Paint on a gun?

[backwoodsboy]

okay so im thinking about painting the slide on my bersa thunder 380 green. i have already painted my crack barrel 12 gauge i us for turkey hunting,but if i paint the slide will it affect the operation of the gun for any reason?i will tape of the sights and the safety and would only paint the outside of it? would u guys recommend this?

[Kobalt]

If you really care take off the grips and paint them.

[Currahee]

In my experience paint doesn't do well on pistols, constant slide manipulation and hosters wear it down quickly.  It will look like crap in weeks (or days or months depending on the use it sees.)  Not much point in painting a pistol either IMO... paint is for cammo, youdon't need to cammo a pistol.

[Outonowhere]

In my experience paint doesn't do well on pistols, constant slide manipulation and hosters wear it down quickly.  It will look like crap in weeks (or days or months depending on the use it sees.)  Not much point in painting a pistol either IMO... paint is for cammo, youdon't need to cammo a pistol.

I have to agree with this, paint on a rifle or shotty is one thing.  Hell, I painted my AK.  But you should really save up the money and get hydroprinting or something like that if you wanna "pimp out" your pistola.

[RONSERESURPLUS]

Hello all, RON L here 

I have to agree with others here, I see Paint on a Long Gun as workable, However the few times I have done it on a Handgun, it did not last, looked bad in no Time and as not really a way to go? Use Robart and other type finisghes that will last, keep your handgun Protected and worth the extra cost! Goopd Luck and let us know whats Ya deside and do? Pics as well?

[Dave_M]

I think guns should be painted to match the environment when needed, not done just for kicks (unless you just do it for aesthetics). Then, I'd just use a rattlecan solution.

[backwoodsboy]

Thanks for the replies,i think ill leave it black since a holster will wear it away.

[mountainredneck2051]

i only paint guns when i'm drunk, sadly guns are not the only things i paint when drunk.....

[Kobalt]

i only paint guns when i'm drunk, sadly guns are not the only things i paint when drunk.....

So you have three green thumbs?

[goodnightChesty1775]

i paint bitches when im drunk, $1 cans seem to work just fine.