If your going to be doing more than one gun in your airsoft career, investing in a airbrush set up and applying the Cerakote or Duracoat yourself is not out of the question.
I was able to buy a compressor and an airbrush (both used) for less than $120. Now its just investing in the paint that you want to use. If you have any degree of patience and competence with painting you can get some terrific results.
I was able to do this MP7, a helmet, a full length M14 EBR and still have paint left over for at least another long gun for another $120 or so.
