[Leigh]

First off, no offense intended towards those who want their nice new weapons to appear as if they have "been there, done that" but paying for such? I don't really understand.

Just like DIY stippling with a soldering iron (argh), to each their own but paying someone else to give your handgun/rifle the "look" of being well used?

For the prices I've seen charged, wouldn't it be more sensible to run hundreds of rounds of ammo through the weapon instead?

Let's see.....range time, focusing on the principles of marksmanship, improving one's shooting skills, and so on vs. $100+ to make something appear "worn" or "broken in"?

I guess P.T. Barnum was right.......

 

[DWARREN123]

I do not get it either.

 

[seamaster]

I don't get it either.

I can understand trying to keep the pistols as new looking as possible, but fake wear is pretty stupid imo.

 

[PetePerfection]

Like my grandpa use to say. If we all liked the same things we would all want to sleep with grandma.

 

[vart]

I've never heard of such a thing.

Do the people paying for such a service look like this?

 

[Leigh]

Yes, and not even "new looking" but just well-maintained.....
I still have a G21 Gen 2 purchased NIB 25 years ago; it has been there done that short of "combat" or "self defense" but has earned every little ding, scrape, and signs of holster wear that some folks appear to pay for today...........what gives?

 

[vart]

I think some of the airbrush fake patina and such on old cars can look cool, but not really into that for my firearms...

 

[Leigh]

Like my grandpa use to say. If we all liked the same things we would all want to sleep with grandma.

Agreed. But is there a reason or just "because"?

No biggie as I shan't lose any sleep but it certainly sounds odd; almost akin to some "Halo 28" or whatever video game is the rage....

 

[Leigh]

Do the people paying for such a service look like this?

Great, thanks....that reminds me to get an 'Untuckit' shirt for the holidays!

 

[vart]

I had to look up pics of it...

:ack::ack::ack:

If you really want that look, send your gun and $75 to me and I'll run some sandpaper over it for you...

 

[Leigh]

^^^
WOW! That looks so battle worn that there are not even front and rear sights present!

I think Carl used that one in an episode of The Walking Dead!

 

[WayneJessie]

I've never heard of such a thing.

Do the people paying for such a service look like this?

May God have mercy on my race...

 

[Morgo]

Its just another finish option.

I don't get how people don't get it. Are you suggesting people don't get a firearm with a finish applied? or that they are only allowed to have a black finish?

While I don't have any with that particular finish I'm not going to begrudge others who choose it.

 

[Jammersix]

I make conscious decisions not to base decisions or opinions about someone on appearance. Doing so is for the weak, lame and lazy.

 

[willieH]

Deleted. My participation here is not welcome.

 

[Tickhill]

What I don't get is why some people bellyache about what others buy or do to their own stuff.

Amen, don't they have enough grief in their own life?

 

[vart]

Its just another finish option.

I don't get how people don't get it. Are you suggesting people don't get a firearm with a finish applied? or that they are only allowed to have a black finish?

While I don't have any with that particular finish I'm not going to begrudge others who choose it.

I love personalizing my firearms and I am well aware that not everyone will share my taste for my custom camo job on my G29.
But I am man enough to accept the criticism. Whoever decides to do that abomination to their Glock should be prepared to accept the same criticism.

 

[powernoodle]

I do not get it either.

It is easy to understand. These guns are aimed at buyers with excessive testosterone poisoning. It corrupts the mind and causes the victim to engage in all manner of goofy activity, like wearing paracord bracelets, getting barbed wire tattoos on the bicep and putting Sh*t Magnet patches on their bags.

I make conscious decisions not to base decisions or opinions about someone on appearance.

That claim is in contradiction to your "Black Lives Matter" signature line at the bottom of your post, which is 100% appearance-based. Come on, now. You did not think you could slip that past Powernoodle, did you?

 

[Morgo]

I love personalizing my firearms and I am well aware that not everyone will share my taste for my custom camo job on my G29.
But I am man enough to accept the criticism. Whoever decides to do that abomination to their Glock should be prepared to accept the same criticism.

Perhaps, but, you know the old saying "if you haven't anything nice to say...."

 

[ede]

Not sure why you'd do it or want it but as Hillary said "what difference does it make". It's theirs to do as they like. I've seen lot of posters here do or buy things I consider silly but it's theirs and their money. I've changed parts, added parts, and changed the finish on my firearms. Only have me to make happy.