Camoflaging your weapons

[stormryder]

While at the 1500, I saw several services to camoflage/custom color your weapons.

I was wondering if anyone has camoflaged their weapons.

I currently wrapped my SS Varmint AR with Paracord on the Buttstock and handguard to muzzle.
The idea was to improve grip as well as eliminate/reduce shine from the SS Barrel.

As an xtra bonus, if I need any kind of cordage I am covered.

I got this idea from The Maryland AR15 shooters site, under do it yourself.

 

[tyler34]

there is a couple of guys here that do that and I know one was at the 1500.

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[NateIU10]

I did a Marlin model 60 in camo with spray paint. It was a pawnshop gun and I used it for squirrel hunting in the woods, but it's held up well.

 

[MACHINEGUN]

Nice camo work Nate.. looks really good.

 

[NateIU10]

Nice camo work Nate.. looks really good.

Thanks I used the bottom pic camo at first, and it worked well since it was still pretty early in the season and most was green, but after changing hunting locations and a little bit of leaf changing, I added more tans and brown to break it up more. And yes, the squirrels can tell

 

[Lock n Load]

I have painted the synthetic stocks on my M1As, but I havent found the nerve to paint/ coat the complete firearm.... not even my ARs.

Although they do need some color, they all look alike.... thats nice for getting them in and out of the house without undue exposure or a head count!!!

 

[shooter521]

I was wondering if anyone has camoflaged their weapons.

Yep.

Before:

After:

 

[cox7215]

How does that stuff hold up????? On the AR does it have to be re-done every so often or is that on there for life and will never ware off?

 

[shooter521]

How does that stuff hold up????? On the AR does it have to be re-done every so often or is that on there for life and will never ware off?

I used Alumahyde II from Brownells, rather than regular Krylon spraypaint. AHII provides a pretty durable finish, though it will peel and chip at the edges and on moving parts over time. Just adds to the gun's "character," IMO - these are working tools, not pieces of art.

 

[sig-sweet]

Summitt 3 D graphics was at the 1500, they do a very good job on guns and etc. They're doing a custom job at a VERY good price on my motorcycle. I have seen first hand their guns and furniture. I was very impressed. Just punch in the name and go to the gallery.

 

[Flintlock]

Nate, what did you use for your pattern/to get that kinda camo on that stock? I have a semi-auto.22 I think I would like to do up like that. Mind posting some details?

 

[NateIU10]

Nate, what did you use for your pattern/to get that kinda camo on that stock? I have a semi-auto.22 I think I would like to do up like that. Mind posting some details?

I did a base coat of primer on the sanded stock, topped with a base of Tan spraypaint. The "pattern" is broom bristles I cut off and arranged and taped to a piece of paper. I then just sprayed through that template at different angles to coat it with the different colors. I practiced on some cardboard to get the spread of bristles I wanted and such.

 

[Flintlock]

Interesting idea. I'll have to give it a try when it warms up. Was this on a wood stock?

 

[NateIU10]

Interesting idea. I'll have to give it a try when it warms up. Was this on a wood stock?

I'm not sure if it was wood or wood laminate, but it was one of the two

 

[arbitrary]

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Check out this work.

 

[All_Clear]

I just did my marlin model 60 .22LR tonight i will post ups some pictures tomorrow.


It was my first go at camo and i used tan, black and green. I think it looks pretty good, i also did an off road helmet just to practice.



Smitty

 

[Slow Hand]

I did a semi-tigerstripe job on a modified M14 stock awhile back.
basically sprayed a base coat and tore up blue painters tape to add stripes. and painted over each new color, leaving a different color stripe under the tape.
Unfortunately the rifle is gone. It was a fun one and a great shooter, but I've still got my short M 14 and a nice FN boltgun in .308!

Doug K

 

[All_Clear]

Here are my pictures. I did this last night, was my first go at camo. I sanded down the marlin 60 .22 since it was all scratched up. Layed down a tan base, came through with black and green (I used some ornamental grass from the bush along side my house) Then came back with some tan to lighten things up a bit.

Sorry about the pic quality, I used my cell to snap those.

I decided to do a motocross helmet the same way, since it's all scratched up. Not happy with what i have so far, so i'm going to keep laying down more.


Smitty

 

[JByer323]

My buddy and I Duracoated his 10/.22. Easy, and looks good, but yeah, no pictures.

 

[40calPUNISHER]

Which paint is better, Krylon Camouflage or Alumahyde II? Alumahyde II costs more right? Is it worth it?