My pistols with "bling"

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Mud Pie

Discussion Starter · Oct 10, 2008

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My pistols with "bling"

For a little while now I've been using the 23kt real gold inlay from Brownells on some of my pistols. I don't know why, but I liked the look of a little bling on some of my pistols....

The Combat Commander was my work pistol for quite a few years, from quite a few years ago, the Ruger MkII was the NRA edition that I've never fired, just pimped it out to show all the engravings. The pics are before I cleaned it all up, so it's still a little sloppy on the inlay.

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Ooben

· #2 · Oct 10, 2008

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Nice looking work! Can you explain how that's done? I've got a few weapons I would like to do something kinda like that....
Thanks,
Mike

yankee2500

· #3 · Oct 13, 2008

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+1 on the nice looking work, really dresses it up. John

olsalt

· #4 · Mar 3, 2009

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Looks great what did you use and any tips to offer us out here

AO2BOB

· #5 · Dec 2, 2009

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Very nice! Can you tell us how?

Tarheel

· #6 · Dec 2, 2009

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...well, MP, it appears you have a command performance to attend to...

Tarheel

...beautiful work...

rar0

· #7 · Dec 2, 2009

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Excellent work!!

When do you perform (let us know How)??

G

· #8 · Dec 3, 2009

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Ditto, absolutely professional work.

Finaddict

· #9 · Dec 3, 2009

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nice bling

xxjdmcivicek9xx

· #10 · Feb 11, 2010

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yes the gold inlay looks awesome!!i would love to do this to some of my guns!

RogueLCP

· #11 · Feb 11, 2010

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The gold inlays look fantastic. You do excellent work.

G

· #12 · Feb 11, 2010

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Very nice indeed, looks like you may have just started a home business ;D

Hardcase

· #13 · Mar 9, 2010

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Go to www.brownells.com and do a search for "Gold Lode". It comes in a kit and it's a cinch to use. If you've got a dark finished gun with good, sharp lettering or engraving, the gold finish will really make it pop out. It should be under $20 for the kit, which should do several guns.

Deadbolt

· #14 · Mar 9, 2010

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Does anybody know if there is a supplier for different colored "paints" to contrast other rifles or pistols? I've seen people paint the engraved writing/rollmarks on their guns, but I'm not sure how well it would stand up to abuse. I'd like to find something in dark grey. and a little red.

MoHawk

· #15 · Mar 9, 2010

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MP, you are a true craftsman & I really admire your work. The only problem I have with it, after spending the time to do the painstaking work, I wouldn't want to shoot them.

G

· #16 · Mar 9, 2010

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Deadbolt said:
Does anybody know if there is a supplier for different colored "paints" to contrast other rifles or pistols? I've seen people paint the engraved writing/rollmarks on their guns, but I'm not sure how well it would stand up to abuse. I'd like to find something in dark grey. and a little red.

Paint made for automobile engines work. Appliance paint works well, too. It might take several coats to make the color stand out. The gun "black" wants to show thru. You need to make sure you remove all oil residue, first.

Deadbolt

· #17 · Mar 9, 2010

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I was starting to think engine paints too. Might have to browse the aisle at Napa and see if I can find what I'm after.

Sassi

· #18 · Mar 9, 2010

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It all looks good and sounds good but is this just for show, or will it stand up to regular cleanings and wipe downs on a regular basis?

drew4justice

· #19 · Mar 9, 2010

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Deadbolt said:
Does anybody know if there is a supplier for different colored "paints" to contrast other rifles or pistols? I've seen people paint the engraved writing/rollmarks on their guns, but I'm not sure how well it would stand up to abuse. I'd like to find something in dark grey. and a little red.

Absolutely. Duracoat is made for this. Check http://www.duracoat-finishes.com/

You can also do a youtube search for duracoat to see it in action.

I hope this helps.

Drew

TRIGGER_1

· #20 · Mar 9, 2010

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Mud Pie........Outstanding Craftmanship..........

MoHawk.....You and Mud Pie got it going on.................... 8) 8) 8)

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