Would you like your SL8-1 to be Black?

Jspy,
The bipod is avalable from www.calssportingarmory.com. I have the 3x scope and it works fine at 100 yards. Havent used the 1.5X.

I noticed the plum color in the photos also. I think it is my camera. In reality, to the naked eye, the color is off by a SMALL amount (with a more "bronze" type color similar ot the FN P90s). Apparently a camera brings out more subtle differences than the naked eye. Due to the nature of the process, it is almost impossible to "mix" a targeted pigment. The original color of the plastic and it's ability to react to the sublimation process are the primary factors. The sublimation dyes/inks are "transparent and are more "slaving" to the process than topical (and opaque) applications (like paint).

I take this rifle to every show in our area and it garners MAJOR attention! At first site, most everyone says.. "hey G36!, huh?" In noraml lighting and daylight, there is almost NO distinction between the two blacks. OF course, with the ORIGINAL forearm, the color is consistent thru-out.

Remember that the original pigment was imbedded in this polymer upon it's molding. Sublimation is the ONLY possible method to alter the pigment, and it has it's limitations, as well.

To illustrate the difference between the camera and the naked eye, here is a pic of my Air Force TALON which (to the eye) is SLEEEK BLACK. But in this pic it appears purple or plum.
I probably need to play with my camera to get the shots more color accurate. It is an Olmypus Camedia 200Z (2.1mp).
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I know the drawbacks of painting.

True, if you paint the stock, it will speck off. However, you can always repaint it after a while. It doesn't get much cheaper. And that is a double edged sword. You may not like the cheaper look. It would probably look a heck of a lot better than that gray!
 
That SL8 looks very slick! Almost, almost enough for me to give up wanting a G36.

From the pics it looks like a top of the line finish. Ever come to shows out here in Phoenix?
 
Krept,
Thanx for the kind words. I'm sure you'll be seeing one of my treated rifles up that way eventually.

El Rojo,
hehe... I agree .... in fact not only CAN you repaint it later, you probably WILL repaint it again... then again.. then again. Or.. if you really want to get cheap, just wrap it with electrical tape. That way you make it a "convertible". :)
 
Keith,
Can you also do this process on the USC? I was considering buying a USC, but the color was always a major deterrent.

The black SL8 looks great!
Thanks for providing this much needed service! I just bought an AR-15, but a black SL8 that accepts AR-15 mags sounds really good!
 
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