Self Painted 1187 - Opinions Wanted

[Brumster]

Although my 1187 looked great solid black, I decided too go out on a limb and try spray painting the handguard and the stock tan I used Krylon Camoflauge Tan spray paint ($6.29 at Canadian Tire) and so far it's turned out to be a solid and durable coat. It dried in less than 10 minutes too.
I think it looks pretty good. Your thoughts? Feel free to be negative; everyone is different
Just for kicks, anybody got some ideas for accessories? Once I can find the &*$# sling I bought I'll add it.
Yes my floor is dirty, I know

 

[Brumster]

Can anybody recommend good mag extenders? I heard something about 5 rounds being the max for semi autos (feel free to debunk that) and if that's true I can only get a +1 extender

 

[pharaoh2]

Give it several more coats. Good paint, but if it dried in 10 minutes you don't have enough on and it'll wear through from your hands.

 

[bdft]

5 rounds max for semi auto centrefires.

 

[archie126]

Is that part suppose to be hanging out the bottom that far?

Give it a few more coats to get a even finish, and I kinda like it.

 

[FlyingHigh]

give it a few more coats. then give it a coat with a matte clear coat. then it'll be done. i tried painting an old Cooey of mine with the Krylon camo paint. it turned out great, but it's alread chipped and worn out in alot of places. you really need that clear coat to seal the deal.

 

[spenom]

It looks good but I think all black would look cooler and would not chip in the future. Other than that though it is really only personal taste that makes me say black looks cooler.

 

[pharaoh2]

Is that part suppose to be hanging out the bottom that far?

Hehe, good catch I missed that.

 

[Brumster]

Is that part suppose to be hanging out the bottom that far?

Yes I just found out today that it is supposed to do that. It seems the only thing that was wrong with it when I bought it was the missing piston seal. Thank god

 

[pharaoh2]

Yes I just found out today that it is supposed to do that.

Really?

 

[Brumster]

Ya don't ask me why. I agree the aesthetics aren't perfect, but if it doesn't affect the action I won't complain. I'm hoping to test fire tomorrow to make sure it was just the missing piston seal that was the problem.

 

[pharaoh2]

Well I've never owned an 11/87 but that doesn't look right. Does it pop all the way up to the chamber? I must be missing somthing here.

 

[Brumster]

Ya when I work the action it seems to be just fine. I'm not the only one that has the speed feeder sticking out like that. Elimsprint showed me a picture of a set-up the same as mine on an 870 and it sticks out the same way

 

[pharaoh2]

Well I hope it works ok for you. The gun looks good by the way.

 

[canucklehead]

Well I've never owned an 11/87 but that doesn't look right. Does it pop all the way up to the chamber? I must be missing somthing here.

It's an aftermarket speedloader attachment. It's supposed to be like that!

 

[elimsprint]

Mines actually on an 11-87 just like yours. I also have the speed loader hooks on there, they are the black plastic tabs hanging down.
Kim

 

[Brumster]

If it weren't for elimsprint I'd have to post twice as much in these forums just to say the same thing repeatedly. Thanks for cutting my work-load in half

 

[elimsprint]

Haha, at least they haven't commented on the plastic ears on mine yet. But I guess they look added on so no one cares.
Kim

 

[SuperCub]

Self Painted 1187 - Opinions Wanted

Since you asked ......... It's yucky.




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