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We cannot laser engrave (etch) guns with a blued or Parkerized finish.
The etching is black and
will not show up on blued metal. Some gun finishes are dark, like
older Glock's, and the laser removes the factory coating to expose the
metal.
Grips, stocks, forearms all beg to
be engraved. The cost for stock work depends on the amount of
preparation needed and whether you use a stock design or have us create a
special design for you. Stocks must be less than 25 inches in length to
fit in the machine.
The pictured forearms and stocks are in the
$45 to $90 range.
Modifications to the makeup of the patterns may required additional set up
fees. The CO2 laser cuts straight up and down and does not put an
angle on traditional type checkering. Stars, on the other hand, are very
popular and provide a superior grip. Fees do not include shipping. Prices do
not include the removal or replacement of the wood from the gun. We cannot
engrave metal with a blued finish. It must be stainless steel, coated metal,
anodized aluminum or uncoated brass.
The older Glock pistol slides engrave well*. Laser engraving
leaves a silver/gray image. The top and right side of the slide are excellent
areas for engraving.
*ATTENTION!! Glock has modified
the process they use for finishing their slides. The process has changed on
all 4th generation (all 4th generation guns have 4th generation written on
them) and some 3rd generation pistols (these are not marked). My old
settings do not work on the newer slides. Until I can establish new
settings, (which may sacrifice a slide), we cannot accept these newer slides
for engraving. Before sending a slide for engraving, please check with
Glock's technical department (located in Georgia) to identify the finish
that your gun has.
Stainless steel guns also engrave very well. The
engraving shows up black and is very fine in detail. 1911
slides offer a great opportunity for personalization.
The Bond Arms derringer is perfect for laser engraving. There are four flat
panels on the removable barrel and they laser engrave well, leaving a sharp
black etching on the stainless steel barrel. Prices start around $35 for the
first side and $40 for both sides of one barrel, plus S&H.
Stainless steel engraving, like the Ruger's below, starts at $85.
Prices vary on the amount of work required to create the final design, gun
disassembly and complexity.
Laser engraving on metal surfaces is not deep. On stainless guns, the effect is more like etching and not, what I consider,
traditional engraving. The bare stainless steel must be coated first. The laser then
etches through the coating, leaving a black etching in the metals surface.
After engraving, the coating is removed.
All pricing quotes are for
standard materials and limited graphic work. Composite, horn, antler,
bone and exotic materials slightly higher.
Some logos or graphics,
provided by the customer, are not useable in their original condition.
Lasers need a good line drawing for the best results. Many graphics can
be converted and made usable. At times, this can require several hours
of extra work and a graphic conversion fee may be necessary.
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