Does that cut down through the steel creating a rust risk (calling for a clear ceracoat to maintain it)
How to dress up your Glock.
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LimaCharlie
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Engraving?
Colt Python 357 Magnum - Yes
Glock G40 MOS 10mm - No.
Colt Python 357 Magnum - Yes
Glock G40 MOS 10mm - No.
What is the format of the "base file" that contains the artwork or pattern?
If he can tell you what that is, then maybe you can supply your own artwork that he can then engrave onto your Glock slide.
If he can tell you what that is, then maybe you can supply your own artwork that he can then engrave onto your Glock slide.
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GunnyUSMC
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I’m not sure what format he’s using.
Old Dog
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I dunno, gotta find the thermometer, must have a fever... that 19X slide is actually growing on me... must resist...
I am the world's biggest sucker for engraving on handguns, especially S&W revolvers, Colt 1911s. I'd do well undercover in a cartel (if I only spoke Spanish).
@LimaCharlie - can you tell us who did the engraving on your Python (not meaning to derail your thread, Gunny!)?
I am the world's biggest sucker for engraving on handguns, especially S&W revolvers, Colt 1911s. I'd do well undercover in a cartel (if I only spoke Spanish).
@LimaCharlie - can you tell us who did the engraving on your Python (not meaning to derail your thread, Gunny!)?
InTheSwamp
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So many nice "dresses" for Glock out there, I like some, others not so much. After so many years shooting them, I have grown to like my Glocks 100% stock, with the exception of the sights.
Actually, they favorite the charro style of engraving, and it has to be done by hand. Not by machine.
You learn a lot about cartels having grown up in Juaritos.
InTheSwamp
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Well, that's just a technicality.
CapnMac
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The graphics would not be difficult, as Brandon points out, it's the translating them into the CAM file the engraver uses (and those do tend to vary).
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my thoughts too! to each their own ….but…
pattern reminds me of Rayon shirts from the early 90’s!
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GunnyUSMC
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When I have him do the engraving on my 458 Socom, I just gave him the picture of Bullet Bill and told him the size and type of font I wanted. He’s been doing laser engraving for around 4 years now.
Pudge
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I think the world needs more paisley Glocks.
I have seen quite a few Glock slides that have been laser engraved or electro-etched. Some look great while others not so much. The same goes with sipping jobs on Glock frames. Some stippling jobs look great while others do not.
I do like how others customize their pistols and they do turn out good if the stippling, laser engraving/electro-etching is all done well.
I do like how others customize their pistols and they do turn out good if the stippling, laser engraving/electro-etching is all done well.
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GunnyUSMC
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Most laser engraving machines can take w variety of formats, JPG, TIFF, BMP, but the "best" in my experience seems to be SVG ( Vector).
But you can turn whatever you design on into a SVG, like a CAD file for example. Just a matter of exporting it.
LimaCharlie
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Colt factory
gc70
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These folks do nice work on simple things like logo engraving, but really shine for full-build projects.
And these folks sell design files.
Col. Harrumph
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Same old wh*re in a new dress. 
Skylerbone
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@Ks5shooter i cannot unsee all that color!
I don’t find a thing wrong with customization, in fact I have any number of ugly pistols that would benefit greatly from a facelift. Thank you for sharing Gunny.
I don’t find a thing wrong with customization, in fact I have any number of ugly pistols that would benefit greatly from a facelift. Thank you for sharing Gunny.
