 64 .22 rifle, plastic and steel parts. No issues.
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Ive painted a lot of things, but I dont paint handguns. Never thought it would hold up well enough to bother, even with the more expensive/permanent type paints. Between going in and out of holsters, and getting banged around, I really dont see it holding up well for very long.
Krylon works OK in general, and is removable, which I prefer, in case I change my mind down the road. Ive used it (in part) on a number of guns in the past, and it does OK.
Krylon does have their "Fusion" brand, which is supposed to bond to plastics, and be more durable in that respect, but I havent used it, just for that reason.
I have used Brownells Aluma Hyde II on a number of things, and it works quite well. You do have to follow the directions exactly though, or you can and will have troubles. It is more permanent, and may be a better choice for something like a handgun. Duracoat, and some of the others might even be better, I just dont have any experience with them to say. Downside to those type of things is, if you dont like the finished product, youre likely going to need a bead blast and refinish to change it.
Krylon works OK in general, and is removable, which I prefer, in case I change my mind down the road. Ive used it (in part) on a number of guns in the past, and it does OK.
Krylon does have their "Fusion" brand, which is supposed to bond to plastics, and be more durable in that respect, but I havent used it, just for that reason.
I have used Brownells Aluma Hyde II on a number of things, and it works quite well. You do have to follow the directions exactly though, or you can and will have troubles. It is more permanent, and may be a better choice for something like a handgun. Duracoat, and some of the others might even be better, I just dont have any experience with them to say. Downside to those type of things is, if you dont like the finished product, youre likely going to need a bead blast and refinish to change it.
I used gray spray paint on a government issue M9 while downrange. It took care of the places on the slide where the finish had worn down to the steel and didn't impact function.
I hung it on a tent frame in the open with a wire clothes hanger bent to allow the slide to hang by the front part where the guide rod would go. Quick shot, let it dry, and g2g.
I hung it on a tent frame in the open with a wire clothes hanger bent to allow the slide to hang by the front part where the guide rod would go. Quick shot, let it dry, and g2g.
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I saw a green & gold one in Packers country at a gun show.
It was a Springfield Armory 1911.
The guy was asking $2100 - while drooling, I walked away.
It was a Springfield Armory 1911.
The guy was asking $2100 - while drooling, I walked away.
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Bubba's done a lot of things to handguns.
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Try DuraCoat. It's made for guns. It is a 2 part epoxy. They actually came out with a spray can that keeps both parts separate until you are ready to activate it. Did my 80% lower with it and it turned out great. I will say, prep is everything. Follow their directions to a T and it easy to do.
I have some Enfield rifles that were originally painted semi-gloss black with Suncorite paint, and I have to admit it's tough to resist restoring them to that original finish. Suncorite is unobtainable in the US (toxic ingredients or such), but there's many substitutes. Tempting, but those are the only guns I have that I'd even consider painting.
I have to admit that I've seen painted guns that looked awesome, and I'm not saying I wouldn't buy one, it just ain't my thing to paint one myself.
I have to admit that I've seen painted guns that looked awesome, and I'm not saying I wouldn't buy one, it just ain't my thing to paint one myself.
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It's a good method to change a guns color temporarily for a specific job.
Headed to the desert? Spray tan and brown.
Jungle? Green.
Arctic? White.
Whatever you choose. So, it has practical applications but, it won't last for very long. On the bright side, it should be pretty easy to take off. (Except maybe on some plastic parts).
Headed to the desert? Spray tan and brown.
Jungle? Green.
Arctic? White.
Whatever you choose. So, it has practical applications but, it won't last for very long. On the bright side, it should be pretty easy to take off. (Except maybe on some plastic parts).
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