Dueling Glocks: a pair in bronze and Graphite Black. Doing two Glocks together in Bronze and Graphite Black keeps the colors matched. The bronze adds warmth, while the black keeps the pistols grounded. The post’s title calls them Dueling Glocks, and the photo shows them side by side. Both carry the same bronze and black,…
Patriotic rifle stocks in a distressed flag finish. Rifle stocks are a great place for a flag design, offering broad surfaces that showcase the stars and stripes. The distressed finish adds a worn, weathered look, as though the flag has been through many seasons. Distressing is planned, so wear lands on edges and high points…
A beautiful 1911 in Burnt Bronze and Graphite Black, with wood grips. Burnt Bronze and Graphite Black is a classic combination, and on a 1911, it highlights the pistol’s timeless lines. The wood grips add warmth, tying in with the bronze. The two-tone splits the slide and frame, emphasizing the 1911’s shape. It’s a refined…
A custom M&P 40 in Graphite Black with a hidden white skull pattern. The hidden white skull pattern is subtle, only visible at certain angles or up close. Graphite Black covers the pistol, and the white skulls reward anyone who looks closely. Creating a hidden pattern requires careful color choice, so the skulls are visible…
A three-color Typhon Kryptek design on a Glock. Typhon is one of Kryptek’s darker patterns, with layered black and grey shapes. Applying it in three colors on a Glock creates depth, with each layer building on the last. The pattern wraps across the slide and frame, giving the pistol a stealthy, modern look. Kryptek requires…
This Kel-Tec KSG came in when the model was first released, and the shop was tasked with making it one of a kind. After much deliberation with the owner, it got a distressed finish with “From My Cold Dead Hands” lettering. The KSG is a bullpup pump shotgun with dual magazine tubes, and its unique…
The original Paramedic’s Little Helper: a Glock 42 in pink and black with a Star of Life design. Tom notes the shop is often copied, but they designed the original. The Star of Life is the emblem of emergency medical services, and placing it on a pink and black Glock 42 creates a fitting design…
A Benelli M4 in a custom airbrushed three-color camo. It suits a working gun. The Benelli M4 is a tactical semi-auto shotgun, and a three-color airbrushed camo gives it a field-ready look. Airbrushing allows soft, blended edges, creating a natural pattern that blends into brush and woods. Each layer is sprayed by hand, so the…
Cowboy spurs in three different custom Cerakote finishes, with names. Each pair of spurs got its own custom finish, along with the owner’s name, making them personal and unique. Spurs face dirt, boots and stirrups, so a durable coating protects them from scratches and rust. Small, intricate shapes require careful masking and light coats. Adding…
This is a full custom build, coated in Sig Pink and Graphite Black Cerakote. Sig Pink is a bright pink in the Cerakote lineup, without being neon. Paired with Graphite Black, it creates a bold contrast. The pink lands on select parts so it pops against the dark base without overwhelming the rifle. Because this…