Scratched my new RAMI BD in two places today :/

[Pat Riot]

If you use a Sharpie or a Birchwood Casey paint pen it will really stick out. Actually, it’ll look worse. Guess how I know? I wish I could back this up with a photo but the gun I touched up got traded.

That finish looks like you could have someone use Cerakote (not the heat cure type) to gently touch up that area but honestly, I wouldn’t bother.
I can guarantee that if you shoot it, clean it, handle it, hand it to a buddy, you will get more scratches.

 

[Garandimal]

Anyone know a decent paint to fix this? I don't need something extremely durable. Just something that will blend in okay enough until I can get it handled by a professional.

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Aww man, it's toast.

Throw it away - and get a new one that will shoot.




GR

 

[KarateHottie93]

A CZ Rami is far from a collectors piece and IMO the least desirable pistol in the CZ lineup. I believe CZ custom out of AZ, not CZ usa, can and does apply the poly coat finish.

To me it is though. I'm normally only this into revolvers but the RAMI is an exception. It's a gun I've dreamed of owning since I was a kid and saw it in a magazine, and then even more a decade later when the decocker version came around. Never thought I would find a brand new one in person. I get that it's not an original Python or a mint condition Luger but it has an unusual amount of sentimental value to me.

 

[WVsig]

To me it is though. I'm normally only this into revolvers but the RAMI is an exception. It's a gun I've dreamed of owning since I was a kid and saw it in a magazine, and then even more a decade later when the decocker version came around. Never thought I would find a brand new one in person. I get that it's not an original Python or a mint condition Luger but it has an unusual amount of sentimental value to me.

@sevt_chevelle is correct CZ custom can repoly coat the slide for $100. https://czcustom.com/custom-work/install-refinish-slide-polycoat.html

 

[potmetal]

I got rid of an SP-01 tactical in Urban Gray because of how easily you can scratch that painted finish. It was a great shooter but I got a Tristar S-120 which is pretty much the same gun with a tough chrome finish. It shoots just as well, has a great trigger and doesn't get a scratch from being laid down on the shooting bench at the range.
I always had a yearning for the Rami, got one last year, and found I like shooting the other models better.

 

[WVsig]

I got rid of an SP-01 tactical in Urban Gray because of how easily you can scratch that painted finish. It was a great shooter but I got a Tristar S-120 which is pretty much the same gun with a tough chrome finish. It shoots just as well, has a great trigger and doesn't get a scratch from being laid down on the shooting bench at the range.
I always had a yearning for the Rami, got one last year, and found I like shooting the other models better.

My Shadow 2 is similar. It is the poor prep work prior to the finish being applied. I am going to just shoot it until it all peels off and then I will get it hard chromed.

 

[mokin]

To me it is though. I'm normally only this into revolvers but the RAMI is an exception. It's a gun I've dreamed of owning since I was a kid and saw it in a magazine, and then even more a decade later when the decocker version came around. Never thought I would find a brand new one in person. I get that it's not an original Python or a mint condition Luger but it has an unusual amount of sentimental value to me.

I can kind of understand where you are coming from. I wanted a Browning Hi Power since I was in high school. I eventually got one. It was used but I loved it. It was my carry gun until I noticed how much wear was starting to show. I decided to get a Glock. I still have the BHP and shoot it on a regular basis. It's a favorite at three gun matches. But I don't carry it anymore. It might still get scratched but it will be during a match or shooting with a friend. There might be a good story attached to it. As was stated earlier, scratches mean character. They make it unique.

 

[FFGColorado]

Im not really seeing much of a scratch. Must look worse in person.

Just carry and use it a while, and youll get to see all sorts of scuffs and scratches.

Yup, if you cary it, it will get some carry rubs/scratches. If you shoot it, even more..Tool...

 

[KarateHottie93]

Yup, if you cary it, it will get some carry rubs/scratches. If you shoot it, even more..Tool...

I personally carry no further than my vehicle but I know what you mean. I've honestly already gave up on babying this RAMI and my Cobra. Again, it was just sentimental. Wanted a RAMI forever but REALLY wanted it once the BD version came out. Wanted a NEW Colt double action my whole life but that was literally impossible till the Cobra came out. Saw it at SHOT Show...had to have it.

Years later, I go in an FFL to purchase my first unused gun. A Cobra that I called around about for weeks...before finally finding a place that had gotten one in that morning. I show up, fill out the paperwork, and then see the RAMI in a case to my left...while I'm standing at the register paying for the Colt. Obviously walked out with both and have been going crazy about every little scuff since. Plus both have 2020 serials which is pretty cool year I guess.

At this point, I love the way both shoot so I'm just gonna enjoy them for their intended purpose. While the Cobra was perfect out of the box, the RAMI was pretty stiff compared to how it is now. The machining was ridiculously tight. After thousands of dry fires (with an o ring), it's incredibly smooth. As a result though, the hammer is scraped one one side where it was just barely grazing the frame. I guess it's worth it for a much better double action pull though.

 

[Yo Mama]

What do you think happens to the insides when you shoot it?

Also, alot of scratches are where the finish grabbed material from the other object that it came in contact with. Some clp and a q tip may rub it right out.

 

[Styx]

Guns that I don't want getting scared up and showing wear or losing value do not get shot. If you're going to shoot and carry it, it's going to get scratch up and will show wear..

 

[Styx]

I personally carry no further than my vehicle but I know what you mean. I've honestly already gave up on babying this RAMI and my Cobra. Again, it was just sentimental. Wanted a RAMI forever but REALLY wanted it once the BD version came out. Wanted a NEW Colt double action my whole life but that was literally impossible till the Cobra came out. Saw it at SHOT Show...had to have it.

Years later, I go in an FFL to purchase my first unused gun. A Cobra that I called around about for weeks...before finally finding a place that had gotten one in that morning. I show up, fill out the paperwork, and then see the RAMI in a case to my left...while I'm standing at the register paying for the Colt. Obviously walked out with both and have been going crazy about every little scuff since. Plus both have 2020 serials which is pretty cool year I guess.

At this point, I love the way both shoot so I'm just gonna enjoy them for their intended purpose. While the Cobra was perfect out of the box, the RAMI was pretty stiff compared to how it is now. The machining was ridiculously tight. After thousands of dry fires (with an o ring), it's incredibly smooth. As a result though, the hammer is scraped one one side where it was just barely grazing the frame. I guess it's worth it for a much better double action pull though.

Buy another Rami... Keep the new one in the box in your safe, and shoot the crap out of the other...

 

[daniel craig]

Where’s the scratch?

As a general rule, if you don’t want your equipment to show signs of wear or use, don’t use it.

 

[jhb]

if ya carry, its gonna get scratched and wear marks no matter how ya try to limit it.

dont worry about it. it's trying to control something that doesnt need to be controlled.

control things like not dropping or beating up things that matter much more.