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FDE isn't all that bad in two tone with coyote tan or other brown tones or even with odg, definitely not good with ss or black, but then again, I've never really been a huge fan of the desert tones. They serve a purpose when there's a need for it, like any other gun color. Black satin is my go-to.horrible in two tone.
I'm gonna correct that^^ in pistols specifically, don't two tone fde with odg. In ARs, not too terribe, pistols do look pretty dumbFDE isn't all that bad in two tone with coyote tan or other brown tones or even with odg, definitely not good with ss or black, but then again, I've never really been a huge fan of the desert tones. They serve a purpose when there's a need for it, like any other gun color. Black satin is my go-to.
The "newer" coatings and chemical treatments, such as nitrocarburizing (Duty Treat, E-treat, melanite, diamond black and other brand names) and DLC are virtually scratch proof.LONG ago fell in love with stainless. At first was not real keen on it. What changed me was how easy it is to deal with "wear and tear". LOVE nice blueing but sadly its of course kind of fragile and easy to damage. Some of the "newer" coating are supposed to be a lot tougher but again if you scratch it? Kind of sucks as you of course see the marks every time you look at the gun.
mostly agree, but I have a 2 tone Sig and a Steyr that look ok. As it goes, the Steyr is more "burnt bronze" and the Steyr a bit more green, but considering the range of FDE shades, (sometimes on one gun- SCAR), I'll count em....if you want an FDE pistol, get an FDE pistol. It's just a color, though I find it really helps the pistols lines pop and stand out a little better than plain black. Looks especially great on tactical guns, not so much on classic guns. And it's horrible in two tone.
I have revolvers in stainless and "matte" stainless. I like the high-polish stainless better.In a perfect world, bead blasted stainless would be my preference. That way I can touch them up whenever they get scratched. Realistically, options are limited for those though. Polished stainless would be another easy one to keep nice looking. I do like a nice deep blue finish though too.
I am doing that with one of my builds too, only I am trying to collect all the FDE and ODG colors. Don't forget they make drop in safety, trigger and dust covers in FDE colors too. I think you have room to get a few more variations on there pretty easily.
If you look closely, most black ARs are 3 or 4 shades of black.
I like the contrast but you've planted a seed of doubt in my autistic brain...I am doing that with one of my builds too, only I am trying to collect all the FDE and ODG colors. Don't forget they make drop in safety, trigger and dust covers in FDE colors too. I think you have room to get a few more variations on there pretty easily.
Think of it like a camo pattern, but the blotches are shaped like gun parts. That should help. Or make it worse, but who's counting?I like the contrast but you've planted a seed of doubt in my autistic brain...
I've always been a black rifle and handgun guy, so this is fairly new territory for me. Wish me luckThink of it like a camo pattern, but the blotches are shaped like gun parts. That should help. Or make it worse, but who's counting?
I prefer brushed stainless steel. It is very easy to touch up with a scotch bright pad. Even the toughest finishes will eventually wear.I've always had black pistols. But, have really been pondering getting a FDE Pistol. What do y'all prefer as far as the color of your pistol?
We can all agree the best two-tone look is wood and steel, thoughI prefer brushed stainless steel. It is very easy to touch up with a scotch bright pad. Even the toughest finishes will eventually wear.
I have a FDE SIG spear... it is very pretty!