XP-100 Makeover

Zee

I was somewhat uninspired by how this gun was looking.



But was very pleased with how "The Sister" turned out.



In the process, I acquired a new scope for the XP. A Burris 2-7x Handgun Scope. Which, though lacking magnification, actually works better for me with the rear grip XP-100. I don't have to crawl up on it as I did with a rifle scope.







I wasn't thrilled with the two tone look of the XP. The blue action was too shiny and had several scratches on it. The barrel just didn't match up in the color scheme. So, pulled the stock off and taped off the brake. Used Brownell's AlumaHyde II in Matte Black to mate everything up.



I think it turned out pretty good. Sort of a "Little Sister".

Ernie Bishop

I like it.
Expected you to include the brake in your work, but contrast is OK.

Jayhawker

Looking good!!!

Big Chief

Right handsome half-rifle you got there :guns::guns:

Zee

Ernie Bishop wrote: »

I like it.
Expected you to include the brake in your work, but contrast is OK.

The brake on "The Sister" was left stainless. Kind of liked the look. So, I did the same on the XP.

Oh, and thanks guys.

jbohio

Dig it!

I wasn't sure at first, I kinda liked the stainless. The blue, not so much.
The paint looks like heavy parkerizing, which I'm quite fond of.

Buffco

How does that Alumahyde feel to the touch? It looks similar to Ceramacoat, which is the only gun metal finish I've any experience with. I like the look but hate how it feels. Almost..... arid, like a chalkboard.. Makes me reach for the moisturizer.

Is Alumahyde dry, rough feeling? And is it a bake on finish?

Buffco

Oh as usual, good work.

Zee

I answered your question once already. But, then the forum shut down this afternoon and lost all the data. Don't worry, though. They are feverishly working to restore the archives. My answer should be back up any moment.

timc

Sweet!