Alecto grip customising

[tayloriand]

My Alecto has returned from the gunshop after a trigger repair.

I forgot what a great pistol it is.

One of the few things I don't like is the military - almost sci-fi look of it.

Can the grips be painted with a durable spray applied product - say a brown colour - to tone down the desert eagle look.

I've used Plastikote previously but that was on a Beech stock.

Or should I just leave this gun in a factory specification without any fettling!

Cheers
Ian

[Adam77K]

If you want to do it, why not? It's your pistol after all. I think the grip is removable which should help. Ask Paddy (Pad.E) about paints and primers etc.

[ikarma70]

You need a plastic adhesive primer so that any paint will grip to it.

I just did my 1377 pump grip in black, i was plasti-grip primer, hammerite brush on smooth and then hammerite smooth satin spray on, I also baked each layer in my greenhouse and hung outside on a line to cool.

still hasn't come off and signs of wear.

[tayloriand]

Thanks for the replies chaps.

Just need to get the courage to starting painting.

I'd love to see an Alecto with wood grips, anyone done it ...


Cheers
Ian