This isn’t a build up thread so I can’t fit it in that forum. In early November I sent my blemed BCM lower and a brand new DSA upper to Victor at US Anodizing. I JUST got it back today. I also had him remove the flaws on the lower before the work. Anyway the set was re-anodized to match Daniel Defense’s FDE. While not an exact match, it’s fine by my standards.
I wish I would have measured the pin holes before… I told Victor to build it up enough to keep it to spec whatever they are.
The kitchen lighting makes the handguard look funky.
Guess it gives an option to painting or other coatings. You could have sent the rail in to have it done if you wanted it to match up better.
Looks good!
Quite the amazing replies on that other site where you posted this thread. I didn’t realize you bought a blem lower out from under a poor person and now they won’t have a serviceable fighting rifle! I’d love to meet some of those people over there to see what they look like in person.
Anyway, not bad man. I’d like to see some pics when it’s complete.
I think it would be too, but I also understand people do things just to do them sometimes.
Recently I was looking at a couple optics. Someone had commented to buy the cheaper one and use the rest on ammo. The thing is, regardless of what I buy, I still buy as much ammo and training. So sometimes, spending money on other stuff does not limit their ammo/training budget and purchases, if that makes sense.
Personally, I’d leave the blem unit alone or hit it with some Krylon instead of anodizing, but I’m all for others doing whatever they want to a degree as long as they still use it. It’s like the M4a1 and Mk18 threads on TOS. Some guys buy PEQ-15’s and PVS-14’s and actually use them while some in those threads actually buy PEQ-15’s for the purpose of building a clone, but have no access to night vision? WTF? So, anodize away, but then use it like you would any other.
For me it’s not so much about thinking the anodizing is a waste, even though it’s not my thing, I’d be more concerned about the tolerance changes as I’ve heard reanodizing can lead to other issues.
If he did it just to see how it looks but will use it just the same, I’m all for it. If he did it to take pics and post on the internet, that’s a different story. I think the gun will be a user if I read it correctly.
Unless its essential to your career or lifestyle guns are luxury items anyway, why not just do what you want with it.
Even if he throws it in his closet and never looks at it again hes still supporting good companies.
Thats like saying even if he Sprayed it… the $15 he spent on paint could of bought him a Pmag.
Even though there are better things to spend $166 on in regards to function of the rifle…
I admittedly am very interested in what it will look like completed.
Im a fan f the DD FDE
Let me see. I’m a flashaholic. Have plenty of lights. Ammo? Enough to hold off a small army. I have enough mags for my ammo. Training? Check. I guess marshmallows aren’t a bad idea.
Sorry that came out wrong. Meant to say, I’m fine with it if it’s slightly out of spec. I have plenty of go-to (work and personal) ARs. This set will be a “beater” build if you will so I’m not entirely concerned if the holes are slightly larger than the norm or if it scratches easily because of the type 2 anodizing.
It was something fun I wanted to try out. I know I’m treading on thin ice here by posting the modification but hey, you only live once.
It’s all good man. Like I said earlier, if you have other rifles and do something like this to try it out, that’s great. It’s when people have one rifle and choose appearance as their priority over reliability that it’s looked down upon. I think what you did, as a side project, is perfectly fine.
