Alloy Pistol Grips

[Tater]

Not really Mr. Tater but they are a new branch so they take all comers. Also since I do construction work at times I pointed my glass and aluminum suppliers to them so the 2 parties are more than happy..My airgun buddy was also surprised when he had his aluminum pcp frame powdercoated for the same price as I paid. To have a bike frame powdercoated it actually costs almost the same. Best regards.

Well it looks like you are getting a heck of a deal. One of the Powder Coat places I emailed said it was a $50 minimum per color.     If he can put them in with another job he can give me a better price depending on the prep work required. 

[Davio]

. Like I have said for my 2 Crosman grips, barrel band and some flashlight tubes I paid $4.60 something and their facility is about 5 minutes away from me w/o traffic..Best regards.

You are getting a steal of a deal. Anyone here in the states with any brain at all wouldn't turn on the baking oven for $4.60.  Hell, I wouldn't blow off and disassemble my rig for $4.60.

So what am I saying?  I do and will continue to pay extra for US made whenever possible.  I'd really hate to mess up my karma and come back as a third world exploited citizen.

[crossliner]

I was surprised myself gents...Hard to believe but here is a thread as proof of what I am saying. The figures given are in Philippine currency as you can see. No offense but this is not just a small time home brew powdercoating process it is being done by a very big company called Republic Powdercoating Corporation w/c happens to be the biggest in the Philippines and they happen to have a branch in my city..



http://www.motorcyclephilippines.com/forums/showthread.php?36820-powder-coating/page2

Check out jay_zero's #37 post

http://www.philippinecompanies.com/companyprofile/289426/republic-powdercoat-corporation

[crossliner]

Also even if it is $20-30 grip I would not bat an eye..Originally they billed me $6 for the whole shebang but the price went down when I told them I have friends in the construction business who would be happy to know their services..We may be a 3rd world country but we are not that far behind. You will be surprised if you happen to visit the major cities in the Phils..

Moreover I have observed that most Caucasian members always complain about the high prices of parts custom or store-bought for their toys. Frankly and modesty aside I find them affordable..Like the Europeans particularly the Englishmen we pay almost 3x of what you pay for over there to get something made in the US. If I were in the US I would never buy scope mounts other than BKL ( I have them and have ordered more thru my cousin) or Sportsmatch or those "cheap" Leapers or Hawke scopes..A $78 Leapers scope is being sold here for around $170-180 and yet we still buy them. Sorry for the rant gents. Best regards.

[droid]

Also even if it is $20-30 grip I would not bat an eye..Originally they billed me $6 for the whole shebang but the price went down when I told them I have friends in the construction business who would be happy to know their services..We may be a 3rd world country but we are not that far behind. You will be surprised if you happen to visit the major cities in the Phils..

Moreover I have observed that most Caucasian members always complain about the high prices of parts custom or store-bought for their toys. Frankly and modesty aside I find them affordable..Like the Europeans particularly the Englishmen we pay almost 3x of what you pay for over there to get something made in the US. If I were in the US I would never buy scope mounts other than BKL ( I have them and have ordered more thru my cousin) or Sportsmatch or those "cheap" Leapers or Hawke scopes..A $78 Leapers scope is being sold here for around $170-180 and yet we still buy them. Sorry for the rant gents. Best regards.

Good points Mr Cross, totally agree 

[crossliner]

Here is my P150/$3.65 powdercoat job..It was flat black at 1st ( my decision ) but I told them I don't like it too much so they changed it and charged me extra so from P100/$2.43 it became $3.65..I gave the gunner P100 tip and it made him very happy. Told him some folks in the US get theirs for $30-$50/grip (?) and he kinda looked like this  ..Also told him that even at $20-30 I would still find it reasonable and would willingly pay for it..No matter how goodlooking the gun is it's still so so if the grips ain't done right imho but it's just me.



..casting marks? There are none.. I like it coz the coat is thick and luxurious..

[droid]

Very nice Mr Cross, I for one would gladly pay that for a grip frame like that 

[crossliner]

Thanks Mr. D