I am attempting my first AR-15 build. I already have a nice Windham Weaponry AR so this build is mostly just for fun, to see if I can do it. When the rifle is done I plan to give it to my wife. So far all I have is the lower (an SAA) and I ordered a PSA carbine barreled upper in 5.56 / .223, still waiting for it to arrive. I just need a parts kit for the lower, a stock and a BCG (the upper does not come with a BCG from what I can tell).
Since this rifle is going to my wife, I want to customize the paint for her. Her favorite color is blue and she’s a music teacher.
Would it be better the paint the entire rifle, or should I just go with the stock/hand guard/pistol grip, and leave all the metal as-is (black)?
I had this crazy idea that I’d paint the gun in a blue/gray camo pattern (again she likes blue), inspired by this uniform:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:USN_NWU1.jpg
But instead of using leaves or twigs or grass as a stencil for the camo pattern, I think I’ll try using this music note stencil:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Musical-Not...60-/111292171926?ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:US:1120
Don’t know that this would be very practical camo, but I don’t really care, this is more for decorative purposes.
I’m also tempted to buy a fixed stock like this, I think it will give more surface area to paint on:
http://www.fulton-armory.com/buttstockassemblygroupa1newblack.aspx
I am told that A1 stock is shorter than the A2 stock, so I think that is what I should do (again this if for the wife, she has shorter arms).
But maybe that is a dumb idea, is adjustable stock more functional?
Just wondering if you have any tips or advice or anything for paint? I was hesitant before but after thinking about it for a while I’m pretty sure I want to give it a try. I just have never painted a firearm before and I don't have any idea where to begin. Also, how durable is this kind of paint? I assume that it can chip off if you're too rough on the gun?
Thanks in advance
Since this rifle is going to my wife, I want to customize the paint for her. Her favorite color is blue and she’s a music teacher.
Would it be better the paint the entire rifle, or should I just go with the stock/hand guard/pistol grip, and leave all the metal as-is (black)?
I had this crazy idea that I’d paint the gun in a blue/gray camo pattern (again she likes blue), inspired by this uniform:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:USN_NWU1.jpg
But instead of using leaves or twigs or grass as a stencil for the camo pattern, I think I’ll try using this music note stencil:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Musical-Not...60-/111292171926?ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:US:1120
Don’t know that this would be very practical camo, but I don’t really care, this is more for decorative purposes.
I’m also tempted to buy a fixed stock like this, I think it will give more surface area to paint on:
http://www.fulton-armory.com/buttstockassemblygroupa1newblack.aspx
I am told that A1 stock is shorter than the A2 stock, so I think that is what I should do (again this if for the wife, she has shorter arms).
But maybe that is a dumb idea, is adjustable stock more functional?
Just wondering if you have any tips or advice or anything for paint? I was hesitant before but after thinking about it for a while I’m pretty sure I want to give it a try. I just have never painted a firearm before and I don't have any idea where to begin. Also, how durable is this kind of paint? I assume that it can chip off if you're too rough on the gun?
Thanks in advance