Al Thompson
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Krylon works for me. 
Spray paint AR 15 mag
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Here's better advice. Paint numbers on each one and then keep track of the ones that aren't reliable. If you have to paint them, and plan on duracoating the rifle, then you could do a few that way.
When I was in the army we had bowflage, a removable camo paint (that wasn't so easy to remove) that came in small cans, and used it just like the guy on here used the krylon. That way we could change the camo depending on the environment.
I'd never do that to my nice FAL here in the states, but if SHTF, it's back to krylon and burlap.
When I was in the army we had bowflage, a removable camo paint (that wasn't so easy to remove) that came in small cans, and used it just like the guy on here used the krylon. That way we could change the camo depending on the environment.
I'd never do that to my nice FAL here in the states, but if SHTF, it's back to krylon and burlap.
christcorp
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I took 7 that I had that were all scuffed up; removed the spring and follower; degreased the outside of them with gunscrub; lightly scuffed them with a scotchbright; LIGHTLY PAINTED THEM with black Bar-B-Que paint; put them in my oven at 200 degrees for about 2 hours and baked the paint on. Work quite fine.
I wanted the original gray color, but couldn't find bar-b-que paint that color. However; if I did it again; I decided I could use engine paint. They make a battleship grayish color. And engine paint, just like bar-b-que paint, is designed to handle 500 degrees. It does real well baked on.
Here's a crappy picture of one. It's not NEWLY Painted. Done last summer.
I wanted the original gray color, but couldn't find bar-b-que paint that color. However; if I did it again; I decided I could use engine paint. They make a battleship grayish color. And engine paint, just like bar-b-que paint, is designed to handle 500 degrees. It does real well baked on.
Here's a crappy picture of one. It's not NEWLY Painted. Done last summer.
bkjeffrey
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Ive got spray painted (Krylon) mags that work just fine in all my ARs, and Ive got some done in Brownells Alumahyde II that also fit in my ARs just fine. The alumahyde hold up real well, but takes a week or so to cure.
If I was really wanting to do a nice job on the mags I would sandblast them and use KG GunKote on them, and never think about it again.
But for the cost of ease Ill stick with Krylon for any mags I do.
If I was really wanting to do a nice job on the mags I would sandblast them and use KG GunKote on them, and never think about it again.
But for the cost of ease Ill stick with Krylon for any mags I do.
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how far can you modify an army issue weapon based on military regulations? my question dont really fit in with the thread, but... i saw the m4 that ha dbeen painted and had to ask
Speaking for the Army, modification is not allowed. Use only issued parts and accessories (including optics).
No painting allowed 'cause we have to keep our weapons looking spiffy. They need to look identically black when they are stored dress-right-dress in the weapons racks of the arms rooms.
Adherence to this standard is more prevalent the further you find yourself from the sound of the guns. Silly rules, promulgated by people who barely understand which end of the weapon a bullet comes out of...
In actual practice, most combat arms units simply ignore the silliness.
Mine does. Just about all weapons in my brigade sized unit (and those of our sister Groups) are painted by the operator according to personal taste and planned operational environment.
No painting allowed 'cause we have to keep our weapons looking spiffy. They need to look identically black when they are stored dress-right-dress in the weapons racks of the arms rooms.
Adherence to this standard is more prevalent the further you find yourself from the sound of the guns. Silly rules, promulgated by people who barely understand which end of the weapon a bullet comes out of...
In actual practice, most combat arms units simply ignore the silliness.
Mine does. Just about all weapons in my brigade sized unit (and those of our sister Groups) are painted by the operator according to personal taste and planned operational environment.
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amlevin
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Brownells AlumaHyde-II is a good alternative. Inexpensive, air dry, and gives good adhesion and wear resistance. Not as good as anodizing but a lot easier and cheaper.
As for the mags dropping free, I have Mag-Pul Ranger floor plates on mine with the loops. I don't just drop, I pull with a finger which retains the mag while I seat another.
As for the mags dropping free, I have Mag-Pul Ranger floor plates on mine with the loops. I don't just drop, I pull with a finger which retains the mag while I seat another.
Sam Cade: Good catch. I'd forgotten about that missive from on high. It only came about after several heated prior directives to units downrange to quit painting their bullet launchers.
Rather than force the issue when they knew any such directives were being widely ignored...they capitulated.
Note that they left commanders an out. Those who want to maintain an immaculate inventory of unpainted weapons may order their troops to keep 'em black.
Ironically, some prototype AR-15s offered to the military had green furniture. Naturally, the services turned that option down. They wanted all black rifles for parades.
Go figure...
Rather than force the issue when they knew any such directives were being widely ignored...they capitulated.
Note that they left commanders an out. Those who want to maintain an immaculate inventory of unpainted weapons may order their troops to keep 'em black.
Ironically, some prototype AR-15s offered to the military had green furniture. Naturally, the services turned that option down. They wanted all black rifles for parades.
Go figure...
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