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Colby

12-15-2010, 11:56

Hope this is not considered SPAM, just wanted to share a couple pictures of this AR that I coated because it belongs to a forum member. Rifle, scope, furniture and all components started their life solid black.

Hope you like it. Pictures don't really do it justice, it is pretty stunning in person.

Shawn

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/MtnManCO/DSC_0206.jpg

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/MtnManCO/DSC_0211.jpg

nogaroheli

12-15-2010, 12:02

That looks sweet! What kind of coating did you use?

Byte Stryke

12-15-2010, 12:21

Very Nice

ChunkyMonkey

12-15-2010, 12:35

Nice... how's the buffer spring setup?

ChadAmberg

12-15-2010, 16:25

That just looks damn fantastic.

henpecked

12-15-2010, 16:43

Nice work, do you have anymore pictures?

Colby

12-16-2010, 16:31

Thanks for the comments. It is coated in a Matte Silver and Target Grey Tef-Cote, which is my teflon coating.

Henpecked,
More pictures of that gun or other guns?

MB888,
I did this one a few months back, have probably done a hundred guns since then, so I don't really remember how this particular one was set up. If the owner sees this post he can probably fill you in.

Shawn

henpecked

12-16-2010, 16:40

If you have more of that gun and any others that you've done.

opie011

12-16-2010, 16:42

Sweet pics and sweet rifle[Beer]

OneGuy67

12-16-2010, 17:02

Colby

12-16-2010, 17:08

Here are some before, during and after photos of that AR. They aren't that great. The rest are just some of my favorites. I've got a gallery on my website, but I don't know what the rules are for posting websites, plus that isn't what I was trying to do by posting this, I just thought you guys would dig his rifle.

Before:

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/MtnManCO/P1020919.jpg

During:

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/MtnManCO/P1030057.jpg

After:

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/MtnManCO/P1030109.jpg

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/MtnManCO/P1030108.jpg

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/MtnManCO/P1030113.jpg

Misc:

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/MtnManCO/P1020863.jpg

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/MtnManCO/P1030058.jpg

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/MtnManCO/DSC_0172.jpg

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/MtnManCO/DSC_0189.jpg

Hope you liked!

van7559

12-16-2010, 18:34

nice work you should look into becoming a vendor here

OneGuy67

12-16-2010, 18:45

Hell! I'll ask! What is your website and how do I get ahold of you to make my guns as pretty?

Irving

12-16-2010, 18:52

You are very talented.

2ndAmendment

12-16-2010, 20:18

Can I borrow everything listed here for a few day????[Hyper]

Byte Stryke

12-17-2010, 00:35

Hell! I'll ask! What is your website and how do I get ahold of you to make my guns as pretty?

from his profile:
http://altitudegunworks.com/

theGinsue

12-18-2010, 01:20

That just looks damn fantastic.

I couldn't have said it better myself. Amazing work. I'm especially impressed with how the scope turned out on the first rifle you posted (in the OP).

I, too, am interested in the durability of the teflon and any other coatings used. Any data on that for us?

What is the average turn-around time for most firearms?

Colby

12-18-2010, 11:00

Thanks again guys. I wasn't sure exactly how the AR would be received. They guy that I coated it for gave me freedom on how to coat it, he just wanted it to look nice. Every AR that I have done or have seen done are always Black, Tan or OD Green. I wanted to do something that was a complete departure from that. This gun is his play around gun, it doesn't need to be camo and doesn't need to disappear in the bush, it just needs to look good at the range:) Because of this, I thought it would be cool to do something different that would look classy and not "blingy".

As far as the durability of the Tef-Cote, people always ask if it will chip, scratch or wear. Yes, any coating will! I'm not going to lie and tell you that this is the only coating ever made that will resist all things. Now, that being said, it is VERY durable. My customers feel that it is a better and more durable coating than most factory coatings and they send me brand new guns all the time to have them coated. The most common comparison that you see is between Cerakote and Teflon. People ask for Cerakote by name because they have done a great job of marketing and I do apply Cerakote if that is what the customer wants. They have tons of data to back up their product because the did tons of testing while trying to get government contracts. No one has really done the same amount of testing on a teflon product. In the real world, I don't think you could tell them apart as far as function goes. I do prefer the friction reducing properties of the Teflon, personally. The main difference to me is that the Cerakote product is about 10 times the cost of Teflon. Because of that, I charge more for it, not because I think it is better, but because it costs me more.

I coat rifles for some of the best custom rifle builders in the country. 90% of the work that I do is for Gunsmiths. They all prefer the Teflon to any other finish and not because of the cost. They are building $5,000.00 guns, another $50.00 for coating would not matter to them, they simply want the best. The chemical, weather and wear resistance of it is pretty amazing. The cosmetic enhancement is an added bonus. A simple Matte Black Teflon is beautiful, durable and pretty inexpensive.

My typical turn around time for a standard refinish job is about 2 to 3 weeks in my shop. A little more if it is something fancy, a little less if things are slow. I am a one man shop, so it can vary a little bit, but quality control is easy to manage this way.

I also do Gunsmithing when time allows, Parts Replacement and I don't stock any guns, but can special order most any gun at pretty significant discounts.

Sorry for the long winded reply. Hope I answered all your questions.

Shawn

theGinsue

12-18-2010, 13:43

Thanks for the reply and info. I really like what you're doing and think that I'll probably be looking to get a couple of guns done here in the future.

rondog

12-18-2010, 14:49

Wow, those all look great! "Coatings" aren't my cup of tea, I'd never do it to one of mine, but if that's what a guy wants, more power to him. It sure looks like you're damn good at it! I like the "multi-color" effect on that AR. Just getting my M1 re-parked was a major leap of faith for me.

battle_sight_zero

12-19-2010, 20:32

I have been a customer of Shawn for several years. So far his outfit has parkerised an AK, and a Jungle Carbine. He has reblued a 586 and a Model 19. The Smith techs checked the model 19 for me(for another reason) and they said the blue was good as the original. Now as far Teffcoating, he has done an 3 XD pistol slides, 2 XDM Slides, 2 FNP slides, 1 Glock slide, an entire winchester shotgun, a 30/06 Mauser build, two FN patrol rifles and a SIG 556 Swat . His work is immaculate. When I find a good firearm worthy of a refinish it goes to him. The finish he puts on holds better than the factory finish in fact note how many XD and XDMs he has done for me, his finish is far superior to the finish that SA places on those fine pistols.

Sorry about the crappy pictures. Anyways the 9mm and 40SW XDMs slides in the pictures were refinished. When compared to my new XDM 45 you cant tell the difference in color etc. Except the finish is more durable. In reference to the SIG SWAT I asked for a lighter tone vs the upper. Great work and better than the SIG finish it came with. In fact I bought that rifle new and when it arrived it scratched up. SIG customer service would not do a darn thing to make it right so I sent it to Shawn. Also the FN Patrol Rifle pictured took a nice fall down the side of hill in 2008 with me on a deer hunt while we were filming a hunting show for the "Outdoor Edge Love of the Hunt". I was so sad after that because I just dinged up a 900 dollar rifle and 500 dollar scope. Anyways they took it in and you cant tell anything ever happened to it. I also have a rifle that can hold up to the elements.

I am very impressed by his work and have spent a some bucks over the years on his services. So far my requests have been for just one color base because I was just trying to make things more durable with a better finish. So for those of you that want your guns to look new or special this guy can do it. I will be sending him a IMBEL FAL after the start of the new year. Can wait to see where that goes. In closing getting your slides or firearms out to Shawn is pretty easy. I just use USPS insured when I send a slide. I usally get it back within 2-3 weeks wi.th an email from Shawn letting me know what is going on. Rifles I send out via. Fed Ex. I have noticed over the years many people looking for work to be done, this is another excellent option for you.

henpecked

01-29-2011, 19:21

Back to the top for a real nice looking gun

sniper7

01-31-2011, 19:53

sweet pics!

TDYRanger

01-31-2011, 22:44

Akyla

02-10-2011, 23:11

That is damn pretty!

rabb

04-28-2011, 01:36

awesome pictures! and nice rifle!

b52buff

04-28-2011, 18:11

Very,very nice ![Beer]

Grime

05-24-2011, 09:56

Absolutely beautiful work.

rondog

05-24-2011, 10:13

I just posted a query on your website about this, can you replicate the original Suncorite paint on old Enfield rifles? I have this Jungle Carbine I might consider refinishing, since I already did the wood.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/guns/my%20Enfields/DSCN2483.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/guns/my%20Enfields/DSCN2395.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/guns/my%20Enfields/DSCN2924.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/guns/my%20Enfields/DSCN2916.jpg

Colby

05-25-2011, 09:08

rondog,
I sent you an email reply yesterday, let me know if you didn't receive it.

Colby

Ranger

05-25-2011, 09:11

Damn that's a pretty weapon!