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Posted: 11/19/2013 12:21:02 PM EDT
Dad, Can I have a Pink AR15 for my Bday?"
My answer (of course) was "Yes". Um, I've never built an AR before. Where do I start looking for pink parts? Does anyone make lowers/uppers that are pink or is this a coating project? Do I really want to build a pink gun? Pretty much everything she owns is pink (and always has been). The color thing isn't a fad with her. I suppose it could always be recoated later if she does, in fact, change her mind. |
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I can't help you much on pink parts, but I can comment about the pink...............don't expect her to outgrow it. My wife is 42, and she's still a "pink freak". She has pink grips on her EDC .38 S&W Centennial.
I think its cool that she asked you for that for her b-day tho'. |
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I have little love for pink firearms myself - and this is coming from someone whose old arfcom avatar was a My Little Pony with a BFL on it!
but that being said... I'm glad she's interested in firearms at least. Hope it turns out well! And post pics of the end results of course |
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As I mentioned, this will be my first build. I impulse bought a couple of the PSA LPK (with a free mag) several months ago. The box is somewhere here in my office.
So I guess it's off to PSA again to find a lower (blem?) and upper. |
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Quoted: So I guess it's off to PSA again to find a lower (blem?) and upper. View Quote On sale till 11/20. Ass kicking price, if I had the spare change I'd be on it like white on rice.
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i saw a purple lower and upper on gunbroker. i dont remember the make though
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http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/psa-m4-16-cmv-cl-stripped-upper-with-bcg-and-charging-handle.html?utm_source=HOT+AR-15+and+Ammo+Daily+Deals&utm_campaign=Constant+Contact&utm_medium=email On sale till 11/20. Ass kicking price, if I had the spare change I'd be on it like white on rice. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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So I guess it's off to PSA again to find a lower (blem?) and upper. On sale till 11/20. Ass kicking price, if I had the spare change I'd be on it like white on rice. SON OF A BI***!!! Yup. Ordered it. This is gonna be more expensive than her Hollister Clothing habit. |
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Cav Arms pink furniture set is still available.
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Magpul makes full kits..I think they are called magpul matrix..and u can get the muddy girl colors ..I think the wifey wants 1..u can probably use most of the parts u have and add the furniture..I think u can even find them at academy if u have one of those around u
Comes w forearm..pistol grip..trigger guard..stock..and vertical grip |
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CAV-15 lower in pink here
Couldn't find an actual pink photo, but the link says it is available These are GTG lowers. |
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You gotta do it.
You may not get this chance again and she and you will remember it for a lifetime. Do it ! |
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I've been looking for a pink magpul more handguard but can't find one from any retailer. I Dont think magpul is making them anymore.
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Do you like painting? I personally don't care much for the look of black receivers with pink furniture, although the A2 posted in this thread doesn't look bad. I've seen some pictures on this site of two-tone paint jobs that are really nice looking.
Pink and white More colors |
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primary arms. in stock and great people.
https://www.primaryarms.com/MAG-Tactical-Systems-MG-G4-Stripped-Lower-Receiver-p/mg-g4-pink.htm https://www.primaryarms.com/MagPul-MOE-Pistol-Grip-AR15-Pink-p/mag415-pnk.htm https://www.primaryarms.com/Magpul-MOE-MAG401-Stock-Commercial-Pink-p/mag401-pnk.htm handguard is OOS but they might be able to help you there also. also saw XTM rail panels if you decided to use a FF guard. heres the end result in MOE just replace the lower with the mag tactical one. and if you just grab one of the $50 lowers this would add some more pizazz http://shop.battlearmsdevelopment.com/AMBI-SAFETY-SELECTOR-AR15-CERAKOTE-SIG-PINK-BAD-ASS-CERAKOTE-PINK.htm |
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DSGArms has some good pink mags.http://dsgarms.com/productinfo/ma-02dsgp.aspx
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SunDevil does matched upper/lowers that are pink anodized (or just about any other color). But they are a bit pricy. Some folks just go the rattle-can approach for the upper and lower. You might even be able to get closer to the color of the pink furniture if you go the rattle-can route.
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SON OF A BI***!!! Yup. Ordered it. This is gonna be more expensive than her Hollister Clothing habit. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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So I guess it's off to PSA again to find a lower (blem?) and upper. On sale till 11/20. Ass kicking price, if I had the spare change I'd be on it like white on rice. SON OF A BI***!!! Yup. Ordered it. This is gonna be more expensive than her Hollister Clothing habit. Oh Crap Yup...... in the basket and on the way home |
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I remember someone ordered a Pink lower parts build from PSA recently because price was so good. Not showing in stock now but they may get more. Just need a handguard to go with it.
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/palmetto-state-armory-classic-lower-build-kit-14821.html |
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Snipers hide has some pink lowers for sale right now. I'd post a link but I'm in the ER with wifey.
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My favorite "pink" I have viewed is this one:
Nevermind, I don't know how to attach an image in a thread. Maybe other have viewed it. It is has a titanium look to it with a pink barrel. It looks very classy and not like a pink airsoft toy in my opinion. |
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You gotta do it. You may not get this chance again and she and you will remember it for a lifetime. Do it ! View Quote Funny thing is, she just has expressed an interest in shooting. She was never terribly interested but has taken a shine to my Savage in 17 HMR. She likes breaking clays and wants to know why we don't have any tannerite. |
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You gotta do it. You may not get this chance again and she and you will remember it for a lifetime. Do it ! View Quote +1 !! Once in a lifetime and it's yet another thing to bond with her! My $.02...Duracoat the lower, upper and barrel pink and get a pink stock and grip. Keep the parts all black for contrast. I can't wait to hear my daughter say that to me someday! She's only 8 now. |
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That's awesome! I'm building a dedicated .22 AR for the kids. I plan on getting all MOE furniture in foliage, then dying it in a custom green and blue digital camo scheme. In my head it looks badass...hope the execution isn't an epic fail.
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Funny thing is, she just has expressed an interest in shooting. She was never terribly interested but has taken a shine to my Savage in 17 HMR. She likes breaking clays and wants to know why we don't have any tannerite. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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You gotta do it. You may not get this chance again and she and you will remember it for a lifetime. Do it ! Funny thing is, she just has expressed an interest in shooting. She was never terribly interested but has taken a shine to my Savage in 17 HMR. She likes breaking clays and wants to know why we don't have any tannerite. get this girl shooting asap |
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Thanks to you good folks, I found a MOE stock and grip in pink at primary arms and a fellow member had a pink handguard (will be my first EE transaction)
Now I just need a lower. I guess I'll grab one of those PSA Black Friday deals. I'll have pics up as soon as everything gets here. Thanks y'all! |
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<a href="http://s961.photobucket.com/user/redfish86/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsb0996f77.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae94/redfish86/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsb0996f77.jpg</a> Yes, I straightened her out behind the gun right after I took this. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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You gotta do it. You may not get this chance again and she and you will remember it for a lifetime. Do it ! Funny thing is, she just has expressed an interest in shooting. She was never terribly interested but has taken a shine to my Savage in 17 HMR. She likes breaking clays and wants to know why we don't have any tannerite. get this girl shooting asap <a href="http://s961.photobucket.com/user/redfish86/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsb0996f77.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae94/redfish86/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsb0996f77.jpg</a> Yes, I straightened her out behind the gun right after I took this. Hey, if she's comfortable....let her shoot that way. I never argue with the lady any more! |
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IMO, don't go over the top. This is my favorite out of the pinks. By Medicfrost http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/Medicfrost/DSC03957.jpg View Quote I'm just gonna go with pink furniture and keep everything else black. The filing in of the roll marks is cool. I assume there's a thread somewhere here explaining how to do this? |
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Use a little butane torch and a crayon. That's how I did my Mega receivers. It only takes a few seconds to fill in a rollmark. <a href="http://imgur.com/31VfAt2" target="_blank">http://i.imgur.com/31VfAt2l.jpg?1</a> The extra crap around the edges cleans up with a little oil and a rag. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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The filing in of the roll marks is cool. I assume there's a thread somewhere here explaining how to do this? Use a little butane torch and a crayon. That's how I did my Mega receivers. It only takes a few seconds to fill in a rollmark. <a href="http://imgur.com/31VfAt2" target="_blank">http://i.imgur.com/31VfAt2l.jpg?1</a> The extra crap around the edges cleans up with a little oil and a rag. I used Testors Model paint. Get some of the little applicators, smaller than a q-tip and synthetic (I got a pack of 10 at my local hobby shop for about $3) and dab the paint over the lettering. Let dry for about 30 minutes then take a clean paper towel or cleaning pad you would use on your bore and wrap around finger and dip with paint thinner. Rub once, move to a new spot on towel, do it again until the paint outside the lettering is off. I do this to all my magazines. Any questions, feel free to pm me. Check out YouTube as well. Plenty of how to's there. Take a look... |
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The video above is hydro dipping. It does well.
Another thing you may add to the build is get a custom dust cover made for it for like 20.00 you could get it to say daddy's girl or something when it kicks open. A little corny but something to specialize it may make it more meaningful when she looks back on it. I'm wanting to build one for my little cousins and for my grandpa. Good luck! |
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You're doing something right if she wants guns for her birthday!
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