View Full Version : Pistol Redo
slamfire51
04-08-2011, 01:12 PM
I am tired of the ugly paint on my pistol. I am about to send off the paperwork for a SBR so I figured I needed to pretty it up.
Here's the ugly beast before sandblasting.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/Canis-latrans/latest3282011004.jpg
I just finished sandblasting it.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/Canis-latrans/sandblasted482011002.jpg
After a "Shake and Bake", she's done.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/Canis-latrans/finished482011001JPG2.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/Canis-latrans/finished482011004JPG2.jpg
Another redo last night. Stained to black. Looks better, IMO.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/Canis-latrans/finalredo492011002.jpg
FunkyPertwee
04-08-2011, 02:28 PM
I need to teach myself some wood working. I've got some hand guards to experement on before I do my PSL.
slamfire51
04-08-2011, 02:54 PM
I'd rather someone beat me than to have to do any woodworking.
I hate it with a passion.
FunkyPertwee
04-08-2011, 03:22 PM
I'd rather someone beat me than to have to do any woodworking.
I hate it with a passion.
Really? It seemed like it would be a nice project to me, just refinishing some handguards.
slamfire51
04-08-2011, 03:23 PM
Really? It seemed like it would be a nice project to me, just refinishing some handguards.
After you do 50-60, it gets old really fast.
Still hate it.
slamfire51
04-08-2011, 05:59 PM
She's done. See post #1.
AKTexas
04-08-2011, 08:31 PM
You are going to SBR? What kind of stock?
slamfire51
04-08-2011, 08:35 PM
You are going to SBR? What kind of stock?
Going with a side folder of some type. I haven't decided which yet.
AKTexas
04-08-2011, 08:36 PM
Going with a side folder of some type. I haven't decided which yet.
ACE?
slamfire51
04-08-2011, 08:42 PM
ACE?
Don't know.
I'm thinking the HG would look better black.
What do you think?
AKTexas
04-08-2011, 08:45 PM
Don't know.
I'm thinking the HG would look better black.
What do you think?
Black would be good.
slamfire51
04-08-2011, 08:47 PM
Black would be good.
That's what I'm thinking.
Maybe a modified Saiga forearm.
AKTexas
04-08-2011, 08:48 PM
That's what I'm thinking.
when you SBR you can put the real vertical grip back on?
slamfire51
04-08-2011, 08:49 PM
I'll look into forward grips while I'm deciding which folder to get.
AKTexas
04-08-2011, 08:51 PM
I'll look into forward grips while I'm deciding which folder to get.
Eager to see the results once done.
slamfire51
04-08-2011, 08:52 PM
Eager to see the results once done.
You know I'm gonna post it when it's done. I can't wait.
FunkyPertwee
04-08-2011, 11:49 PM
Is this gun going to keep its current front end? I'd think the stock wouldn't make much difference on a gun with a one inch sight radius.
BTW, this looks a lot like your home made short brakes. http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=XTGBART&name=Bart+Brake+for+AK+rifles+w%2F+14mm+Left+hand+ threads&groupid=64
https://www.aimsurplus.com/EOS/images/product/xtgbart.jpg
slamfire51
04-09-2011, 07:36 AM
Is this gun going to keep its current front end? I'd think the stock wouldn't make much difference on a gun with a one inch sight radius.
BTW, this looks a lot like your home made short brakes. http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=XTGBART&name=Bart+Brake+for+AK+rifles+w%2F+14mm+Left+hand+ threads&groupid=64
https://www.aimsurplus.com/EOS/images/product/xtgbart.jpg
Dang, come up with a good idea, and everyone copies it.
That looks like a saw blade on the front. I'm sure a smooth face would do just as well, unless you want to poke someone.
I did another redo on the HG last night.
It's done.
whos2kno
04-09-2011, 07:57 AM
looks much better!!!!
slamfire51
04-09-2011, 07:58 AM
[QUOTE=FunkyPertwee;120807]Is this gun going to keep its current front end? I'd think the stock wouldn't make much difference on a gun with a one inch sight radius.
It has a 4" sight radius.
You would be incorrect.
Have you ever shot a shorty off sandbags? I can hit clays @ 100yds pretty consistently. With a stock, it's possible the same can be achieved.
The cool factor also figures into SBR'ing it. :eyebrows:
BTW, the barrel length can be changed at a later date.
Mndfusion
04-24-2011, 04:10 PM
It really does look a lot better de-camoed. That pistols sweet man!
Have you stocked it yet. I think a krinky triangle folder would be sweet.
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