May 22, 2008, 05:21 PM | #1 |
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COLD Bluing a COLT Cobra
Is it possible or feasible to cold blue an alloy fram cobra??
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May 22, 2008, 06:01 PM | #2 |
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I don't think it would blue - but Brownells has an Epoxy bake on black finish you could use handsomly. Harry B. |
May 22, 2008, 06:47 PM | #3 |
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There is an aluminum black chemical sold by Birchwood-Casey, but about all it'll give you is a smoky blue-gray color that wipes right off.
Cold blues are designed for steel and won't work on aluminum. You can send the gun out and have the aluminum frame re-anodized, or you can use one of the spray on "paint" type finishes. Some require baking, some air-cure. These are epoxy or lacquer based finishes that are fairly durable and can be applied at home with some reasonable care. |
May 22, 2008, 07:19 PM | #4 |
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Or, you can have the gun electroless nickel plated.
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May 23, 2008, 05:23 AM | #5 |
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Thank You All!!!
Looks Like Electroless is the winner.
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May 24, 2008, 12:34 PM | #7 |
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At 6'5" 235 I dont worry about that problem
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May 24, 2008, 01:12 PM | #8 |
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I was just taking liberties with the line from the "Fugitive" movie. I have a pristine Cobra in whatever edition the shrouded ejector rod is. I personally wouldn't want it nickeled, but that might be your best option. I'd probably have the steel blued and the aluminum anodized.
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May 25, 2008, 09:25 AM | #9 |
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Nickel V. Electroless
In general what are the comparative costs of both methods?? No problem with the Sissy comment. I took no offense
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May 25, 2008, 12:50 PM | #10 |
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Regular nickel can not be applied to aluminum effectively. Electroless is the only way to go. Cost should be the same or a little less.
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May 25, 2008, 05:03 PM | #11 |
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Thanks for the info. You have agreed with another, who is a gunsmith
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May 25, 2008, 05:18 PM | #12 |
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I was a gunsmith, and am a plater, among other things.
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