The manual doesn't say much about anything. Mostly just the usual CYA stuff. No mention of the Nickel finish or any other finish at all. When I ordered it the on-line listing (
Gun Genie) said the finish was chrome - that's what my dealer thought too. The CD site says nickel and that is what it looks like to me. Lesson learned (Again) Don't trust a single source, especially one that is not the manufacturer.