Author Topic: Hard Chrome (Read 600 times)

Dusty Miller · « **on:** December 31, 2004, 04:29:22 PM »

I'd like to know if anybody here has had a 1911 hard chromed and if so what kind of experience you've had, positive or negative, as a result of that treatment.

IntrepidWizard · « **Reply #1 on:** December 31, 2004, 04:31:58 PM »

I have a Bob Chowed hard crome that is over 40 years old and in excellent shape.

Japle · « **Reply #2 on:** January 01, 2005, 06:02:19 PM »

I used to build custom 1911s and had them all hard chromed at Accurate Plating and Weaponry over near Clearwater, FL. My current favorite carry guns are a LW Commander and a custom BHP, both done by AP&W. They also did my 4" M-29.
Their work has been top-notch and turnaround time is only 2-3 weeks.

John
Cape Canaveral

Dusty Miller · « **Reply #3 on:** January 02, 2005, 12:02:33 PM »

I checked out APW's website and that's where I'm going to send my Colt Commander. I'd previously looked at Metaloy but APW looks more professional to me. They charge more but I'm one of them "ya gets what ya pays for" kind of guys.

Questor · « **Reply #4 on:** January 03, 2005, 07:52:48 AM »

To add to this question, can a blued gun be refinished with hard chrome? I have a 1911 that I would like in chrome. I know bullseye shooters who have had their guns chromed and it not only looks good but is durable on these heavily used guns.

Dusty Miller · « **Reply #5 on:** January 03, 2005, 07:56:00 AM »

APW sez they'll strip off the bluing at no extra charge but they do charge for stripping off other finishes.