Re-engraving serial numbers

[BadassWeakling]

I've got a M4-2000 that i've burned the finish off and refinished a few times. Each time i strip the paint off with sandpaper, and it's gotten to the point where it's kind hard to see the serial and manufacturer. Should I re-engrave the manufacturer and serial? Also, do i need to send it into AAC for that, or can I have a local engraver handle it?

[James DeGroat]

Sad to say, you can't alter the serial number, that's a big no no.

[SRM]

DONT USE SANDPAPPER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[David Hineline]

Stop before you have to destroy and buy a new silencer. Sand paper really, glass bead blast would be the appropriate thing to use.

[James DeGroat]

Stop before you have to destroy and buy a new silencer. Sand paper really, glass bead blast would be the appropriate thing to use.

David is correct.

Also keep in mind that AAC can NOT replace your suppressor for you on that tax stamp, nor will they remark your current suppressor for you.

Sandpaper is bad..... on serial numbers.

[Chondro]

You mean you couldn't just take a diamond pen and go over the serial and deepen it a bit..Sorta like just cleaning out the paint kind of thing? Legally of course..

[CapnMorgan]

Nope. If the serial number becomes damaged the can has to be destroyed and replaced with a new one. If the serial number is still readable then your ok, just dont sand it anymore.

[silencertalk]

You can add a second identical serial number somewhere else, just leave the original in tact.

[Libertarian_Geek]

Stop before you have to destroy and buy a new silencer. Sand paper really, glass bead blast would be the appropriate thing to use.

Even glass bead blasting will erode it over time. Before opting to use any kind of abrasive, try a solvent. Acetone, MEK, or something that will cut through the paint but stop at the metal.

[JasonAAC]

For the love of God, stop it with the sandpaper

Let it age naturally:

[rockman96]

If you're taking enough metal off to remove the SN, what is it (or will it be) doing to the structural integrity of the can? Something you might want to consider....

[Chondro]

Dude the serials only need to be 3 thousandths deep..You got bigger problems with your can if you can't remove that much..

[J Krammes]

The serial numbers and company info is nice and sharp on my M4-2000, but the "Front Toward Enemy" is very shallow. Mostly in the center where the arrow is. I was thinking of going tan with it, but it might cover up the lettering. Not sure if this is all done at the same time or not. Maybe some cans have shallower marking in spots.

Jk

[LawBob]

FFL engravers won't touch existing sn

But u can add a second set on Manu and sn.

[Selectedmarksman]

For the love of God, stop it with the sandpaper

Let it age naturally:

You're a holiday behind, that's looks like a picture of candy corn.

[SRM]

LOL, funny s--t right there

[renegade]

I've got a M4-2000 that i've burned the finish off and refinished a few times. Each time i strip the paint off with sandpaper, and it's gotten to the point where it's kind hard to see the serial and manufacturer. Should I re-engrave the manufacturer and serial? Also, do i need to send it into AAC for that, or can I have a local engraver handle it?

Re-engrave it somewhere else on the can.