Where to get a pistol hard chromed?

[Bug Splat]

Looking for a place in the Monterey or San Jose area that will hard chrome my CZ97B. I saw this picture today and was just blown away. I want mine to look like that but i don't want to ship it out, I want someone local that I can drop it off to.

[Fritz265]

Do you mean nickel plated or CHROME, like gangsta?

[Cyc Wid It]

I don't know of any reputable local hard chromers. In fact, I think a local smith would just send your gun out to be hard chromed...

[Bug Splat]

That pistol is chrome plated with a matte finish.

[ThatFishGuy]

I know its not local, but Techplate is in socal. I had them do some hard chroming for me and I cant recommend them highly enough. Alot of smiths send them refinish work.

[-hanko]

Do you mean nickel plated or CHROME, like gangsta?

Gangsta is decorative chrome, like a bumper.

OP means engineering hard chrome, where the plating thickness is carefully controlled so the gun works after plating.

I know its not local, but Techplate is in socal. I had them do some hard chroming for me and I cant recommend them highly enough. Alot of smiths send them refinish work.

Techplate or Checkmate Plating (FL, I think) do good work. A standard chrome plater who's doing bike parts, furniture, and other sh1t will be way out of his league.

-hanko

[Blue Ridge Reef]

Metaloy is who most of the 'smiths use. I'd pony up and ship it.

[hermosabeach]

These guys spun off from Fail Zero years back....

http://www.wmdguns.com/

NiB looks similar and is very similar to the Robar finish.... Looks similar to Chrome but is more durable and resistant to rush that can destroy chrome...

If you have ever thought of upgrading your gun, obviously have it done before refinishing... Beaver tail, serrations, etc

from the web site-

We currently coat all types of firearms (minus Class 3 for the moment) and hold a 07 FFL. If you have questions regarding the potential to upgrade your firearm, then please contact techsupport@wmdguns.com or call 231-421-4867 and ask to speak with the gunsmith.

[redcliff]

Metaloy is who most of the 'smiths use. I'd pony up and ship it.

Dave Severns sent both my full custom 1911's out to Chris at Metaloy, I'm very pleased with their work.

[Bug Splat]

Are you sure that's hard chrome and not a electroless nickel like Cera-Plate or NP3?

http://www.ccrrefinishing.com/pricing.html

http://www.robarguns.com/np3.html

Yup, 100% sure. I read the old post where the owner listed all the upgrades. I called the guy who he used to plate it and they told me they no longer finish pistols. Thats when I started look locally.

I'd rather give my business to someone local but I would not mind sending it out if I have to.

[enzo357]

Techplate has done a couple of my pistols. Quality work at a fair price.

[Bug Splat]

He must of sent it to Virgil Tripp, but he's too busy selling his excellent 1911 mags to fool with plating.

Yup, Virgil it was

[Bug Splat]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I have some calls to make on Monday

[Paradiddle]

I know its not local, but Techplate is in socal. I had them do some hard chroming for me and I cant recommend them highly enough. Alot of smiths send them refinish work.

+1 million