Looking good, yes base silver but not the grip, been told that is just gloss black as it was plastic, so no weathering on the grip (also scope is gloss black). Some use matt black I went for a satin black, I didn't texture very much, gave it two coats of the black, on the second coat I pulled the can futher away, this gives a more textured look, After I did a bit of weathering I decided to lock the weathering by giving it two coats of satin clear, some use a matt clear. Do a bit of testing see what you like, I just preffer satin, not shinny not flat, to me just gives it a nice look.