Custom paint job on a pistol

lakings · January 30, 2009, 02:40 PM

I was wondering if anybody knows where I can get a custom paint job on my M&P 45 pistol. I want to get an Israeli flag painted on it. Any sources/links would be much appreciated.

sserdlihc · January 30, 2009, 02:43 PM

Seriously?

Bill DeShivs · January 30, 2009, 02:46 PM

I guess I'm a dinosaur-
Used to be, people would have things engraved on special firearms. Now they want custom paint.

lakings · January 30, 2009, 02:47 PM

Very serious

hyrczyk · January 30, 2009, 03:01 PM

Try dura coat/lauer custom weapons-they may be able to help.

sserdlihc · January 30, 2009, 03:09 PM

To each his own, I suppose.

btolliverjr · January 30, 2009, 03:13 PM

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Seriously?

Did you ever consider that maybe Lakings is from Israel? It is HIS gun and what HE wants. I don't think he would have wasted his time posting this thread if he wasn't serious.

sserdlihc · January 30, 2009, 03:19 PM

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Did you ever consider that maybe Lakings is from Israel? It is HIS gun and what HE wants. I don't think he would have wasted his time posting this thread if he wasn't serious.

Yes, I did consider it. And again..."to each his own" That is what makes this country great!!
You just don't see very many "custom painted pistols". Or atleast I haven't seen that many.

David Armstrong · January 30, 2009, 03:21 PM

I woiuld think that just about anybody with experience in the custom model and/or auto painting game could do it, but I would have to wonder if it would last for any time under the rigors of carry and shooting, if that is an issue. Otherwise, I'd think having an engraving would be the better route.

btolliverjr · January 30, 2009, 03:23 PM

Did you really think he wasn't being serious?

Even after he posted it 2 different times and you asked "seriously" in each thread?

sserdlihc · January 30, 2009, 03:28 PM

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Did you really think he wasn't being serious? Even after he posted it 2 different times and you asked "seriously" in each thread?

I only asked him seriously once. My concern would be the wear issue also. Not the fact of what he has painted on it. I know holster wear can remove blueing and on stainless can produce shiny spots.

gollbladder13 · January 30, 2009, 03:29 PM

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I would have to wonder if it would last for any time under the rigors of carry and shooting

Maybe he's not intending to shoot it? My dad buys all sorts of musical instrument he doesn't know how to play just so he can put a cool finish on it and put it on the wall...

sserdlihc · January 30, 2009, 03:31 PM

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Maybe he's not intending to shoot it? My dad buys all sorts of musical instrument he doesn't know how to play just so he can put a cool finish on it and put it on the wall...

A good possibility there.

btolliverjr · January 30, 2009, 03:56 PM

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I only asked him seriously once.

Sorry, it was someone else that asked the same thing on the other thread.

sserdlihc · January 30, 2009, 04:05 PM

Oh, no sweat.

dajowi · January 30, 2009, 11:52 PM

Holy cow! We've gone from engraving to painting - what's this world coming to

Naterstein · January 31, 2009, 12:12 AM

Me personally, I would go for engraving too. Then maybe a nice custom finish but leave the engraving stainless to make it pop.

JohnPaul · January 31, 2009, 12:21 AM

oldkim · January 31, 2009, 12:21 AM

Here's some sites I found on the net.

The first two can definitely engrave. The last one is an option to add color to the engraving (not permanent). Not sure if the first two can add the color for you or not. Need to check with them.

http://www.zipgraver.com/GLOCKENG.htm

http://www.engravingextraordinare.com/Process.html

http://www.instructables.com/id/Colo...tal_Gun_Slide/

David Armstrong · January 31, 2009, 01:40 PM

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Maybe he's not intending to shoot it?

Maybe. That is why the rest of the sentence, which you conveniently left out, reads "....if that is an issue. "

January 30, 2009, 02:40 PM	#1
lakings Member Join Date: January 19, 2009 Location: California Posts: 19	Custom paint job on a pistol I was wondering if anybody knows where I can get a custom paint job on my M&P 45 pistol. I want to get an Israeli flag painted on it. Any sources/links would be much appreciated.

January 30, 2009, 02:43 PM	#2
sserdlihc Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2008 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,454	Seriously? __________________ Familiarity breeds contempt, while rarity wins admiration. Aupleius If someone doesn't like you, that's their problem! Milton Childress

January 30, 2009, 02:46 PM	#3
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	I guess I'm a dinosaur- Used to be, people would have things engraved on special firearms. Now they want custom paint. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

January 30, 2009, 03:09 PM	#6
sserdlihc Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2008 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,454	To each his own, I suppose. __________________ Familiarity breeds contempt, while rarity wins admiration. Aupleius If someone doesn't like you, that's their problem! Milton Childress

January 30, 2009, 04:05 PM	#15
sserdlihc Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2008 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,454	Oh, no sweat. __________________ Familiarity breeds contempt, while rarity wins admiration. Aupleius If someone doesn't like you, that's their problem! Milton Childress

January 30, 2009, 02:47 PM	#4
lakings Member Join Date: January 19, 2009 Location: California Posts: 19	Very serious

January 30, 2009, 03:01 PM	#5
hyrczyk Member Join Date: January 24, 2009 Location: NE WI Posts: 24	Try dura coat/lauer custom weapons-they may be able to help.

January 30, 2009, 03:21 PM	#9
David Armstrong Junior member Join Date: January 24, 2005 Location: SW Louisiana Posts: 2,289	I woiuld think that just about anybody with experience in the custom model and/or auto painting game could do it, but I would have to wonder if it would last for any time under the rigors of carry and shooting, if that is an issue. Otherwise, I'd think having an engraving would be the better route.

January 30, 2009, 03:23 PM	#10
btolliverjr Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2008 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 423	Did you really think he wasn't being serious? Even after he posted it 2 different times and you asked "seriously" in each thread?

January 30, 2009, 11:52 PM	#16
dajowi Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2005 Posts: 1,196	Holy cow! We've gone from engraving to painting - what's this world coming to

January 31, 2009, 12:12 AM	#17
Naterstein Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2009 Location: Central KY Posts: 151	Me personally, I would go for engraving too. Then maybe a nice custom finish but leave the engraving stainless to make it pop.

January 31, 2009, 12:21 AM	#18
JohnPaul Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2008 Location: UTAH Posts: 218	guncoat.com __________________ Infidel ? - Who, me??

January 31, 2009, 12:21 AM	#19
oldkim Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2008 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 462	To each their own.... Here's some sites I found on the net. The first two can definitely engrave. The last one is an option to add color to the engraving (not permanent). Not sure if the first two can add the color for you or not. Need to check with them. http://www.zipgraver.com/GLOCKENG.htm http://www.engravingextraordinare.com/Process.html http://www.instructables.com/id/Colo...tal_Gun_Slide/ __________________ "Shoot Safetly, Shoot Often and Share Your Sport." Jim Scoutten, Shooting USA Check out my new website: www.shootonthemove.org