Hard chrome and shotguns

Al Thompson · October 27, 2001, 08:24 PM

Hi All,

Had a police trade in 870 follow me home today. It's a bit rough around the edges but fundamentally sound. The chief problem is that it seems to be a parts gun. The receiver has some serious surface rust and has cleaned up OK, except for the roughness. Barrel looks brand new. Trigger group and bolt are antiseptic.

I have toyed with the idea of sending it off for a bead blast and a hard chrome - sort of a poor mans Marine Magnum. Maybe toyed is a bit weak - I've sort of setteled on the two mentioned below.

I know a lot of 1100/870 trap and skeet shooters did this in the '70's. Shot a couple and thought the idea had merit, especially in the South.

Any thoughts? Recommendations? I'm leaning towards either Metalife in PA or Coogan's in FL.

http://www.apwcogan.com

http://www.metalifeind.com/

Giz

Dave McC · October 28, 2001, 07:16 AM

Adding that hard chrome finish to a shotgun as durable as the 870 will result in a weapon that will endure well into the next Ice Age(G), Giz.

You may want to check with Robar, they had a black chrome finish a while back that was not as flashy but just as good as the regular kind.

And congrats on the new toy. I'm "Toying" with the idea of getting another salvaged receiver and building Frankenstein II.

brionic · October 28, 2001, 12:25 PM

Also highly regarded is Ford's Custom Plating, according to many on the P7 forum who have been happy with the service and quality received.

Al Thompson · October 28, 2001, 05:32 PM

brionic - would you have a web link or a phone number for them?

Giz

brionic · October 29, 2001, 03:21 AM

The link that I've used before - www.fordsguns.com - doesn't seem to be working.

I'm sorry if it isn't current. They're in FL.

Here's a link to a good post on Park Cities Tactical, comparing work from a variety of regarded shops:

http://www.parkcitiestactical.com/ub...&f=10&t=000922

Lots of good info there, especially on the P7 forum, that will make for a good evening of research.

Please keep us posted on this project!

Regards,
--
Brian

Al Thompson · October 29, 2001, 06:12 AM

Thanks Brian!

brionic · November 3, 2001, 09:47 AM

Ford's website is down -

http://www.parkcitiestactical.com/ub...&f=10&t=001295

FORDS GUNS
4434 E.ARLINGTON ST.
SUITE 9
INVERNESS,FL. 34453
PHONE: (352) 344-8707
FAX: (352)344-8979
FFL. #159-017-043H-003

October 28, 2001, 05:32 PM	#4
Al Thompson Staff Alumnus Join Date: May 2, 1999 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,611	brionic - would you have a web link or a phone number for them? Giz __________________ http://www.scfirearms.org/

October 29, 2001, 06:12 AM	#6
Al Thompson Staff Alumnus Join Date: May 2, 1999 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,611	Thanks Brian! __________________ http://www.scfirearms.org/

October 27, 2001, 08:24 PM	#1
Al Thompson Staff Alumnus Join Date: May 2, 1999 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,611	Hard chrome and shotguns Hi All, Had a police trade in 870 follow me home today. It's a bit rough around the edges but fundamentally sound. The chief problem is that it seems to be a parts gun. The receiver has some serious surface rust and has cleaned up OK, except for the roughness. Barrel looks brand new. Trigger group and bolt are antiseptic. I have toyed with the idea of sending it off for a bead blast and a hard chrome - sort of a poor mans Marine Magnum. Maybe toyed is a bit weak - I've sort of setteled on the two mentioned below. I know a lot of 1100/870 trap and skeet shooters did this in the '70's. Shot a couple and thought the idea had merit, especially in the South. Any thoughts? Recommendations? I'm leaning towards either Metalife in PA or Coogan's in FL. http://www.apwcogan.com http://www.metalifeind.com/ Giz __________________ http://www.scfirearms.org/

October 28, 2001, 07:16 AM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Adding that hard chrome finish to a shotgun as durable as the 870 will result in a weapon that will endure well into the next Ice Age(G), Giz. You may want to check with Robar, they had a black chrome finish a while back that was not as flashy but just as good as the regular kind. And congrats on the new toy. I'm "Toying" with the idea of getting another salvaged receiver and building Frankenstein II.

October 28, 2001, 12:25 PM	#3
brionic Member Join Date: July 14, 1999 Location: USA Posts: 87	Also highly regarded is Ford's Custom Plating, according to many on the P7 forum who have been happy with the service and quality received.

October 29, 2001, 03:21 AM	#5
brionic Member Join Date: July 14, 1999 Location: USA Posts: 87	The link that I've used before - www.fordsguns.com - doesn't seem to be working. I'm sorry if it isn't current. They're in FL. Here's a link to a good post on Park Cities Tactical, comparing work from a variety of regarded shops: http://www.parkcitiestactical.com/ub...&f=10&t=000922 Lots of good info there, especially on the P7 forum, that will make for a good evening of research. Please keep us posted on this project! Regards, -- Brian

November 3, 2001, 09:47 AM	#7
brionic Member Join Date: July 14, 1999 Location: USA Posts: 87	Ford's website is down - http://www.parkcitiestactical.com/ub...&f=10&t=001295 FORDS GUNS 4434 E.ARLINGTON ST. SUITE 9 INVERNESS,FL. 34453 PHONE: (352) 344-8707 FAX: (352)344-8979 FFL. #159-017-043H-003