First try rattle can a Pistol

[WinchesterM1]

Well I tried to do my own camo on my new 300 blk pistol with a 8.5” barrel

It started life as an unfinished lower with a PSA pistol kit before and after what do you think?

It has magpul flip ups and a Trijicon MRO
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I think when this wears off I’m going to order some spray cerakote and do it a little more permanent

What do you think?

[Ozark mike]

I'd recommend something other than enamel I did my 510 Remington using foliage it looked good but the paint chipped easily and oil washes it off. I'm thinking powder coat or epoxy based next time

[CastingFool]

Looks good!

[Texas by God]

I love me some spray paint on hard use firearms. You did a great job and it's easy to touch up when it does get worn off which it will.

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[shortlegs]

Great job! Wish I was that talented.

[RED BEAR]

That looks good if it gets a little scuffed easy fix. I really like it.

[WinchesterM1]

This was the easiest thing I have ever done! It took no more then 10 minutes to do. I used maple leaves from the front yard, a piece of plastic mesh and an old laundry bag with a tighter mesh pattern, I painted the whole thing a deep forest green and then kinda tiger striped it with Kahki and then put what pattern I wanted tight on the pistol and just with a single spray from about 18” away just hit it real fast

[Ozark mike]

When I do mine I spray every thing black then take a leaf or branch from every different plant I can find even a handful of grass and go to town with tan green and black. Pretty much the same as you.
They can come out better looking than factory rifles if done right. Just wish the paint held better.

[Hannibal]

Firearm finishes are expensive for a reason. I'm sure if you never take it to the range and/or never clean it then it will appear to be satisfactory until one of those conditions change.

[Wayne Smith]

In my opinion it's kinda like those camo wallets - I'd be afraid to drop it in the woods! To each his own, but wood and blue/brown are what I like.

[Baltimoreed]

Attachment 241665.
Nice, but I’m biased as it looks like my first try.

[WinchesterM1]

That’s a nice M1A

[Texas by God]

Both of yours are better. This is a Sabre defense lower with a 7.62 by 39 upper. I just finished and I like it a lot.

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[Winger Ed.]

Great job! Wish I was that talented.

Saw a guy do one once. He painted the whole thing one color.
Then laid a handful of leaves and some grass stems over it, and lightly sprayed the second color.
Let it dry and brushed 'em off.

Very little artistic talent required, and it came out well.

[oconeedan]

That looks nice!
My past experience, standard paints don't hold up well. I had better luck with VHT engine paint found at auto pars stores. The VHT engine paint, will remove if you use aggressive solvent, such as lacquer thinner. But...it seems to hold up well to standard gun solvents like Hoppe's. Even better yet, if you don't want to bake, is DuraCoat . It holds up very well and is tough. But you need an air brush to apply, or buy a Preval spray kit. You will get a better , more durable finish, than any rattle can that I know of.
Dan

[Uncle Grinch]

Most rattle can sprays aren’t that permanent, I know, I tried a finish on my turkey gun.. it kept wearing off. However, Brownell’s carry’s a brand with a unique design with a hardener in the can. It’s activated only when you are ready to spray.

https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t...prod60410.aspx

[swheeler]

I like it, rattle can is right up my alley and I got on the webbing paint train this winter and did a couple, then matte clear top coat.

[Shawlerbrook]

I had great results with Brosnells Aluma-Hyde. Did this 1100 turkey gun about 10 years ago and it still looks good.

[clearcut]

I think it looks great I do the rattle can on all kinds of guns and hunting gear they come out looking fine and a little wear n tear looks cool.

CC

[Texas by God]

Speaking of touch up, the old Savage just got one. After this dries it'll get clear coat. I rubbed it down to blend the colors a bit after this pic. Dont worry it's still not pretty

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