Detail spray gun recomendations for Duracoat?

[Racer X]

I'd rather buy a simple inexpensive spray gun than thin out Duracoat with acetone/MEK and use a Preval sprayer. I have seen videos where the thinned out when cured isn't as durable. I have a nearly new oil-less Craftsman pancake compressor and hoses, so air is taken care of.

I don't want to use Duracoat rattlecans as the cost will quickly exceed the price of a serviceable gun. I have some bare Glock slides, and a number of AR parts to re do, so several cans will be more than a spray gun and the Duracoat. I'm leaning into the matte black self lubricating, which is also slightly more sheen than the basic matte black. Closer to the Glock factory slides, and cuts down on holster wear according to Lauer.

Any advice? I'm really good with rattle cans in general, so my spray technique can adapt to a detail gun quickly.

 

[Mike0251]

Harbor Freight has some very inexpensive HVLP small spray guns. I saved an old very abused 39-2 and used Duracoat. However, since the parts were small (frame/slide/etc) I elected to use an airbrush. I did this because I did not want to heavily coat the parts to much. It came out great. Also note that Duracoat says to leave parts alone for 30 days so it fully cures even though you can handle them after 24 hours.