Hello -
I have a 2019 mfg. 38 super 70 series Iver Johnson 1911 that is exceptionally reliable yet has _very_ tight lockup. Must have gotten a good one, the action is also quite smooth, perhaps due to the fact that the exterior of the barrel is also chrome plated - however I would prefer it in OD green - tempted to just detail strip the thing, OD spraycan the frame and slide [exterior] use a detail paint brush on the small pieces [leaving the interior of this pistol entirely unscathed] and just call it a day - I could get out of it later just by using paint thinner? plausible? - Not too excited about selling off a 1911 I got for $650 that actually works out of the box with no tuning, price point also tempts me to spray can it.
I know i could get it professionally cerakoted [maybe?] but would rather spend that $ on ammo or training.
My gut tells me its a bad idea, but I think this could be pretty cool, if I can get away with it - anyone tried this before?
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I have a 2019 mfg. 38 super 70 series Iver Johnson 1911 that is exceptionally reliable yet has _very_ tight lockup. Must have gotten a good one, the action is also quite smooth, perhaps due to the fact that the exterior of the barrel is also chrome plated - however I would prefer it in OD green - tempted to just detail strip the thing, OD spraycan the frame and slide [exterior] use a detail paint brush on the small pieces [leaving the interior of this pistol entirely unscathed] and just call it a day - I could get out of it later just by using paint thinner? plausible? - Not too excited about selling off a 1911 I got for $650 that actually works out of the box with no tuning, price point also tempts me to spray can it.
I know i could get it professionally cerakoted [maybe?] but would rather spend that $ on ammo or training.
My gut tells me its a bad idea, but I think this could be pretty cool, if I can get away with it - anyone tried this before?
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