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Bill DeShivs · October 11, 2012, 02:13 PM

Bumpers are plastic now, Bob!

The old bumper plating shops used copper under nickel under chrome.
Copper underplating CAN be used on guns, but it's not necessary. It's a common misconception, often repeated.

October 11, 2012, 02:13 PM	#22
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,982	Bumpers are plastic now, Bob! The old bumper plating shops used copper under nickel under chrome. Copper underplating CAN be used on guns, but it's not necessary. It's a common misconception, often repeated. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com