Gunsmithing sand blaster gun question (for koting)

[taseal]

Would something of this size be good enough to strip a 1911?

I'm thinking of trying to refinish my 1911 myself. the thought is running in my head, but I'm not sure about it. If I'm gonna do it, it'll be to save money...

That being said, will this blaster gun work?

20 Oz. Hopper Gravity Feed Spot Blaster Gun

I would use the 120 grit alum oxide obviously.

Most likely I'll get the aerosol cans from brownell to do this. They have alumahyde (much cheaper) and the gunkote

or I can just send it off and get it done for like 150 bucks... lol

 

[TORKAR]

Re: sand blaster gun question (for koting)

I tried a similar gun years ago when I had some wheels that needed spruced up. It was a pain in the ass.

If you can't find someone local, send me a message.

 

[smschulz]

Re: sand blaster gun question (for koting)

The blaster will work fine on a 1911.
I use the same one and have done lots of guns/parts.
Since you will already have a compressor ~ why not get an air brush to do your coating?
This would be much preferable to aerosol cans.
Air brushes are not expensive either.
YMMV

 

[taseal]

Re: sand blaster gun question (for koting)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TORKAR</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I tried a similar gun years ago when I had some wheels that needed spruced up. It was a pain in the ass.

If you can't find someone local, send me a message. </div></div>

will do. the local guy here wanted 250 for my 1911. he can go to hell. it's an overpriced gunshop anyways. I only went there in desperation

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: smschulz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The blaster will work fine on a 1911.
I use the same one and have done lots of guns/parts.
Since you will already have a compressor ~ why not get an air brush to do your coating?
This would be much preferable to aerosol cans.
Air brushes are not expensive either.
YMMV </div></div>

I could look into that. I'll be doing this at work so...

 

[TORKAR]

Re: sand blaster gun question (for koting)

$250, that's absurd! I cerakote an entire pistol including grips for $150. If you're gonna pay someone to blast it, $50-$75 would be fair. There's also a level of satisfaction in doing it yourself.

 

[rifleman700]

Re: sand blaster gun question (for koting)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: taseal</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Would something of this size be good enough to strip a 1911?

I'm thinking of trying to refinish my 1911 myself. the thought is running in my head, but I'm not sure about it. If I'm gonna do it, it'll be to save money...

That being said, will this blaster gun work?

20 Oz. Hopper Gravity Feed Spot Blaster Gun

I would use the 120 grit alum oxide obviously.

Most likely I'll get the aerosol cans from brownell to do this. They have alumahyde (much cheaper) and the gunkote

or I can just send it off and get it done for like 150 bucks... lol </div></div>


Yes it will work for small jobs. +1 on the comment above about doing it yourself. Buy a $20 airbrush and use either air dry cerakote or duracoat. They are easy to use. Cerakote is easier to use - no mixing but is more $$. If you use duracoat throw it in your oven on 200 after it dries and this will help the curing process. Cerakote is more durable.

 

[azwolf1500]

Re: sand blaster gun question (for koting)

I built my own box out of OSB plywood with a small piece of regular glass and screen vents in the back. Cheap but worked for the WILSON I built and came out great.

 

[jim46ok]

Re: sand blaster gun question (for koting)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: distantplinker</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I built my own box out of OSB plywood with a small piece of regular glass and screen vents in the back. Cheap but worked for the WILSON I built and came out great. </div></div>

Or else just step outside of the shop for something small like a pistol. Collect what grit you can, like over a large carboard box, and discard. You don't want to use used oxide, anyway. It can give you an uneven texture.