Need a good source for chrome plating

jaybob · November 04, 2002, 12:19

Has anyone had any custom chrome plating done on firearms?? I have a pistol that needs blasting/polishing/ and chrome plating. I need some sources to get it done.

I have found several doing searches, however I need some input from someone with real life experience.

Do I worry about the fit of close tolerance parts after the plating? Is Hydrogen embrittlement something to be concerned about?

Any advice would help!!

Muggzy · November 04, 2002, 13:21

I had a pistol (.44spl Bulldog) magna-ported and Black Chromed
at "Marker Machine Company, Charleston, Illinois. Can't recommend the magna-porting But I love the Black Chrome. It looks.....just like it sounds

Trebor · November 04, 2002, 13:53

Go to "The Cult of the P7" board at www.parkcitiestactical.com and look for info there on hard chroming. Since P7's wear so quickly, those guys are experts. The two places that are reccomended the most on that board are "Trips" and "Fords". You'll find more info on each, along with contact info, in the archives there.

I have a CZ-75 that the previous owner had hardchromed and customized by Accurate Weaponry and Plating in Florida. The gun looks fine, and the chrome seems to be durable enough. Since I didn't have the work done myself though, I can't comment about the customer service or the cost. I don't have contact info for them handy either.

Hope this helps

Trebor

hydrotx · November 04, 2002, 17:54

Tripp hardchromed my 1911 and did a great job

sear · November 04, 2002, 19:29

checkmate plating also

FAL guy · November 04, 2002, 20:28

Quote:

Originally posted by jaybob

Do I worry about the fit of close tolerance parts after the plating?

My understanding is that the hard chrome is only about .0002 thick, hard as nails and has very good lubricity.

**perryturner** · November 04, 2002, 20:30

Do you want someone to just do the plating for you, or do you want someone to make sure it works right after being plated? If the latter, I highly recommend:

Rick McDowell
Competition Specialties
827 Townline Rd., PO Box 451
Osceola, Iowa 50213
641-342-2011
800-369-4481

He'll send it out for plating, then reassemble and test it afterwards. If it doesn't work right, he corrects it.

He also knows more about diagnosing/repairing AR gas system problems than anyone else I've run across.

**perryturner** · November 04, 2002, 20:43

Here is a pretty interesting link concerning plating. Basically, it started out reading like a new TRS (which are very tight) with problems. Then it turned out to be a slightly used gun that the first owner had had plated. In this thread is also a link with more opinions on some of the companies that do the plating.

http://www.1911forum.com/forums/show...threadid=30723

TREADMARKS · November 05, 2002, 05:50

Tripp Research.

Excellent service.

Ask for Virgil.

November 04, 2002, 12:19	#1
jaybob Registered FALaholic #: 5029 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 446	Need a good source for chrome plating Has anyone had any custom chrome plating done on firearms?? I have a pistol that needs blasting/polishing/ and chrome plating. I need some sources to get it done. I have found several doing searches, however I need some input from someone with real life experience. Do I worry about the fit of close tolerance parts after the plating? Is Hydrogen embrittlement something to be concerned about? Any advice would help!! __________________ The question you have to ask yourself is. Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya punk?

November 04, 2002, 13:21	#2
Muggzy Registered FALaholic #: 4396 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,723	I had a pistol (.44spl Bulldog) magna-ported and Black Chromed at "Marker Machine Company, Charleston, Illinois. Can't recommend the magna-porting But I love the Black Chrome. It looks.....just like it sounds __________________ Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ablility to learn from the experience of other, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. Douglas Graham Life is drawing without an eraser Judge me all you want, just keep the verdict to yourself a positve attitude may not solve all your problems, but will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort ~ Herm

November 04, 2002, 17:54	#4
hydrotx Registered FALaholic #: 37 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: PA for now Posts: 1,414	Tripp hardchromed my 1911 and did a great job __________________ "The drinking will continue until morale improves"

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sear Registered FALaholic #: 6407 Join Date: May 2002 Location: eastcoast,tristate Posts: 628	checkmate plating also __________________ "To the blind, the ignorant,the apathetic, the safe and sheltered,these may seem to be concerns of another age.They Are Not. They are as vital as they ever have been through history. For times may change but human nature does not.And it is to protect forever against the evil in human nature that the Founding Fathers set aside certain rights as inviolable." author unknown

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November 04, 2002, 13:53	#3
Trebor Registered FALaholic #: 981 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 443	Go to "The Cult of the P7" board at www.parkcitiestactical.com and look for info there on hard chroming. Since P7's wear so quickly, those guys are experts. The two places that are reccomended the most on that board are "Trips" and "Fords". You'll find more info on each, along with contact info, in the archives there. I have a CZ-75 that the previous owner had hardchromed and customized by Accurate Weaponry and Plating in Florida. The gun looks fine, and the chrome seems to be durable enough. Since I didn't have the work done myself though, I can't comment about the customer service or the cost. I don't have contact info for them handy either. Hope this helps Trebor

November 04, 2002, 20:30	#7
perryturner Senior Member Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 6271 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Seabrook, Texas Posts: 891	Do you want someone to just do the plating for you, or do you want someone to make sure it works right after being plated? If the latter, I highly recommend: Rick McDowell Competition Specialties 827 Townline Rd., PO Box 451 Osceola, Iowa 50213 641-342-2011 800-369-4481 He'll send it out for plating, then reassemble and test it afterwards. If it doesn't work right, he corrects it. He also knows more about diagnosing/repairing AR gas system problems than anyone else I've run across.

November 04, 2002, 20:43	#8
perryturner Senior Member Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 6271 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Seabrook, Texas Posts: 891	Here is a pretty interesting link concerning plating. Basically, it started out reading like a new TRS (which are very tight) with problems. Then it turned out to be a slightly used gun that the first owner had had plated. In this thread is also a link with more opinions on some of the companies that do the plating. http://www.1911forum.com/forums/show...threadid=30723

November 05, 2002, 05:50	#9
TREADMARKS Registered FALaholic #: 1836 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Miami Posts: 131	Tripp Research. Excellent service. Ask for Virgil.