User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 7/15/2016 1:18:15 PM EDT
Finishing up my XM177 clone and wondering if u guys can offer some advice on the stock. If I paint an N stock with Glossy black Plasti-dip will it pass inspection as a vinyl clone? Never used the stuff before... EDITED: Here she is: NDS A1 Upper, LW barrel with Tony's Custom slipover flash hider (came from AR15sport with 6 hole carbine handguards-nice surprise) DPMS Lower with Colt/Bushmaster parts, original A1 pistol grip and Colt N stock (painted with 5 coats Rustoleum, thanks guys!) Retro Vietnam sling, attached MACV-SOG recon team style Original Colt metal-follower 20 rd. magazine Functional cheats are the 16" barrel, 6 position buffer tube, and heavy buffer She's close enough for me  Can't wait to shoot it! *Ok, so pics aren't loading, anyone want to host for me? |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/15/2016 2:05:00 PM EDT
[#1]
The fiberlite CAR stocks are a little different looking than the vinyl coated aluminum ones (reinforcement ribs on main tube and area around latch). However, there are some aftermarket plastic stocks available that look pretty close to the aluminum ones.
I found one on ebay, sanded out all the mold lines and painted it with multiple coats of gloss black Rustoleum. It does the job until I can pick up an aluminum one from Essential Arms (or the real deal, after I win the lottery!) 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/15/2016 2:12:04 PM EDT
[#2]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
The fiberlite CAR stocks are a little different looking than the vinyl coated aluminum ones (reinforcement ribs on main tube and area around latch). However, there are some aftermarket plastic stocks available that look pretty close to the aluminum ones. I found one on ebay, sanded out all the mold lines and painted it with multiple coats of gloss black Rustoleum. It does the job until I can pick up an aluminum one from Essential Arms (or the real deal, after I win the lottery!) https://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee450/kdwaddle/DSCF6691_zpsfqjcvuqf.jpg What he said. I sprayed down a stock with about 6 coats of glossy black. It done the job.... |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/15/2016 10:55:36 PM EDT
[#3]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
What he said. I sprayed down a stock with about 6 coats of glossy black. It done the job.... Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted:
The fiberlite CAR stocks are a little different looking than the vinyl coated aluminum ones (reinforcement ribs on main tube and area around latch). However, there are some aftermarket plastic stocks available that look pretty close to the aluminum ones. I found one on ebay, sanded out all the mold lines and painted it with multiple coats of gloss black Rustoleum. It does the job until I can pick up an aluminum one from Essential Arms (or the real deal, after I win the lottery!) https://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee450/kdwaddle/DSCF6691_zpsfqjcvuqf.jpg What he said. I sprayed down a stock with about 6 coats of glossy black. It done the job.... +2 Gloss Black Rustoleum ROCKS! I did 4 coats on one. |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/15/2016 11:14:45 PM EDT
[#4]
Alright gents, picked up a can today, will project it out on my days off.
Pics to follow.... |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/16/2016 6:58:30 PM EDT
[#5]
Are these stocks a close match to a XM177?
http://www.tonyscustomsllc.com/product/c-a-r-stock-aluminum/ |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/16/2016 9:04:08 PM EDT
[#6]
I've heard the Tony's stocks are decent copies, except the finish is more of a flat/matte black.
If I were to get one, I'd disassemble it and spray it with some high gloss duracoat (the type you bake) I'm thinking of getting one of the Essential Arms stocks as they are pretty damn convincing looking, however, I've heard conflicting reports of it being either commercial, mil-spec, or somewhere in between. |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/16/2016 9:38:35 PM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
I've heard the Tony's stocks are decent copies, except the finish is more of a flat/matte black. If I were to get one, I'd disassemble it and spray it with some high gloss duracoat (the type you bake) I'm thinking of getting one of the Essential Arms stocks as they are pretty damn convincing looking, however, I've heard conflicting reports of it being either commercial, mil-spec, or somewhere in between. Would a gloss black power coat be an acceptable reproduction? There is a powder coat place near me that could do this really cheap. |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/16/2016 9:41:28 PM EDT
[#8]
How much are the Essential Arms stocks. It just says to call for prices. I am just trying to get an idea compared to Tony's.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2016 12:54:32 AM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
How much are the Essential Arms stocks. It just says to call for prices. I am just trying to get an idea compared to Tony's. Their catalog: http://essentialarms.com/files/86962_Essential_Arms_Brochure_2014.pdf All kinds of choices, basic smooth black milspec is $100 |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2016 12:57:28 AM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Their catalog: http://essentialarms.com/files/86962_Essential_Arms_Brochure_2014.pdf All kinds of choices, basic smooth black milspec is $100 Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted:
How much are the Essential Arms stocks. It just says to call for prices. I am just trying to get an idea compared to Tony's. Their catalog: http://essentialarms.com/files/86962_Essential_Arms_Brochure_2014.pdf All kinds of choices, basic smooth black milspec is $100 $110, with a $10 shipping fee. I ordered one about 3 weeks ago. It's decent, not perfect. Looks like the metal was scratched when painted, I've been thinking about filling, sanding, and repainting it. I can post some pictures tomorrow morning if you guys want. |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2016 5:46:42 PM EDT
[#11]
I would like to see some pictures. I must be blind i dont see the stock for $100. What is the part #?
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2016 8:51:01 PM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
I would like to see some pictures. I must be blind i dont see the stock for $100. What is the part #? Scroll to last page of PDF, Pg. 6, Part Number #23. Probably don't neef the number if you call them. Just tell them and they'd most likely know. |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2016 8:56:47 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
I would like to see some pictures. I must be blind i dont see the stock for $100. What is the part #? Totally forgot to upload them! I'll do it tomorrow morning when i get home, but this time i'll set a reminder on my phone. |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/17/2016 9:17:24 PM EDT
[#14]
Lol thanks. I am getting close to pulling the trigger in the next week.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/23/2016 12:11:22 PM EDT
[#15]
any pictures?
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/25/2016 1:19:54 AM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
any pictures? I feel like an ass, i totally forgot about taking these pictures! But, better late than never i guess, here there are: 
Ignoring the ugly silver bolt i used to "Mass"ify my stock... it's pretty rough, and definitely not glossy. I'll probably fill the support section with some epoxy, wetsand the whole thing, and apply a bunch of coats of rustoleum gloss black. I'm not sure if it's worth the $120 in this condition. |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/25/2016 2:41:29 AM EDT
[#17]
Thanks for the pictures. In the next week or two i think i might try a Tony's. I will get some pictures up once i do. Thanks again
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/25/2016 4:02:54 PM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I feel like an ass, i totally forgot about taking these pictures! But, better late than never i guess, here there are: http://i.imgur.com/vVZi0ix.jpg http://i.imgur.com/YvNBb58.jpg http://i.imgur.com/S7RuGiu.jpg Ignoring the ugly silver bolt i used to "Mass"ify my stock... it's pretty rough, and definitely not glossy. I'll probably fill the support section with some epoxy, wetsand the whole thing, and apply a bunch of coats of rustoleum gloss black. I'm not sure if it's worth the $120 in this condition. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: any pictures? I feel like an ass, i totally forgot about taking these pictures! But, better late than never i guess, here there are: http://i.imgur.com/vVZi0ix.jpg http://i.imgur.com/YvNBb58.jpg http://i.imgur.com/S7RuGiu.jpg Ignoring the ugly silver bolt i used to "Mass"ify my stock... it's pretty rough, and definitely not glossy. I'll probably fill the support section with some epoxy, wetsand the whole thing, and apply a bunch of coats of rustoleum gloss black. I'm not sure if it's worth the $120 in this condition. Here is my EA I refinished  |
|
|
|
Posted: 7/25/2016 4:34:16 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Sand blasting and a soft vinyl powder coat would make it look perfect without that much work. Here is my EA I refinished https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1702248/SAM_0668.JPGhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/PrimarySecondary/permalink/430066500523677/ Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
any pictures? I feel like an ass, i totally forgot about taking these pictures! But, better late than never i guess, here there are: http://i.imgur.com/vVZi0ix.jpg http://i.imgur.com/YvNBb58.jpg http://i.imgur.com/S7RuGiu.jpg Ignoring the ugly silver bolt i used to "Mass"ify my stock... it's pretty rough, and definitely not glossy. I'll probably fill the support section with some epoxy, wetsand the whole thing, and apply a bunch of coats of rustoleum gloss black. I'm not sure if it's worth the $120 in this condition. Here is my EA I refinished https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1702248/SAM_0668.JPGhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/PrimarySecondary/permalink/430066500523677/ That looks fantastic, I'm not familiar with vinyl powder coats at all, what's a good product? |
|
|
|
Posted: 8/11/2016 10:26:37 PM EDT
[#20]
Just wanted to share as i picked up a Tony's C.A.R. aluminium stock. Looks great but is in need of some high gloss paint.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 8/12/2016 12:55:48 AM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Just wanted to share as i picked up a Tony's C.A.R. aluminium stock. Looks great but is in need of some high gloss paint. <a href="http://s866.photobucket.com/user/dieselenterprises/media/a98ab8d9-b616-46ac-a936-d8c96fb4870e_zpswmmwzgub.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab225/dieselenterprises/a98ab8d9-b616-46ac-a936-d8c96fb4870e_zpswmmwzgub.jpg</a> Looks like it's in good condition. Agree about the finish. Seems like you would need to do the same thing to the essential arms ones. I really like the way the soft vinyl powder coat came out. |
|
|
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
.jpg)
