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Posted: 5/25/2023 3:27:35 PM EDT
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CNC rotary cutter engraving which limits locations available to cut due to the process and fixturing required and of course laser which requires basically no fixturing and locations and detail are pretty much limitless. But if you're on a tight budget the least expensive option is probably going to be a dremel tool and a steady hand.
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Posted: 5/25/2023 6:13:44 PM EDT
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As for the cnc rotary cutting, I would assume the lower has to then be refinished which seems quite odd anyone would go that route unless planning to cerakote etc.
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Posted: 5/26/2023 8:15:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: As for the cnc rotary cutting, I would assume the lower has to then be refinished which seems quite odd anyone would go that route unless planning to cerakote etc. Most folks do a color fill with paint or other coloring material to soften the bright finish left from the mechanical engraving. Laser option will cut through the finish as well but the base material exposed will be dull and may even have a desirable color depending on settings used. We had the CNC engraver for years but replaced it with our laser a couple years ago. To you point, we usually cerakote after an engraving project that we are either doing for a customer that specifies it or for ourselves. |
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Posted: 5/27/2023 9:58:55 AM EDT
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WGTactical here are you located?
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Posted: 5/27/2023 10:05:57 AM EDT
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Do you guys offer sbr engraving at WG Tactical is what I’m getting at…? Thanks.
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Posted: 5/27/2023 10:29:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: WGTactical here are you located? We're in Carrollton and yes we do SBR engraving |
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Posted: 5/28/2023 7:32:44 AM EDT
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WG Tactical did 2 lowers for me and 1st class work. Great guy to work with too.
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Posted: 5/28/2023 10:53:25 PM EDT
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KF Armory in Alpharetta did mine.
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Posted: 5/29/2023 8:57:57 AM EDT
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I pretty much just use King of Camo in Cummimg now. They cam do it while you wait and have been able to put it wherever / however I've asked.
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Posted: 5/30/2023 11:19:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I pretty much just use King of Camo in Cummimg now. They cam do it while you wait and have been able to put it wherever / however I've asked. For North GA guys this is the answer. Nate is awesome and does great work. I have had 2 MCX lowers done and they are great. |
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Posted: 6/1/2023 6:06:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: For North GA guys this is the answer. Nate is awesome and does great work. I have had 2 MCX lowers done and they are great. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I pretty much just use King of Camo in Cummimg now. They cam do it while you wait and have been able to put it wherever / however I've asked. For North GA guys this is the answer. Nate is awesome and does great work. I have had 2 MCX lowers done and they are great. Luke is in Cumming now too! His work is artistic! |
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Posted: 6/16/2023 11:39:38 PM EDT
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I'll be in the area tomorrow, walk-in okay with King of Camo or should I call and give them a heads up? I have an SP5 that needs engraving.
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Posted: 6/17/2023 1:21:39 AM EDT
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I'm maybe talking nonsense, as most of this stuff goes, but, wasn't there a thing where atf was cool with normal manufacturer marks/ serials now? Could have sworn that was a thing
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Posted: 6/17/2023 6:54:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm maybe talking nonsense, as most of this stuff goes, but, wasn't there a thing where atf was cool with normal manufacturer marks/ serials now? Could have sworn that was a thing |
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Posted: 6/17/2023 7:22:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'll be in the area tomorrow, walk-in okay with King of Camo or should I call and give them a heads up? I have an SP5 that needs engraving. I've done it both ways. Where are you getting it engraved? |
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Posted: 6/17/2023 9:17:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've done it both ways. Where are you getting it engraved? |
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Posted: 6/17/2023 11:37:01 AM EDT
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I guess I should have emailed and called. I'm here, but King of Camo ain't. I see the "by appointment only" thing on the door now, and I've been calling all the while on my way up. My fault I reckon.
Kind of a bummer. I really didn't want to ship my SP5, but I guess I'll just stick with THSF. Edit - I was creeping on them on Facebook, and I guess they're out of business now? Or to the public at least?  Kinda wish they had something on their website saying so. I wouldn't have drove an hour out of the way for nothing. 
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Posted: 6/17/2023 4:04:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I guess I should have emailed and called. I'm here, but King of Camo ain't. I see the "by appointment only" thing on the door now, and I've been calling all the while on my way up. My fault I reckon. Kind of a bummer. I really didn't want to ship my SP5, but I guess I'll just stick with THSF. Edit - I was creeping on them on Facebook, and I guess they're out of business now? Or to the public at least? https://i.imgur.com/wMIPLhzh.jpg Kinda wish they had something on their website saying so. I wouldn't have drove an hour out of the way for nothing. That sucks. |
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Posted: 6/20/2023 8:40:52 AM EDT
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The owner of King of Camo reached out to me after I left a review of my experience on social media. He explained what's going on and where they're currently at as far as business goes. No hard feelings. He sounds like a stand up guy, if you use these dudes just make sure you reach out to them first on Instagram or by email to arrange an appointment. I'll give them another shot next time I'm in the area.
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Posted: 7/1/2023 9:34:19 PM EDT
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I’m confused as to King Of Camo after reading this thread but as far as WG Tactical and KFArmory, I’m looking at both of these guys.
The negative to KFArmory is that they told me I had to first bring them my NFA tax stamp before they’d do it, which I found odd, because most guys get their lowers engraved BEFORE they file the papers, in case there was a problem with the lower (especially if shipping it), thereby preventing any paperwork SNAFUs with ATF if somehow the lower engraving or shipping went bad. For those who have used KFArmory, were you told this as well? |
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Posted: 7/1/2023 10:34:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm confused as to King Of Camo after reading this thread but as far as WG Tactical and KFArmory, I'm looking at both of these guys. The negative to KFArmory is that they told me I had to first bring them my NFA tax stamp before they'd do it, which I found odd, because most guys get their lowers engraved BEFORE they file the papers, in case there was a problem with the lower (especially if shipping it), thereby preventing any paperwork SNAFUs with ATF if somehow the lower engraving or shipping went bad. For those who have used KFArmory, were you told this as well? Honestly dude I'd probably just ship whatever you need done to THSF. They've engraved everything I've needed in the past and it was perfect with no muss and no fuss. I don't know about you but for me it's been more than a little frustrating trying to find a local or in-state option to engrave an SBR (don't know who's in business and who isn't, why tf do they need your approved F1 before they'll engrave your shit, etc.) and personally, I'm just not gonna waste my time with it anymore and stick with THSF. |
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