RPK Green

gunnysmith · 05-25-2007, 05:17 PM

RPK Grey/Green
Before

I wasn’t satisfied with the way the black looked when it was finished. So I cleaned it off and refinished it to Duracoat Grey/Green. I like the look and results much better.
After

magnus392 · 05-26-2007, 12:10 PM

Man, as long as you like it that is all that matters

I thought it looked good in black though

gunnysmith · 05-26-2007, 02:10 PM

Here it is in good sunlight with the windage adjustable rear sight. The color shows better in natural light than with the fluorescent back light.

NCshooter26 · 05-26-2007, 10:01 PM

That's definitely an interesting looking RPK. Not sure if I like it as much as I do the black though. How's the bore condition on it? I was planning on getting one from DPH, because Scott had one left at the last show in a box of parts, but it was mismatched and in so-so shape. I opted for a nice yugo RPK for the same price instead.

Cephus · 05-26-2007, 10:25 PM

I LIKE IT ,ya do good work and I like the color!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gunnysmith · 05-26-2007, 11:30 PM

I like it too, it's more green in sunlight and goes grey as the sun goes down.
How did you like the windage adjustable rear sight?
I got those from KVAR 3-4 years ago. Thought this would be a good use for one of them.

Czubek · 05-29-2007, 01:20 PM

That is different. Looks good!

Brian

RetVet · 05-29-2007, 03:34 PM

Nice build.

I used the OD green/dark grey parkerized blend from KG Guncoat on my last build. I swear it's the closest thing you can get for that original patina you see on old Garands. I'll probably use it on my RPK if/when I ever get around to refinishing it.

05-25-2007, 05:17 PM	#1
gunnysmith Fear what you cannot see Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 6,730	RPK Green RPK Grey/Green Before I wasn’t satisfied with the way the black looked when it was finished. So I cleaned it off and refinished it to Duracoat Grey/Green. I like the look and results much better. After __________________ Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. H. L. Mencken

05-26-2007, 12:10 PM	#2
magnus392 Thick Skulled Southerner Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NETX Posts: 1,196	Man, as long as you like it that is all that matters I thought it looked good in black though __________________ "Its all over but the cryin'!" Moonshiner Are You lookin' at Muh Mun-Kee?

05-26-2007, 10:01 PM	#4
NCshooter26 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NC Posts: 2,672	That's definitely an interesting looking RPK. Not sure if I like it as much as I do the black though. How's the bore condition on it? I was planning on getting one from DPH, because Scott had one left at the last show in a box of parts, but it was mismatched and in so-so shape. I opted for a nice yugo RPK for the same price instead. __________________ "I'd rather hunt with Dick Cheney than ride with Ted Kennedy."

05-26-2007, 10:25 PM	#5
Cephus The OLD COOT one and only Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Glovers Gap WV Posts: 10,277	I LIKE IT ,ya do good work and I like the color!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ FREEDOM ONLY ACCEPTS ONE PRICE AND THAT IS BLOOD

05-29-2007, 03:34 PM	#8
RetVet Statistical Error Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Homeless Posts: 43,703	Nice build. I used the OD green/dark grey parkerized blend from KG Guncoat on my last build. I swear it's the closest thing you can get for that original patina you see on old Garands. I'll probably use it on my RPK if/when I ever get around to refinishing it. __________________ ^^^ For entertainment purposes. Use only as directed. ^^^ III

05-26-2007, 02:10 PM	#3
gunnysmith Fear what you cannot see Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 6,730	Here it is in good sunlight with the windage adjustable rear sight. The color shows better in natural light than with the fluorescent back light.

05-26-2007, 11:30 PM	#6
gunnysmith Fear what you cannot see Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 6,730	I like it too, it's more green in sunlight and goes grey as the sun goes down. How did you like the windage adjustable rear sight? I got those from KVAR 3-4 years ago. Thought this would be a good use for one of them.

05-29-2007, 01:20 PM	#7
Czubek slug Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stover, Missouri Posts: 33,622	That is different. Looks good! Brian