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IndyGunworks
Grandmaster
INCREASE the value? No
make it more marketable and bring in more potential buyers? YES
i dont think being refinished allows you to charge more for the gun.... typically when refinishing with anything other than the original finish, the seller eats that cost.
except maybe camo patters that could cost several hundred dollars anyways... but then again, it depends on the buyer
make it more marketable and bring in more potential buyers? YES
i dont think being refinished allows you to charge more for the gun.... typically when refinishing with anything other than the original finish, the seller eats that cost.
except maybe camo patters that could cost several hundred dollars anyways... but then again, it depends on the buyer
looks nice either way
Hello target64,
I would say it depends on what the firearms are, what custom finish it was refinished in and the current market.
With some firearms if they were refinished we should take the owner out behind the barn for a good. :dumbass:
Some firearm companies that get a firearm sent in for repair work may not touch it depending on what refinish work was done. Say if it was original a blued slide that was refinished nickel. They would not know who done the work,
if it was done right if things like the metal temper was still correct. If the temper/heat treat was changed when it was refinished the slide may be too soft or hard. Which could lead to problems down the road and will send it back unrepaired due to liability?
Then if Pink AR’s are hot and you had yours refinished by Dura-coat then you have a hot one when you sell it.
So it may be a waste of money
if you think you will get it back when you sell the firearm. Thats my 
one more
I would say it depends on what the firearms are, what custom finish it was refinished in and the current market.
With some firearms if they were refinished we should take the owner out behind the barn for a good. :dumbass:
Some firearm companies that get a firearm sent in for repair work may not touch it depending on what refinish work was done. Say if it was original a blued slide that was refinished nickel. They would not know who done the work,
if it was done right if things like the metal temper was still correct. If the temper/heat treat was changed when it was refinished the slide may be too soft or hard. Which could lead to problems down the road and will send it back unrepaired due to liability? Then if Pink AR’s are hot and you had yours refinished by Dura-coat then you have a hot one when you sell it.
So it may be a waste of money
if you think you will get it back when you sell the firearm. Thats my one more
Hello target64,
I would say it depends on what the firearms are, what custom finish it was refinished in and the current market.
With some firearms if they were refinished we should take the owner out behind the barn for a good. :dumbass:
Some firearm companies that get a firearm sent in for repair work may not touch it depending on what refinish work was done. Say if it was original a blued slide that was refinished nickel. They would not know who done the work, if it was done right if things like the metal temper was still correct. If the temper/heat treat was changed when it was refinished the slide may be too soft or hard. Which could lead to problems down the road and will send it back unrepaired due to liability?
Then if Pink AR’s are hot and you had yours refinished by Dura-coat then you have a hot one when you sell it.
So it may be a waste of moneyif you think you will get it back when you sell the firearm. Thats my
one more
ps. It does LOOK GOOD!
I would say it depends on what the firearms are, what custom finish it was refinished in and the current market.
With some firearms if they were refinished we should take the owner out behind the barn for a good. :dumbass:
Some firearm companies that get a firearm sent in for repair work may not touch it depending on what refinish work was done. Say if it was original a blued slide that was refinished nickel. They would not know who done the work,
if it was done right if things like the metal temper was still correct. If the temper/heat treat was changed when it was refinished the slide may be too soft or hard. Which could lead to problems down the road and will send it back unrepaired due to liability? Then if Pink AR’s are hot and you had yours refinished by Dura-coat then you have a hot one when you sell it.
So it may be a waste of money
if you think you will get it back when you sell the firearm. Thats my one more
ps. It does LOOK GOOD!
It ALL depends on a buyer.
In some cases, you make the gun more attractive (aesthetically or otherwise) to potential buyers. But, in other cases, a 'custom' finish will cut down on your pool of potential buyers, and be tougher to sell.
In some cases, you make the gun more attractive (aesthetically or otherwise) to potential buyers. But, in other cases, a 'custom' finish will cut down on your pool of potential buyers, and be tougher to sell.
Sorry about the double post. When I clicked submit reply the first time I got “Internet explorer can not display the page. Clicked back, everything was still there? I added the ps then clicked submit reply a second time it loaded and I had both up? I clicked edit thinking I might be able to delete one?
I hate my dial-up!!
I hate my dial-up!!
2ADMNLOVER
Grandmaster
This ^^ . A Glock 21sf comes to mind that a local shop had for sale .
I don't know anything about stippling other than the pics on here but this gun looked a steaming pile .
Streakyzero
Plinker
I would have to agree with everyone else in that it doesn't make it more valuable, but it does make it more marketable! And yes the Llama looks great!
I voted other.
My reason is what others have said. It doesn't inherently increase the value but some one else might think it looks good when you're selling.
The important part is does it look good to you?
And maybe does it increase insurance value?
You see the same situation with guitars. Some guys will throw $300-400 in upgrades into a guitar and try to recoup on the sale but a buyer may rather have one that is stock.
OP your gun does look great BTW. I haven't shot many .45 would would like too. That one looks appealing!
My reason is what others have said. It doesn't inherently increase the value but some one else might think it looks good when you're selling.
The important part is does it look good to you?
And maybe does it increase insurance value?
You see the same situation with guitars. Some guys will throw $300-400 in upgrades into a guitar and try to recoup on the sale but a buyer may rather have one that is stock.
OP your gun does look great BTW. I haven't shot many .45 would would like too. That one looks appealing!
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It really depends on the gun. And the buyer. I considered having a Colt Commander refinished and learned that anything other than sending it back to Colt would have hurt the value. The exact words of the appraiser were "If you paint that gun it will be worthless"...
If the gun has any collector value at all a refinish will actually hurt the value. Collectors want them to be all original even if the finish is not perfect.
But, for standard guns like yours it looks good. I have a Springfield 1911 that has been done in reverse two tone and I really like it.
But, for standard guns like yours it looks good. I have a Springfield 1911 that has been done in reverse two tone and I really like it.
Disposable Heart
Grandmaster
Sorry to say, I think no. Spray painting a bit of fu fu on a cheap gun, then expecting someone to pay 50-300 dollars more is a stretch. (Not saying the Llama is cheap, not saying all coatings are fu fu)
Folks that take Krylon Fusion to Glock frames need to be strung up. It is not very durable and they seem to sell to the uninformed. Some folks here have it on the head: it makes it more marketable to a CERTAIN person. I would never coat a gun unless I intended to keep it.
Also, Robar makes some more permanant finishes that look great! I am considering NP3 from them on a Taurus PT1911 I am horsing with. But, I don't expect to see an increase in value on the gun.
Folks that take Krylon Fusion to Glock frames need to be strung up. It is not very durable and they seem to sell to the uninformed. Some folks here have it on the head: it makes it more marketable to a CERTAIN person. I would never coat a gun unless I intended to keep it.
Also, Robar makes some more permanant finishes that look great! I am considering NP3 from them on a Taurus PT1911 I am horsing with. But, I don't expect to see an increase in value on the gun.
safarihunter
Shooter
A custom finish is worth what a buyer is willing to pay. Sometimes yes, sometimes no
Disposable Heart
Grandmaster
Thats short, simple and all good!
Now a proper bluing job (blueing tanks), THAT is nother story. If someone has a ratty, but no metal gouges/scratches gun, a proper reblue (no Kasey cold blue) would make it worth more IMHO.
Indy_Guy_77
Grandmaster
- Apr 30, 2008
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If you can buy a POS all-beat-up non-collectible firearm for $100, have it refinished for $120, then sell it for $300... Then it's worth it.
But cases like the above are about the only way to recoup the investment...
But cases like the above are about the only way to recoup the investment...
rimfire_crazed
Master
Agree - no on the increase in actual value. Sure came out looking nice, though!
