[45Gunner]

I'm looking to re-finish a couple of pre-ban mags I have. However, I'm concerned about putting paint on it and having it not function correctly in the magwell. I'm planning on using Brownell's Alumahyde II. Was wondering if anyone knew of a better brand to use, or had any experience with Brownell's on it.

 

[45Gunner]

Either do a light coat on the part that goes in the mag well or don't touch that part at all.
Ive used krylon on many mags. A light cost is ok, a heavy coat will make it bind up

Thats what I'm afraid of. How high up would you go on the mag? And how 'light' would you go?

 

[45Gunner]

since we need our pre bans for just about forever, why not look into duracoating

I've used it for external parts, such as stocks, which was great, but it seems a bit thick for a magazine to me personally.

 

[45Gunner]

i have a few that were used on mags, have not had a problem at all. all fall free from my bushmaster ar no problem. ill be picking up a All Star lower on the 10th ill report back and see if they fall out of that too.

The AST lowers are great stuff; I used one of their billet lowers for my build. I'm thinking of leaning towards the Alumahyde, but let me know how the Duracoat plays with the lower.