But Ill admit, Ive always been cautious on doing the latter with my pistol.
Dont get me wrong.
Ive seen some very cool custom guns, and I always like everyone elses painted guns.
However, Ive always feared I would hate it once I did it to my gun.
It also does a great job of adding an extra layer of protection on your gun from rust.
Well, that doesnt happen nearly as easily on Cerakote.
My Plunge
Well, I thought it over and chose to take the plunge.
I decided to take a leap of faith and have mySpringfield Armory Hellcatpainted.
I love my Hellcat and altering its factory look was a decision I didnt take lightly.
As a result, I knew I needed the best of the best to tackle this project for me.
Luckily, the guy I needed was right in my backyard.
Check out my video review of this project above, and keep reading my article below.
That guy is Brandon Kelley, owner of Rayzors Edge Tactical.
The Details
Here is a basic rundown of how Cerakote is applied.
Every gun is completely disassembled, in the case of a pistol down to the bare slide and frame.
Every pin, spring and small part is separated.
This ensures all parts are completely clean and dry.
Each color is sprayed on one at a time with an HVLP paint gun.
I also asked him about the various costs and turnaround times.
Heres what I learned.
That includes disassembly and reassembly.
A camo pattern like mine would be about $225 on a pistol and $325 on a rifle.
Usually, the turnaround time for a project depends on the current workload and the specifics of the job.
It could take anywhere from three days to three weeks.
It ended up being this crazy camo look I had never seen before, and I was thrilled.
Im already picking out colors for my other guns, so we will see what the future holds.
Brandon Kelley at Rayzors Edge Tactical is the real deal when it comes to custom paint jobs.
This means that the painter took his time to make everything even.
That rough edge will peel off quicker, where a smooth one will last a long time.
Id like to hear your stories and thoughts on the subject.
Also, be sure to read theSpringfield Hellcat reviewif youre not already an owner.
This is an amazing gun.
Go to forum thread
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