Well, I‘ve used a red rattle can of paint and primer thus far. Fourth coat with fourth session of sanding.
For never being seen on screen, this pistol sure is a lot of work!
(photo taken after 2nd sanding session)
(photo taken after 2nd sanding session)
(photo taken after 4th sanding session)
I am sure it will all be worth it in the end.
Now to go track down some zinc chromate primer and whatever color is used on the silver sections!