Nickel plated revolver

buzzard55 · January 8, 2020, 07:16 PM

i am trying to find a nickel plated revolver that is legal in the state of california, i have a rock island 38 super now but want something else, thanks

22-rimfire · January 8, 2020, 09:43 PM

I have a couple. I have an 8" Colt Trooper Mark III in 22 mag and a 6" Colt Diamondback 22. I assume they are both legal in CA.

**Aguila Blanca** · January 9, 2020, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 22-rimfire

I have a couple. I have an 8" Colt Trooper Mark III in 22 mag and a 6" Colt Diamondback 22. I assume they are both legal in CA.

Out of curiosity ... why would you assume that they are legal in California? Did you review California state law and their attorney general's approved firearms roster?

Drm50 · January 9, 2020, 08:19 PM

I have one nickel plated revolver a S&W m57 41mag 83/3” barrel. Seeing as I’m not ever going to seek employment as a piano player in a bordello I could be talked out of it. I have no idea about Ca gun laws.

highpower3006 · January 9, 2020, 09:57 PM

Buy used from within Commiefornia and then you won’t have to worry about the roster.

reddog81 · January 9, 2020, 10:26 PM

There’s not many new nickel revolvers out there. Your best best is going to be used. Cimarron has a couple different Single Action’s in nickel but I’m guessing they aren’t available in CA.

A high polished stainless steel gun can look pretty close to nickel and stainless steel is the most common finish/material used for revolvers.

T. O'Heir · January 10, 2020, 02:01 PM

"...not many new nickel revolvers..." That's because nickel plating in 19th Century technology.
"...have no idea about Ca gun laws..." Pretty much ditto. Except their laws are more stupid and oppressive than our are. Either way, like Aguila Blanca says, it's up to you to know your local laws. No assumptions are permitted.
"...high polished stainless steel..." Horrible for shooting outside. Lotta reflection making the sights disappear, if the top of the barrel is highly polished.

603Country · January 10, 2020, 03:31 PM

So, Nickel and SS revolvers will make the front sights disappear? How ridiculous. Hasn’t caused a problem with me over 40 years.

Recently bought a Bodyguard 380 and specifically bought one with a SS slide because the black front sight was EASIER to find and use.

ammo.crafter · January 10, 2020, 04:02 PM

I have a S&W mod 57 (41 mag) that has an Armpoly finish that has a nickle appearance better holds up better.

Professor · January 28, 2020, 02:46 AM

Not sure just where electroless nickel (E-nickel) fits in here "legally", but I love the finish for both revolvers and semi-autos.

Bill DeShivs · January 28, 2020, 02:32 PM

Another O'Heir drive by post full of his wisdom.
Nickel plating is actually 20 century technology. Early nickel-plated guns were often used with black powder. Unless meticulously cleaned, these gun would corrode through the nickel plating. Properly nickel plated guns are pretty durable-probably more so than modern painted guns, and certainly the plating is more durable than any bluing. Electroless nickel is a more modern process that improves nickel plating. While nitriding and industrial hard chrome plating are the ultimate finishes for carbon steel firearms, nickel is not far behind.

January 8, 2020, 07:16 PM	#1
buzzard55 Junior Member Join Date: August 6, 2018 Posts: 2	Nickel plated revolver i am trying to find a nickel plated revolver that is legal in the state of california, i have a rock island 38 super now but want something else, thanks

January 10, 2020, 02:01 PM	#7
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	"...not many new nickel revolvers..." That's because nickel plating in 19th Century technology. "...have no idea about Ca gun laws..." Pretty much ditto. Except their laws are more stupid and oppressive than our are. Either way, like Aguila Blanca says, it's up to you to know your local laws. No assumptions are permitted. "...high polished stainless steel..." Horrible for shooting outside. Lotta reflection making the sights disappear, if the top of the barrel is highly polished. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

January 10, 2020, 04:02 PM	#9
ammo.crafter Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2006 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 1,970	Nickel? I have a S&W mod 57 (41 mag) that has an Armpoly finish that has a nickle appearance better holds up better. __________________ "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading". --Thomas Jefferson

January 28, 2020, 02:32 PM	#11
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	Another O'Heir drive by post full of his wisdom. Nickel plating is actually 20 century technology. Early nickel-plated guns were often used with black powder. Unless meticulously cleaned, these gun would corrode through the nickel plating. Properly nickel plated guns are pretty durable-probably more so than modern painted guns, and certainly the plating is more durable than any bluing. Electroless nickel is a more modern process that improves nickel plating. While nitriding and industrial hard chrome plating are the ultimate finishes for carbon steel firearms, nickel is not far behind. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

January 8, 2020, 09:43 PM	#2
22-rimfire Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,323	I have a couple. I have an 8" Colt Trooper Mark III in 22 mag and a 6" Colt Diamondback 22. I assume they are both legal in CA.

January 9, 2020, 08:19 PM	#4
Drm50 Senior Member Join Date: November 10, 2014 Posts: 1,382	I have one nickel plated revolver a S&W m57 41mag 83/3” barrel. Seeing as I’m not ever going to seek employment as a piano player in a bordello I could be talked out of it. I have no idea about Ca gun laws.

January 9, 2020, 09:57 PM	#5
highpower3006 Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2011 Location: Savannah TN Posts: 1,220	Buy used from within Commiefornia and then you won’t have to worry about the roster.

January 9, 2020, 10:26 PM	#6
reddog81 Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	There’s not many new nickel revolvers out there. Your best best is going to be used. Cimarron has a couple different Single Action’s in nickel but I’m guessing they aren’t available in CA. A high polished stainless steel gun can look pretty close to nickel and stainless steel is the most common finish/material used for revolvers.

January 10, 2020, 03:31 PM	#8
603Country Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: Thornton, Texas Posts: 3,998	So, Nickel and SS revolvers will make the front sights disappear? How ridiculous. Hasn’t caused a problem with me over 40 years. Recently bought a Bodyguard 380 and specifically bought one with a SS slide because the black front sight was EASIER to find and use.

January 28, 2020, 02:46 AM	#10
Professor Member Join Date: June 19, 2002 Posts: 22	Not sure just where electroless nickel (E-nickel) fits in here "legally", but I love the finish for both revolvers and semi-autos.