View Full Version : Paint it? Coat it? Shoot it?
Since opinions are like assholes and we have plenty of those to go around here, thought I would pick everyone's brains.
Trying to decide what to do with the rifle in the picture below. I basically have three options on my plate.
Option #1- don't do anything, it's fine just the way it is. Shoot the darn thing.
Option #2- pull the handguard and have it cerakoted to match the upper and lower receivers. It looks horrible the way it is.
Option #3- get some Krylon and try my hand at some sort of camo job. Cheaper and quicker than cerakote and will definitely improve the looks of the piece.
All thoughts and opinions welcome. Thanks.
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/rjs1970/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zpsd8c4be22.jpg
I've always wanted to krylon something. Just haven't grew the balls to actually make the step.
I think it looks fine if you plan on shooting it. If it's a safe queen I'd choose #2
BPTactical
03-16-2014, 20:25
Sometimes more is less Ray.
Sexy as is.
It looks like it shoots to me [Neene1]
Krylon wipes off with carb cleaner if you don't like it...[Coffee]
I've always wanted to krylon something. Just haven't grew the balls to actually make the step.
I think it looks fine if you plan on shooting it. If it's a safe queen I'd choose #2
Did you just pick all three options? [Shake]
spongejosh
03-16-2014, 21:04
Just shoot it. If anything I think the stock not matching is worse than the hand guard.
hurley842002
03-16-2014, 21:05
Leave it as is, or cerakote, but those hand guards are too nice for krylon. That is coming from someone who would love to have those hand guards but can't afford them, so take it for what it's worth.
Great-Kazoo
03-16-2014, 21:14
Unless you plan to keep it forever PLEASE DO NOT RATTLE CAN IT. I have seen some really nice items in the TP. decent pricing. BUT once i see that spray paint shit , i don't even bother. I picked up a rattle can AR ONCE. Sure the paint comes off easy, IF YOU PAINT over it. Spray paint don't come off nothing easy. plus it makes it harder to sell.
RCCrawler
03-16-2014, 21:18
The stock being a just a bit of a different shade triggers my OCD.
Just shoot it. If anything I think the stock not matching is worse than the hand guard.
Do you mean the stock being a slightly different shade of tan? Or the stock not being black? In person, the stock is so close to the same color as the receivers you can hardly tell a difference.
Just shoot it. If anything I think the stock not matching is worse than the hand guard.
The stock being a just a bit of a different shade triggers my OCD.
So, do I go with a black stock? The VLTOR is my preferred stock so the only way to get it to match the receivers would be to paint it or have it cerakoted.
hurley842002
03-16-2014, 21:20
Unless you plan to keep it forever PLEASE DO NOT RATTLE CAN IT. I have seen some really nice items in the TP. decent pricing. BUT once i see that spray paint shit , i don't even bother. I picked up a rattle can AR ONCE. Sure the paint comes off easy, IF YOU PAINT over it. Spray paint don't come off nothing easy. plus it makes it harder to sell.
Completely agree. I bought an aimpoint for a great price one time, it had been rattle canned, what a PITA to strip down! Never again.
Unless you plan to keep it forever PLEASE DO NOT RATTLE CAN IT. I have seen some really nice items in the TP. decent pricing. BUT once i see that spray paint shit , i don't even bother. I picked up a rattle can AR ONCE. Sure the paint comes off easy, IF YOU PAINT over it. Spray paint don't come off nothing easy. plus it makes it harder to sell.
Good point. I have been known to get bored with things and sell them.
Donate it and write it off on your taxes.
I would chose # 2 plus post option #12
The upper and lower are nicely coated, might as well match the Samson Evolution rail with it. If you sell it many will like the pro colored rail.
Also with black grip and mags I would get a black stock.
[Beer]
buffalobo
03-16-2014, 22:07
Three options.
What Bert said.
Opt #1 from above.
Wasting time fussing over it. Shoot it.
hghclsswhitetrsh
03-16-2014, 22:24
Option 4 - hand it down to me.
Seriously though, run it and see if you will enjoy it. If it's something you consider a forever gun drop some coin and make it look like you want it to.
SouthPaw
03-16-2014, 22:40
As is and shoot it. Like old two tone paint job.
JohnnyEgo
03-16-2014, 23:31
You once sent me a set of middy handguards when I had a need out of the kindness of your heart. I have a near-mint black I-mod on one of my rifles that I never use. I prefer the clubfoot. If you want to complete the two-tone look, PM me your address, and I will send it to you on Thursday.
You once sent me a set of middy handguards when I had a need out of the kindness of your heart. I have a near-mint black I-mod on one of my rifles that I never use. I prefer the clubfoot. If you want to complete the two-tone look, PM me your address, and I will send it to you on Thursday.
That is awesome of you to offer. I couldn't accept anything that expensive as a gift.
PM coming your way so we can discuss it.
[Beer]
spongejosh
03-17-2014, 19:19
So, do I go with a black stock? The VLTOR is my preferred stock so the only way to get it to match the receivers would be to paint it or have it cerakoted.
I think it would look good with a black stock.
TriggerHappy
03-17-2014, 19:53
I am in the same boat, I have 2 go-to rifles and am in the process of building 2 more...(I know, I have a problem) I am thinking about making the 3rd rifle "pretty", maybe a dip or some cerakote.
I would say if you have other rifles that are a "go-to", and can take a beating, finish this one with some cerakote and make it pretty. If you don't care about Krylon, as it looks horrible if you actually use the rifle, spray it. Or leave it looking like a step child that you don't care about.
I am a big fan of shit looking good, I say #2...
TriggerHappy
03-17-2014, 19:55
And I second the black stock idea. My OCD is right about where everyone else's is.
Black stock coming soon. Might make the black handguard look a bit more at home as well.
I like all of the options except spray paint.
Looks like just about everyone thinks spray paint is a bad idea.
I probably won't go that route.
Leaning towards just putting the black stock on it and enjoying it the way it is.
If you had brought it out to CRC on Saturday, you would have had all the metal nicely blasted and ready for a coat of something.
If it was mine, I would replace the stock with a black one and call it good. Honest, that is what I thought before I saw everyone else suggest the same thing.
If you had brought it out to CRC on Saturday, you would have had all the metal nicely blasted and ready for a coat of something.
Yeah, I bet. The wind was probably brutal out there.
Option #4, donate to me?
Hmm... I don't recall an option #4 in my original post. [Beer]
osok-308
03-20-2014, 18:49
The only thing it needs now is an optic!
The only thing it needs now is an optic!
While I agree I do need some sort of sight system, not sure this is going to get an optic. I doubt I'll shoot it past about 300 yards so I'm sure iron sights will suit me just fine.
[Beer]
Looks good to me, just go have some fun and shoot it! But I will say remember me when you get bored and want to start the next build [Beer]
hghclsswhitetrsh
03-20-2014, 21:00
I just want to add [Beer]
Since there is not a lot of [Beer] in the thread. And my response was clearly ignored...
[Beer]
mtnrider
03-20-2014, 21:08
How are you liking that Samson rail? I have one on my carbine and had issues getting it to line up level with the upper.
Option 4 - hand it down to me.
Seriously though, run it and see if you will enjoy it. If it's something you consider a forever gun drop some coin and make it look like you want it to.
Sorry, I know I saw this. I'm going to vote "no" on option 4. [Coffee]
hghclsswhitetrsh
03-20-2014, 21:58
You don't get a vote, we do.
[Beer]
Option 4 - hand it down to me.
Seriously though, run it and see if you will enjoy it. If it's something you consider a forever gun drop some coin and make it look like you want it to.
And my response was clearly ignored...
Sorry, I know I saw this. I'm going to vote "no" on option 4. [Coffee]
[Flower]
How are you liking that Samson rail? I have one on my carbine and had issues getting it to line up level with the upper.
This is my second one. Might not be my favorite of all time but I haven't had any issues getting either one to go together or line up correctly. I do like the diameter of it and the way it feels in my hand.
Put the black stock on this afternoon. Think I'll leave it like this and enjoy it.
Thank you you all for the opinions and advice.
[Beer]
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/rjs1970/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1_zps7b96b150.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/rjs1970/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2_zpse36be88a.jpg
You sound like my wife in the morning when she's getting dressed. I don't see how we can possibly help you with this decision if we don't know what color shoes you'll be wearing when you shoot it.
I think it looks bad-ass just as it is. It would look less bad-ass if you changed anything. But, like you said.....opinions are like assholes.....
osok-308
03-23-2014, 10:47
While I agree I do need some sort of sight system, not sure this is going to get an optic. I doubt I'll shoot it past about 300 yards so I'm sure iron sights will suit me just fine.
[Beer]
The iron sights here are great! I love the look of this rifle!
BPTactical
03-23-2014, 11:18
You sound like my wife in the morning when she's getting dressed. I don't see how we can possibly help you with this decision if we don't know what color shoes you'll be wearing when you shoot it.
[LOL]
spongejosh
03-23-2014, 12:48
I like it!
I put somewhere between fifty and seventy-five rounds through it today. Ran like a top. Even ate some subsonic stuff I had loaded for my last one that wouldn't run in that rifle.
I'm a happy camper.
Now I need to decide on a load and get the sights dialed in.
Powered by vBulletin® Version 4.2.3 Copyright © 2025 vBulletin Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.