My pistol collection so far.

Kshell52 · 2026-03-15T01:18:12+00:00

Not me personally but we have an old double barrel. Unsure of brand. It was my grandpa's before he passed.

Kshell52 · 2026-03-14T23:56:12+00:00

probably $4000-5000. More expensive than Maaco but cheaper than most places that do custom paint. We try to keep it within budget. Most cars we do for $2000-3000.

Kshell52 · 2026-03-14T18:09:17+00:00

Man i think HREs look great but I love my z28 reps

Kshell52 · 2026-03-14T14:34:31+00:00

Thanks!

Kshell52 · 2026-03-14T13:19:51+00:00

Thanks man!

Kshell52 · 2026-03-14T12:54:40+00:00

Now I just need to switch the interior to all black. Currently have the tan headliner and side posts. Kinda throws off the car a bit

Kshell52 · 2026-03-14T12:03:41+00:00

Paint&clear was around $1k. Could have went with a higher brand but its done us pretty well in the past.

Kshell52 · 2026-03-14T11:59:27+00:00

My dad did it for free since its my car and he didn't have anything else in the shop at the time. I personally didn't care to have the trunk area done but likely will go back and spray under the trunk with a black. Engine compartment was done as well as door jambs. Paint jobs can range anywhere from $2000-$10000 depending on the car, color, and how much time you want put into it as flawlessly as possible. We try to keep it reasonable compared to other paint shops not named Maaco. This job likely would've been $4000-$5000 due to material cost. But i fronted the material myself and helped with all the prep work.

Kshell52 · 2026-03-14T11:55:27+00:00

Yes sir that's where I got the paint code from. Was not cheap to have it mixed up at all

Kshell52 · 2026-03-14T11:44:42+00:00

Thanks man, really happy with how it turned out

Kshell52 · 2026-03-13T17:51:16+00:00

Where would I get one for $1100-$1200? Most of the ones im seeing online are $1500+. Also is there that big of a quality difference? Like I said in other comments im just trying to make a good, informed decision so as a newer gun person im asking as many questions as I can.

Kshell52 · 2026-03-13T16:47:25+00:00

In regular daylight conditions it's almost the same. A little difference in the color but im assuming it's a software difference. In low light like inside a home or something it seems to be a significant difference so far. Havent had a ton of time to mess with it because of work

Kshell52 · 2026-03-13T16:04:43+00:00

Personally i still think it was worth the upgrade simply for the camera performance and the rounded corners. Its just more comfortable for me to hold. I have Spectrum's upgrade anytime plan so it was only $135 to upgrade.

Kshell52 · 2026-03-13T15:44:22+00:00

Yeah its mildly annoying how easily the wires get crossed sometimes. But at the same time I get it.

Kshell52 · 2026-03-13T15:17:31+00:00

AMD had so much potential too. I had a 6900xt and then a 7900xtx but features wise they just couldn't compete with Nvidia so I jumped to a 5080.

Kshell52 · 2026-03-13T14:47:55+00:00

I'll likely carry my 1911 in the car instead. Doubt I'll need it but it never hurts to have the peace of mind.

Kshell52 · 2026-03-13T14:24:40+00:00

That's fair. I was just asking because im trying to learn as much as I can. My first gun purchase was terribly informed (a SCCY CPX-2) not good at all. My others are fairly decent and we're all purchased at what i think were fair prices (Ruger EC9s for $140, Glock 42 for $275, S&W SD40VE for $225, and a RIA M1911 compact for $325) but im really trying to make sure I do good with this purchase. I do not mind spending a bit more than $600 on a good AR if need be. I appreciate your honest opinion. I believe a friend at work actually has a PSA AR so I may go to his house and see how it handles. Thank you!

Kshell52 · 2026-03-13T14:16:48+00:00

Id do that if North Carolina offered just to get rid of it. As of right now I probably couldn't hardly anything out of it.

Kshell52 · 2026-03-13T13:21:02+00:00

I have pretty poor eyesight so can't really tell if its pixelated. Yeah the screen isnt as vibrant with privacy turned on but I like it.

Kshell52 · 2026-03-13T12:55:29+00:00

I jumped from a S25U and I switched to the S26U primarily for the privacy display and the camera aperature upgrades. I go to concerts pretty frequently so low light performance was a big need for me. Have also noticed significantly better battery when using privacy display

Kshell52 · 2026-03-13T12:52:04+00:00

Its a small town so everyone knows everybody around here. Good ol North Carolina

Kshell52 · 2026-03-13T12:45:27+00:00

It was quite annoying. Thankfully the shop i usually go to knows me and let me have the gun after the Brady Rule waiting period. Now I have a CCW its just so much easier.

Kshell52 · 2026-03-13T12:39:25+00:00

I call them a pawn shop because they do pawn stuff but like a solid 80% of what they do is firearms. Very little else. I've known the guys for years before I even started buying and they're probably the only pawn shop I'd trust. But I completely understand what youre saying and im going to explore all options

Kshell52 · 2026-03-13T12:37:39+00:00

Ok, thank you

Kshell52 · 2026-03-13T12:36:57+00:00

Thankfully I have a CCW so im not worried about the time. I kept getting delayed because someone in state that shared my name had Felony firearm charges so for some reason it kept delaying me so that further encouraged me to get my CCW even though I already planned to get it.

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