So I'm working on getting my AR15 to be exactly how I want it and part of that process is making her look purrrrdy. Part of that process is getting a paint job.

 

So here's what I know:

• I want to use Cerakote
  
• I want to have it painted in this camo pattern (maybe some slight variation).
  
• I want to have my upper and lower receiver done.
  

With that out of the way, I'm looking for a business that can do the work. I first tried Easton Firearms Refinishing (located in Easton, PA) and they are unable to do the work because I "have a Jersey compliant rifle that can not be fully disassembled[:] gas block can't be removed".

 

I'm new to the AR scene. I didn't build my rifle so I'm not too familiar with the rifle breakdown. Is the inability to fully disassemble the rifle a complete roadblock to the work I want to have done? Here's a quick picture of my upper receiver for reference:

Thanks in advance, guys!

 

-Sgt

Why does the gas block need to be completely removed? Are they going to paint the barrel as well? If all they want to do is remove the barrel, I believe it can still be removed by moving the gas block forward enough to remove the gas tube, then undo the barrel nut to get it apart.

Why does the gas block need to be completely removed? Are they going to paint the barrel as well? If all they want to do is remove the barrel, I believe it can still be removed by moving the bad block forward enough to remove the gas tube, then undo the barrel nut to get it apart.

 

I should clarify my "special" gas system:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=3RC33OyDjc4#t=75s

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRh-ZYqYB0k

I don't see why it should be a problem if you just want the upper and lower receivers done. Maybe they thought you wanted the barrel done, too? If so, they are balking because they won't be able to get your gas block off (without cutting it) because of the pinned brake.... unless you have a two piece gas block.

I'll double check the email I had sent to see if I inferred I wanted the barrel done. I will also clarify that I'd like the hand-guard done (not sure if that's considered the upper receiver or not, or if it is in some contexts and not in others).

 

Next question, Easton Firearms Refinishing is the only company I know in the area who does Cerakote coatings. Who else does, and do you have any experience with them?

I just had my rifle cerakoted. I disassembled the entire rifle and shipped the upper,lower, and rail section. No need to remove the block or compensator. Leave the barrel alone.

 

Burnt Bronze looks good on anything. Good choice. Where'd you have it done?

Dark bronze by Cliff card . He left wwguns and opened his own show in florida. Joint force enterprises