Help me decide

[jb2sea]

OK, I've been doing other stuff, but want to get back to modifying the VZ2008.  I had a chance to buy a CSA side mount at a decent price, but am not at all crazy about drilling/tapping the receiver to install it.  I think instead I'm going to try the FAB Defense forearm and grip.  I'd like to try the Coyote color.  Does anyone have this color on their VZ that could post a picture?  My concern in doing this is twofold:

1.  The red dot will not stay zeroed
2.  I won't be able to find a spray paint for the stock (IF I go with somthing other than the folder) that will match the FAB Defense 'coyote' color

On the first issue, I'm going to just give it a try and see how it does.  If the scope won't hold zero, I'll switch it over to the NEA metal top foregrip and try painting that to match.  Has anyone tried to match up the FAB Defense Coyote?  I called Mako to ask the question, but their customer service is apparently useless.  Had to leave a vmail and no return call after two business days now.  It makes me want to buy some other company's product.

[CitizenPete]

Dressing a VZ2008 has its advantages, not least being non-SBR barrel length and number of compliance parts for 922r since receiver and barrel are US.

Which FAB Defense upper/lower hand guard are you going with? Plastic or Metal?  There are various threads in the forums on these -- try a few searches.  In regards to color: if your going all polymer consider the kit from Fab that has the grip front and stock.  Its a bit pricey, but if your going to eventually change all of them its not too bad.  Then they will all be the same color.

Otherwise, most modern day gun coatings are pretty durable and you could paint all the parts one color unless you don't mind a few shades off between parts.  If you take it to a Ceracoat (sp?) shop they can pretty much match the color before they paint, so it wont look like a gypsy trailer.