places to anno

[Drix]

I really like GruntBull's work, especially their acid wash. That's probably where I'll send my parts when I get around to getting them done.

**Entropy** From PBN used Gruntbull for his open flame matrix. Grunt was less than satisfactory- His customer service was lackluster, he missed a part and initially replied he diddn't do it because it was not aluminum (it was a DM bolt). Gruntbull took quite a bit of time, and parts spent too long in the acid which caused problems with screws on re-assembley.

So with that experience (I was there through it) I'd stay away from grunt. I've heard good things about annodize world and lazermygun. I had wanted Thefool to do my gun but I'd heard he stopped accepting work for a while (rumor maybe?).

So umm.. yeah, hope that helps

[fishmishin]

Kohn is currently getting ready to move to a new warehouse. It'll be 3 weeks before he will be accepting any work. They have a pretty good turn around time though, so if you don't find anyone soon hit em up. I haven't seen any of their anno work but I have seen a lot of their laser engraving work and if the anno is anywhere close to the quality it will be worth the wait.

[Stayhuge]

What type of finish are you looking for? If you are looking for a basic dust finish, I just sent my stuff to the company that does CCM's anno. I had received a marker from CCM a little while back, and the anno was top notch. I will let you know when I get mine back, but I have confidence that it will be good.

[ed209]

I have used these guys for a few guns.

Awesome work, great turn around time. They were doing anno WAY before it even caught on. I was one of the first guns they ever did. A PMI shocker back in the day. Quite a few mag bodies as well.
I havent used them in 4 years, so I am not sure of the pricing.

http://www.pkselective.com/

[Frizzle Fry]

I really like GruntBull's work, especially their acid wash. That's probably where I'll send my parts when I get around to getting them done.

Weren't there several threads about Gruntbull not doing so well lately? Seems I recall some complaints about them taking months to get things done and than doing a really poor job....

http://automags.org/forums/showthread.php?t=243899

Please look through this thread, and the links to other threads where people have had issues.

GBA is CRAP.

[bbotts77]

http://automags.org/forums/showthread.php?t=243899

Please look through this thread, and the links to other threads where people have had issues.

GBA is CRAP.

Well, that's sad. I have about two markers worth of parts I wanted done. Do any of you know anyone else today will do acid washing that looks as good as the ones in GBA's gallery?

Thanks for the warning/info.

[om3n]

What type of finish are you looking for? If you are looking for a basic dust finish, I just sent my stuff to the company that does CCM's anno. I had received a marker from CCM a little while back, and the anno was top notch. I will let you know when I get mine back, but I have confidence that it will be good.

I'm thinking either splash or acid wash. I think I'd like something like this, but instead of gloss red on black, going with gloss olive on black.




Honestly, I think that lazer my gun has the best prices and gallery I've seen from a professional company thus far, and since this is a > $1000 gun and probably a rather complicated anno, I'm thinking about spending a few extra to have a pro company do it. What do you guys think?

Also, from the sounds of it, I will avoid guntbull. Thanks for the advice concerning them.


EDIT

So the acid wash/splash above, but with these colors is what I would like:


[fade anno above from Top Anodizing gallery]

[Frizzle Fry]

I really like GruntBull's work, especially their acid wash. That's probably where I'll send my parts when I get around to getting them done.

Weren't there several threads about Gruntbull not doing so well lately? Seems I recall some complaints about them taking months to get things done and than doing a really poor job....

http://automags.org/forums/showthread.php?t=243899

Please look through this thread, and the links to other threads where people have had issues.

GBA is CRAP.

[om3n]

Has anyone ever used lazer my gun before? I can't seem to get ahold of them...

[pk5]

I haven't use lazer my gun before, but my xmag, duckslide, DSG, are all going to Destroyer125 / Small Solution as soon as I can get around to disassembling them.

PM him here:

http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/dealers-forum/99265-anodizing-discounts-til-end-nov-mcb-members.html

Or if you need to get in touch with him quickly, let me know (I am the his webmaster by the way).

[bunny5]

Gruntbull- meh... Had a bad experience. If you search my posts you will find the mess "I" made... lol

Lasermygun- they were up front and reasonable. The parts came back with a bit of dissolution so that bummed me out. *Basically a few bad spots but no reason to get it redone*

PKSelective- I used them to fix my Euro Xmag that gruntbull did. It turned out great. I also used them for 2 SFL Emags and a project Dallara that i'm building. Their prices are alot higher compared to lasermygun or theannosmith so be careful. Most of my guns I actually never knew the price until it was finished.

[om3n]

Here she is... now just to get it anno'd and get the eye situation figured out and I'll be set for a while with this baby




more anno company suggestions are still welcome btw

[om3n]

Alright, the mag is now at an anodizer. I will reveal who it is after I get the mag back- turn around time should be about a week. I will post pictures when I get it back!

[om3n]

random question: how much do you guys think a warp-right breach would cost me? I'm a lefty, so I would need a warp right.

[mostpeople]

70.00 brand new from AGD