There are Steals And Deals ... Some are Artist!

[Freebird]

I wanted to share my experience with fellow ODT patrons. I recently purchased a surplus Beretta 92s online sight unseen. Good condition mechanically, but very worn finish. This was exactly what I wanted since I had plans to have it Cerakoted to resemble the new Beretta M9A3. I had a tough decision on colors since I wanted this 92s not to be an exact copy, but a strong resemblance using FDE and Multicam Green. I choose to reblue the safety, hammer, slide release, mag release and trigger bar myself using Formula 40/40 Cold Blue which worked remarkably well. For the Cerakote application I took my Beretta to Thomas at Shadow Hunter Concepts in Snellville, Georgia. Thomas was very helpful, answered all my questions and was running a Fourth of July 20% off special. I left my disassembled Frame, Slide and Barrel with him to work his magic. The man is a true artist and Certified Cerakote Applicator. Thomas worked his magic and today I picked up my new looking parts. I finished my reassembly and I could not be happier! Thomas is a member of ODT and that's how I found out about his service. Here are the before and after pics.

 

[sovietak474u]

That’s the best deal going right now . I snagged a old beretta 92 myself and it’s been flawless . It came just in time too as my old 92G finally gave out with a cracked slide . I could buy another 92 cheaper than just the slide .

Only modification I did was to add my threaded barrel. I do miss my 92G tho. The frame was brought back to life with my 22 kit . I was going to refinish mine but I like abusing it . I need a mini uzi refinished so I’m going to give him a shot .

 

[MaconGuns]

Beretta is on my bucket list.

 

[Porter Rockwell]

Very cool Freebird ! Thanks for sharing

 

[MRH]

Berettas are the sexiest guns ever.

 

[November Sierra]

Do you have any more pictures? That looks awesome

 

[REDX]

Thanks for the kind words. Here is my favorite picture that he emailed me this morning.

 

[MaconGuns]

Berettas are the sexiest guns ever.

And he shows naked pictures of her.

 

[Freebird]

That’s the best deal going right now . I snagged a old beretta 92 myself and it’s been flawless . It came just in time too as my old 92G finally gave out with a cracked slide . I could buy another 92 cheaper than just the slide .

Only modification I did was to add my threaded barrel. I do miss my 92G tho. The frame was brought back to life with my 22 kit . I was going to refinish mine but I like abusing it . I need a mini uzi refinished so I’m going to give him a shot .


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Sorry to hear about the cracked frame. They say not to use +P ammo which I never do, but almost purchased some by accident the other day. I hope my frame never cracks, but Excellant idea on 22 conversion kit. Hope one day to own a can, but it's got to be more affordable for me.

 

[Freebird]

And he shows naked pictures of her.

Hey, she may show it all, but she's still very much a lady! LOL