Nickel Plating a Pistol

JK · January 13, 2001, 03:25 PM

Anyone know who does quality Nickel plating work on pistols?

joebogey · January 13, 2001, 07:08 PM

Jack Fuselier in Texas. He nickled a Makarov for me about 6 months ago and did an excellent job. You can find his webpage at http://www.gunsmith.fuselier.com

Danomite 45 · January 13, 2001, 08:54 PM

Dear Sir,
We do the best work. we offer many finishes including bright, and satin e-nickel.
Gunsmoke Custom Guns
gunsmokeguns.com
Denver, Co
(303)456-4545
Daniel Churchill

George Stringer · January 14, 2001, 12:46 PM

JK, I also offer nickel and chrome plating. You can check out the pricing at http://www.stringergunsmithing.com. George

Badger Arms · January 14, 2001, 04:39 PM

Plug, Plug, Plug. Yes, if done right a nickle plating job is a good way to lower the maintenance of your new Pimp Gun. You might want to have the sights mounted on the right side of the frame so you can really shoot it like they do in the movies!

Honestly, be careful and read up on the different types of plating. Make sure the person that does it is reputable (read George) and has explained his process, prices, and guarantees and warranties before you let him touch your gun. Do an internet search for electroless nickel and hard chrome.

Note that you can ship your firearms directly to the Gunsmith through UPS (not the mail) and still remain legal.

JK · January 14, 2001, 06:51 PM

Thanks guys, I am pretty sure my customer will not want to pay the price. I told him that I would check the price out and get back to him. He brought my an old no-name .32 revolver that is already plated, but the plating not in great shape.
The gun is times well and is still fairly tight. The problem is that the gun is not worth spit. So unless he has more money to throw away than I do, I am going to try to talk him out of it. He may still want it done though, he seems to like the old thing. I try to keep my customers from throwing away their money, but as long as I have advised them, it's safe, and if they insist, who am I to say no? Good Shooting to you all! John K

Badger Arms · January 15, 2001, 05:49 AM

Stripping old nickel costs almost as much as plating it. Figure on doubling the price. If it isn't an $800 gun, tell him to deal with it like it is.

Lavan · January 15, 2001, 02:14 PM

Some bore cleaner can also destroy nickel. Not sure if it will harm electroless nickel, but many warn against using on nickel.

January 13, 2001, 08:54 PM	#3
Danomite 45 Junior Member Join Date: January 11, 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 12	nickel plating a pistol Dear Sir, We do the best work. we offer many finishes including bright, and satin e-nickel. Gunsmoke Custom Guns gunsmokeguns.com Denver, Co (303)456-4545 Daniel Churchill

January 13, 2001, 03:25 PM	#1
JK Member Join Date: October 28, 2000 Posts: 75	Anyone know who does quality Nickel plating work on pistols?

January 13, 2001, 07:08 PM	#2
joebogey Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2000 Posts: 211	Jack Fuselier in Texas. He nickled a Makarov for me about 6 months ago and did an excellent job. You can find his webpage at http://www.gunsmith.fuselier.com

January 14, 2001, 12:46 PM	#4
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	JK, I also offer nickel and chrome plating. You can check out the pricing at http://www.stringergunsmithing.com. George

January 14, 2001, 04:39 PM	#5
Badger Arms Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2000 Location: Harnett County, NC Posts: 1,700	Plug, Plug, Plug. Yes, if done right a nickle plating job is a good way to lower the maintenance of your new Pimp Gun. You might want to have the sights mounted on the right side of the frame so you can really shoot it like they do in the movies! Honestly, be careful and read up on the different types of plating. Make sure the person that does it is reputable (read George) and has explained his process, prices, and guarantees and warranties before you let him touch your gun. Do an internet search for electroless nickel and hard chrome. Note that you can ship your firearms directly to the Gunsmith through UPS (not the mail) and still remain legal.

January 14, 2001, 06:51 PM	#6
JK Member Join Date: October 28, 2000 Posts: 75	Thanks guys, I am pretty sure my customer will not want to pay the price. I told him that I would check the price out and get back to him. He brought my an old no-name .32 revolver that is already plated, but the plating not in great shape. The gun is times well and is still fairly tight. The problem is that the gun is not worth spit. So unless he has more money to throw away than I do, I am going to try to talk him out of it. He may still want it done though, he seems to like the old thing. I try to keep my customers from throwing away their money, but as long as I have advised them, it's safe, and if they insist, who am I to say no? Good Shooting to you all! John K

January 15, 2001, 05:49 AM	#7
Badger Arms Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2000 Location: Harnett County, NC Posts: 1,700	Stripping old nickel costs almost as much as plating it. Figure on doubling the price. If it isn't an $800 gun, tell him to deal with it like it is.

January 15, 2001, 02:14 PM	#8
Lavan Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 1999 Location: California Posts: 2,740	Some bore cleaner can also destroy nickel. Not sure if it will harm electroless nickel, but many warn against using on nickel.