What have you bought in the last 48 hours gun related?

i have to tell myself something to attempt to justify it

 

My new appendix carry holster finally arrived.

 

I went in to the local brick and mortar to look for a flash suppressor one day, and lo and behold, there was a stack of about 8 LT folders sitting on the counter. Grabbed it and ran to the checkout counter as fast as I could.

 

You won't have to worry about that,,, there's a forken vacuum at this point.
I did just score a 8# of H4350 yesterday on Mid-South

 

That’s a good looking holster

 

Shouldn't you run the HK mags a few times each, to be sure they work? And work down any high spots.

 

There should be no reason the Hk mags wouldn’t work. I’ll test them when I can.

 

Does anyone have a general idea on how much it would cost to cerakote a 1911? I have never done it myself and I would prefer a seamless finish. The model is a Springfield loaded operator .45 acp.

It is already parkerized and if I could have done it again I would have chosen stainless or another finish that doesn’t show every imperfection

Does being parkerized make it easier to coat?

 

I’ve cerakoted a few 1911s. It would cost somewhere in the ball park of $300 if you have someone do it.
No it doesn’t matter that it’s parkerized. It needs to be bead blasted and then degreased before application. That’s how I’ve gotten the best results.

 

Thank you for the responsive feedback. You answered every question I had. I think once I commit, I’ll have a pro do it. I really like the tone now so I’ll probably stick to a gunmetal type hue. Do they spray or brush it on?

 

That’s the same as I charge as well.

Spray on is the only way I do it

 

It’s sprayed in coats and then cured in a oven. However there is a air cure option.

 

Fantastic. Okay final question, does the firearm need working after being coated? Meaning, does it change clearance tolerances and act “stiffer” until you cycle a few rounds through it? I’m assuming not since it has such a good reputation but I have zero experience with handguns and kote.

 

Um depends how much of a newb the person applying it is, but yes it does change the tolerances, it doesn’t always need to be worked or sanded. However, in the interlock I do like metal on metal contact so I tend to sand it. Same with feed ramp+polish.

 

My bedside night stick got a new light ....

 

10rd AK pmag and a Magpul sling

 

Another MS4 sling
Griffin Armament BUIS
TLR-1 HL long gun kit
Coil cord for said TLR-1HL
3 more Pmags
offset Mlok-picatinny adapters to mount the light
UTG Mlok QD swivel mount

Now I just need to find a discreet bag that will carry the 10.5" and a few extra mags.

 

Well you almost made it 1 out of the 356 days you have left in the year

 

Its a stretch but... Try LAX ammo in San Diego. I was there today and saw some on the shelf. Don't bother with the website, just call.