Parkerizing a WASR

[ar15jules]

I am not expecting this rifle to be anything that it isn't. I am considering having it parkerized though. Any thoughts?
Jules

[Autonomous]

Kinda bumbed out that no one has responded yet...
I am thinking of having my WASR parkerized. I am not sure if it is worth it. I like the way the firearm is now but would have it parkerized with the hopes of extending the lifespan. I scraped together enough money for it (I know some of you picked yours up for 70 back when my mommy was still wiping my nose but times have changed.....) about a month or two before the election. With the current economic and election sponsored panic I have no idea how high prices will get. I have bought some extra mags for it ahead of the panic....
Basically what I am saying is that I think I may end up shooting this rifle for quite some time. Originally I was thinking I would stay looking for a milled AKM variant or finally buckle down and commit to a AR build but who knows now.......
So I am torn because I don't know if Parkerizing the rifle will extend its life or not. I realize I am being a bit neurotic. I try to take the rifle to the range once a week (may god bless ammoman for the reasonably priced ammo) and I clean it every other week. So its not like I am propping open the shed door with it.
Advice?
-A

[ar15jules]

Did you get any estimates on the cost of this type of job?
Jules

[Autonomous]

Not yet...
I know I know lazy...
You?
-A

[RaisedByWolves]

My WASR came already parked.


Atleast Im pretty sure its parked, not the best job but so far no problems.


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[Autonomous]

Just found this site...
dont know shit about it but looks nice to me...
http://www.salboarms.com/AK-47.html
promising...
-A

[RaisedByWolves]

Are you getting a Century build or a kit?


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[Emptymag]

I don't know of it's "worth it" or not, but Pa. Patriot does refinishing/parkerizing...
Here's his price list for AKs.
http://frontlinearmory.com/gunsmithi...k_pricing.html

[ar15jules]

I don't know of it's "worth it" or not, but Pa. Patriot does refinishing/parkerizing...
Here's his price list for AKs.
http://frontlinearmory.com/gunsmithi...k_pricing.html

I could also get someone to drive spikes under my finger nails......
Jules

[ar15jules]

That was a joke, but gives me a ball park on what I can expect to pay.
Jules