The Official C&R Bubbafication Porn Thread

shaddydan · Apr 3, 2014

Machodoc said:
Nope ... not liking a bubba. As I've always said

Nice try, though, Hi-Torque!

Now we're getting into the realm of what the term, "bubba-ed" means to any given individual. I think that any "improvement" that changes the original configuration and appearance of the firearm is heading off into bubbaland.

For example: I've got an Argentine Sistema that looks rather good, but someone (talented) put better sights onto it. In the process, they milled the slide a bit to get the fore-sight mounted properly. It's actually my favorite .45 caliber shooter, but it's a definite bubba job. The workmanship is excellent, but it can no longer be put back to original, and it's no longer in its original configuration. It's "improved", so far as being a better shooter, but it's bubba-ed in terms of being an original C&R pistol.

I see your point. I guess I usually see bubba'd as a sloppy home-baked option that ruins any firearm.

Hi-Torque · Apr 3, 2014

Machodoc said:
Nice try, though, Hi-Torque!

I figured that was as close as we'd ever get to you approving of a Bubba, so Somebody had to point it out.....

You know if you think about it though, the Finns were some of the biggest Bubbas out there. They took historical weapons that had seen noteworthy action, replaced the barrels, the stocks, and even went so far as scrubbing some of the original marks from the receiver. Sure they made the rifles better in every way, but their original configuration is long gone. Imagine how many early Mosins met their demise at the hands of someone else's wild improvements... It's funny how yesterday's bubba is today's prized rifle.

kenpo333 · Apr 3, 2014

This was one of my favorite threads. Lots of fun and yes I did this: this sks had never been fired when I obtained it but I split the original stock one day and went cheap then I went even cheaper with a cheap scope

toolness1 · Apr 3, 2014

Machodoc said:
The CZ has grips on it that can be put right back to original, so long as the originals were saved. Vz. 82s are notorious for some having really leperous finishes on them. There's a cerakote color that's a very good match to what the original should have looked like. In a case where a firearm has a coating, rather than an oxidized (blued) finish, putting a matching coating on it isn't a sin ... so long as the poor-quality original is chemically removed, rather than mechanically removed with abrasives.

In case anyone is considering doing this, "KleanStrip KS-3 Premium Stripper" takes that old CZ finish right off without abrasives.

Machodoc · Apr 4, 2014

Hi-Torque said:
I figured that was as close as we'd ever get to you approving of a Bubba, so Somebody had to point it out.....

You know if you think about it though, the Finns were some of the biggest Bubbas out there. They took historical weapons that had seen noteworthy action, replaced the barrels, the stocks, and even went so far as scrubbing some of the original marks from the receiver. Sure they made the rifles better in every way, but their original configuration is long gone. Imagine how many early Mosins met their demise at the hands of someone else's wild improvements... It's funny how yesterday's bubba is today's prized rifle.

But the Finns were doing it as a matter of military necessity and expediency. That's part of the military history of the firearm.

One of my favorite guns is a blinged-out silver and gold plated Argentine Army Sistema. It was clearly done to the gun when it was brand new, and all of the parts (incl. mag) match. The reasonable conjecture is that it was a presentation piece ... but it was done by Senor Bubbadora nonetheless.

There are other bubba-ed firearms, also presentation pieces, that are still collectible because they were customized for some historic figure ... some really extensively. But without that connection, or a clear implication of one, it's just an altered rifle or handgun that's been devalued by someone who tried to make it "kewl" in their time.

The one possible other exception to the rule that I can think of is one that's been turned into a legitimate piece of art ... and those are extraordinarily rare. Most attempts of that sort may impress bubba and his cuzzins, but to most collectors, they are just shiny or plastic POS.

stu929 · Apr 4, 2014

sbmike said:
There are bubbafications and then there are bubbifications... Here is mine. The purists will shout that what I did to this C&R CZ-82 is sacrilege. To my way of thinking, I took the ugliest of three CZ-82s I own, had it Cerakoted and bought a nice pair of grips to turn it into one of the nicest handguns I own (my opinion, of course! ). It is the only C&R I have "bubbafied" and I have no regrets whatsoever.

I think that looks great but I admittedly am not a CZ guy.

stu929 · Apr 4, 2014

While some will call it a budda I am trying to update this old warhorse of a Sistema I got.

It came with no finish and a fair amount of rust.

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So I tore it apart, stripped it and cleaned up the rust and replace the fire controls and grips.

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And now I'm just trying to decide if I want to rust blue it as I have seen some amazing rust blue jobs or park it but I don't have the ability to park it at home.

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iH8DemLibz · Apr 4, 2014

Stu929,

Zinc Parkerizing at home is EASY and done right on your stove top.

Don't be afraid to try it.

Midway USA usually carries everything you'll need.

PS: What is that de-rusting solution you're using?

Easy CZ · Apr 4, 2014

iH8DemLibz said:
Let it never be said that Bubba can't find a solution to a problem.

When he wanted a turned down bolt, he wasn't kidding.

Deleted. Double post.

Easy CZ · Apr 4, 2014

Doctor_M said:
OK... for the record... THIS IS NOT MINE. Please don't yell at me. Just found this picture on line and it made my lunch somersault.

BWOC - Bubbified While On Crack

stu929 · Apr 4, 2014

iH8DemLibz said:
Stu929,

Zinc Parkerizing at home is EASY and done right on your stove top.

Don't be afraid to try it.

Midway USA usually carries everything you'll need.

PS: What is that de-rusting solution you're using?

Mark Lee express blue.

K31 · Apr 5, 2014

My favorite bubba, abused and then splooged:

http://buy.gunauction.com/10498670

toolness1 · Apr 5, 2014

Sistema looks great how it is!

toolness1 · Apr 5, 2014

K31 said:
My favorite bubba, abused and then splooged:

http://buy.gunauction.com/10498670

You can't blame him, he just got so excited when he saw the completion of his amazing bubba job!

K31 · Apr 5, 2014

toolness1 said:
You can't blame him, he just got so excited when he saw the completion of his amazing bubba job!

Yeah, but what was the sick freak that bought it's excuse?

toolness1 · Apr 5, 2014

Lol, good question!

Sent from my XT901 using Tapatalk

iH8DemLibz · Apr 9, 2014

NOT MINE.

Copied from another thread, but it needed a place in history here.

stu929 · Apr 9, 2014

toolness1 said:
Sistema looks great how it is!

Thanks!

I'm working on it some today as it turns out so I have an update on my bubba Sistema.

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Coat number 3 of rust blue.

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Time for a bath!

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Time for the carding.

More pics to follow......

iH8DemLibz · Apr 9, 2014

Zinc or Manganese?

Chinese food buffet pans work really well to.

stu929 · Apr 9, 2014

iH8DemLibz said:
Zinc or Manganese?

Chinese food buffet pans work really well to.

Went with the rust blue to try it. If I botch it I will either park it or cerakote it but I have seen so many good rust blue jobs I had to try it.

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