The Czickness LII….it is the grey time of year. Tungsten Grey that is…

[T-DOGG]

I know several people that have done it at home with very good results.

I don't even like using spray paint.

 

[drillsgt]

I don't even like using spray paint.

I might try it out myself once I get a bead blaster set back up.

 

[gmcttr]

Just finished up 2nd round of gpt out back. Figured a few things out and going to make the needed changes but the P10C is a keeper. The only bad is, it's a brand new gun and been in my possession for less than a few weeks and the night sights are almost dead. Even set a uv light on them for 2 hrs and they were dead in a hour. I know I have a new Night Fision front sight coming for it but it would be nice to put the new ns off the P10C on the P10F as they're dead too. Think I need to give CZ a call..

The current CZ description says the sights for the P-10C are three dot sights, which I think of as just being white dots. However, the general info for the P-10 series says "For sights, P-10’s feature fixed luminescent front and rear".

 

[mcapo]

The current CZ description says the sights for the P-10C are three dot sights, which I think of as just being white dots. However, the general info for the P-10 series says "For sights, P-10’s feature fixed luminescent front and rear".

That is a big word. Can I just say "glow-in-the-dark"?

I read someplace once that the P10 series has different sights (luminescent or tritium) based on country of origin but I can't find it and don't feel like looking further. Might have dreamt it all....

 

[T-DOGG]

I might try it out myself once I get a bead blaster set back up.

I'm capable of doing it. And it would be nice to not have to sublet that out and hassle with long wait times, shipping stuff or driving 5 hours round trip. I suppose I should try and put a list together to determine costs, etc.

 

[ditcherman]

Just trying to figure out cerakote currently. Wanted to try local, but Franke is over at least a month out and more expensive than AllenM. Buying the stuff to do it myself is being considered currently.

What?!? I thought you hated painting!
I’m so happy to hear this.
When I get home I’m going to post some pictures/links of what I’ve used in the past, and gravitated to as well.

The easiest little sandblaster you’ve ever seen (ok I’ve never had a cabinet but this is dirt cheap and takes up no room) and a sprayer system that has given some decent results.

I think you’ll like it if you give it a try. It’s not like any other painting I’ve done.

 

[T-DOGG]

What?!? I thought you hated painting!
I’m so happy to hear this.
When I get home I’m going to post some pictures/links of what I’ve used in the past, and gravitated to as well.

The easiest little sandblaster you’ve ever seen (ok I’ve never had a cabinet but this is dirt cheap and takes up no room) and a sprayer system that has given some decent results.

I think you’ll like it if you give it a try. It’s not like any other painting I’ve done.

I know, I can't believe I'm even considering it either.

I already have a sandblasting cabinet. But I'll need different media for doing cerakote.

 

[Firehawk]

I sight them in at 7 feet, then tell people it was yards.

I prepare my targets at home with a paper punch.

I just shoot one hole and say it was five.

 

[gmcttr]

I just shoot one hole and say it was five.

And that CZickos, is how it's done.

 

[Reece'sPieces]

I just shoot one hole and say it was five.

Yup that's exactly what happened here actually, trust me I was there.

 

[Born2vette]

I just shoot one hole and say it was five.

darn, and I have been working hard and spending $$ to do 5 shot groups like this

 

[mcapo]

I totally expected the DWX to have the better trigger, but IMO the Shadow 2 Compact was lighter and crisper, at least in single action.

DWX trigger is very consistent at about 3 lb 14 ounces. What I had forgotten was how sharp the edges of the trigger shoe is. Needs a little bevel. Wish I knew someone with diamond files.

 

[T-DOGG]

DWX trigger is very consistent at about 3 lb 14 ounces. What I had forgotten was how sharp the edges of the trigger shoe is. Needs a little bevel. Wish I knew someone with diamond files.

Wish I knew someone with an oven.

 

[Leadeye]

Wish I knew someone with an oven.

Having never used it I have to ask is it two component?

 

[mcapo]

It is a shame someone has not developed a technology to bring people together from afar with similar interests so they could share knowledge and assets.

I think it would be a big hit.

 

[WebSnyper]

It is a shame someone has not developed a technology to bring people together from afar with similar interests so they could share knowledge and assets.

I think it would be a big hit.

 

[DadSmith]

darn, and I have been working hard and spending $$ to do 5 shot groups like this
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I'm a 10 shot group guy. I'm definitely over doing it. 5 shots for handgun and 3 for Rifles from now on.

 

[ditcherman]

I know, I can't believe I'm even considering it either.

I already have a sandblasting cabinet. But I'll need different media for doing cerakote.

So these two items really helped me along; I went back and forth with my Napa or whatever automotive sprayer and the little Preval sprayers, and really had better luck with the Preval setup. There’s no adjustments except for your speed and distance, but it always seemed to coat well. Now it certainly doesn’t beat the Iwata sprayer that NIC recommends but if you want to experiment on the cheap..
Then there’s this sandblaster, which you won’t need apparently, but it was cheap and much easier to use than the TSC automotive types I had used. I had also just used whatever media TSC had, and am not afraid to scotch brite parts as well to smooth them up, but you want to soak and blow off like the instructions say.
I ordered media off amazon with the little sandblaster, maybe 100 or 120?

A clean 5 gallon bucket (with a lid) and a 5 gallon bucket of parts cleaner is all I’ve ever used.
A $90 oven off Craigslist that can cook breakfast in the shop as well.

I also have used the paper cone filters with good luck, the wire mesh probably have some advantage especially if you go with the Iwata sprayer, but the cone filters are fine to start with IMO.


Pay no attention to the Cummins 6bt sitting in a shortened ford super duty frame that will be on ‘78 Dana 60 axles with a ‘73 FJ40 body with an extended 4 door tub from Aqualu. Don’t even look at that.

Bottom line is, Cerakote color(s), media, a couple Preval sprayers, paper filters…doesn’t take much money to try.

 

[ditcherman]

Having never used it I have to ask is it two component?

Yes, it is supplied with a catalyst that is mixed 12:1 to 24:1, higher gloss to lower gloss respectively.

It has a pot life of about 2 hours IIRC.
You bake it for a couple of hours max, but the oven is also involved in baking out the parts to remove all oil.

But you can also bake it for 10/20 minutes and work with layer after layer to work stencils on/off before the finish cure.

 

[ditcherman]

No, that’s just a fad, it can’t last.