10/22 AR build, what do you think?

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I built a 10/22 and did the paint myself as well, I’m just looking for an honest opinion on a price point if I were to start building custom rifles. This rifle has a stock 10/22 barrel, receiver and trigger mech, Archangel 5.56 stock, forward angled grip, side picatinny that I added, and a Ranier Arms 5.56 mm flash suppressor, installed by a licensed Gunsmith. Please tell me what you think this is worth, I want to know if it’s worth my time and money.View attachment 573368View attachment 573369
 
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I understand that if I painted a rifle I was using and decided to sell it, I wouldn’t see a return on the paint, but custom paint on new rifles isn’t cheap. A friend of mine just offered me $300 just for a custom paint job, I’m doing it next weekend. This rifle has a stock 10/22 barrel, receiver and trigger mech, Archangel 5.56 stock, forward angled grip, side picatinny that I added, and a Ranier Arms 5.56 mm flash suppressor, installed by a licensed Gunsmith.
 
If shipping cost were not what they are today,and if your custom paint is a head turner,you might have a niche market for paint jobs.
 
I’d pay more for the stock 10/22 than I would for that. The fact that you painted it means it’s instantly worth 50% of what you might have got for it if you just left it alone. Do your buddy a favour and tell him to buy some flat spray paint and cheese cloth at Canadian tire for $20 and save him the $300 he offered you. Can’t be much of a buddy if your willing to rip him off like that.

I’d say if you’re getting the 10/22 and the ugly archangel chassis at wholesale prices, you might break even after factoring in the cost of the gunsmith you’re paying to thread on a muzzle device.
 
I think that's a cool-looking rifle for sure, and will admit that I've dabbled enough to know that good results (like the OPs) don't normally happen on the first go. =experience counts for something/has value.

For me personally-I wouldn't dream of taking a rattle can to a firearm, no matter what my confidence level was. The nicer/higher the value the gun? The more true that statement becomes for me, personally. However, not a criticism of those who DO-if it's your gun=it's your canvas! Give'r.
 
Looks like a very nice package you put together there. It really is not my cup of tea but it would appeal to several people I shoot with. There are a fair amount of people out there who do not feel at all comfortable taking guns apart. I have a handful of hunters I clean their semi auto shotguns for during and after duck season.

That being said, for a price point that's a little tough are you a dealer?

If you are a dealer as a customer I will actually be purchasing a new firearm which I will have a receipt for if there is an issue down the road.

If not IMO you are selling a used rifle with used equipment and no warranty (although in the case of Ruger they do honor used guns).

I have sold rifles just like this in the past and never really made a profit, more or less just broke even. If I were selling this rifle I would ask $500-600

I am not trying to dump on you as this would appeal to some people I am just thinking if I were in a gun shop and saw all these parts and the owner said they will put it all together for a small fee I would prefer to do that than just purchase a rifle package from some guy I don't know. You may be better off with a painting/assembly service versus trying to sell "new" stuff.

I also see these things are getting expensive.....Retail I could spend around $1,000 if I wanted that set up minus the paint.
 
You could put it up in the EE and ask for offers. Maybe $450?

Look into DIY hydro dipping instead of painting. Or if doing painting, look at some of the pre-cut masks. Consider a princess auto hobby airbrush with enamel paints, and seal it with a 2k matte clear for durability. You could also get a cheap electric oven and investigate ceracote finishes.
 
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