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    ar15dave

    ar15dave

    AR15Dave
    Jun 10, 2008
    2,226
    Monrovia, MD
    I have 4-5 uppers that I would like to get laser etched with their calibers and colored in white(5.56, 9MM, 5.45x39,.7.62x39, 22LR). Would like to do it on the side of the picatinny rail like the attached photo. Anyone around here do this kind of work? I have tried one or two IPs but no answer from them.

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    Thanks,

    Dave
     
    Shamr0ck

    Shamr0ck

    Ultimate Member
    Aug 6, 2011
    2,505
    Frederick
    I'd call bollingers in taneytown. Not sure if they etch but they do have a sweet engraver which may be able to do this


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    BradMacc82

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    Aug 17, 2011
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    AFAIK, etching isn't normally deep enough into the material to do a prominent fill afterwards.

    I'd be willing to bet it's either rolled or pressed during manufacturing.
     
    ar15dave

    ar15dave

    AR15Dave
    Jun 10, 2008
    2,226
    Monrovia, MD
    BradMacc82 said:
    AFAIK, etching isn't normally deep enough into the material to do a prominent fill afterwards.

    I'd be willing to bet it's either rolled or pressed during manufacturing.
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    They say it is laser etched.

    I tried Bollinger. They never answered my inquiries. Must be really busy.


    Dave
     
    Calengor

    Calengor

    wishes he were spike
    Apr 13, 2009
    2,158
    Frederick, MD
    ar15dave said:
    They say it is laser etched.

    I tried Bollinger. They never answered my inquiries. Must be really busy.


    Dave
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    Not to discourage the use of local businesses, but you may want to contact Modern Outfitters in Meridian, MS. I know they do laser engraving.
     
    Shamr0ck

    Shamr0ck

    Ultimate Member
    Aug 6, 2011
    2,505
    Frederick
    ar15dave said:
    They say it is laser etched.



    I tried Bollinger. They never answered my inquiries. Must be really busy.





    Dave
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    Some shops do better than others replying to email and PMs. I've always had luck when I call them. Not sure if you called or not but I can't recall not getting called back if I had to leave a voice mail.

    Good luck with your project


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    BollingerGun

    Active Member
    Jan 11, 2011
    629
    I hate emails and voicemails. Call the shop - especially you Dave, you know me better than that. AND, you were supposed to be here for G-N-Grub ;)
     
    ar15dave

    ar15dave

    AR15Dave
    Jun 10, 2008
    2,226
    Monrovia, MD
    Yeah sorry something family came up and I could not make it. Was bummed. I have a whole new set of toys for it. Will try to make the next one. Will try to call the shop in a day or two.

    Dave
     
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