Smith & Wesson Model 627: Can it be Hardchomed?

Joshua 2415 · October 5, 2019, 12:42 PM

The snubbie version of the Model 627 has a titanium cylinder and a titanium front barrel. Does anyone know if this gun could be hardchromed, or otherwise refinished? I just don't like the appearance of that dull grey titanium.

Also, I would want three-dot tritium sights installed (rear sight adjustable). Does anyone know if that's possible?

Thanks!

Bill DeShivs · October 5, 2019, 09:01 PM

I don't know if titanium can be plated or not. I do know it can be Cerakoted.

Dfariswheel · October 6, 2019, 03:26 PM

The best option here is to call Cogan's and ask him.
He's possibly the most knowledgeable hard chrome plater around and I'm sure he'll know the facts.

http://www.apwcogan.com/

Another possible option is to have someone like Cogan polish the cylinder to a brighter finish. That will give it a different look then the gray.

T. O'Heir · October 7, 2019, 12:36 PM

Ti can be anodized, but not electro or chrome plated. The Ti 'grey' is actually oxidization. That can be coloured using heat. Easier and less expensive to Cerakote though.
A net search for 'colouring Ti' turns up 9,710,000 results.
http://www.titaniumart.com/titanium-info.html

Jim Watson · October 7, 2019, 05:00 PM

There are Ionbond treatments for titanium. Some are listed silver in color.

Meprolight makes night sights for S&W revolvers.

October 5, 2019, 12:42 PM	#1
Joshua 2415 Member Join Date: March 8, 2014 Posts: 82	Smith & Wesson Model 627: Can it be Hardchomed? The snubbie version of the Model 627 has a titanium cylinder and a titanium front barrel. Does anyone know if this gun could be hardchromed, or otherwise refinished? I just don't like the appearance of that dull grey titanium. Also, I would want three-dot tritium sights installed (rear sight adjustable). Does anyone know if that's possible? Thanks!

October 5, 2019, 09:01 PM	#2
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,981	I don't know if titanium can be plated or not. I do know it can be Cerakoted. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

October 7, 2019, 12:36 PM	#4
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Ti can be anodized, but not electro or chrome plated. The Ti 'grey' is actually oxidization. That can be coloured using heat. Easier and less expensive to Cerakote though. A net search for 'colouring Ti' turns up 9,710,000 results. http://www.titaniumart.com/titanium-info.html __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

October 6, 2019, 03:26 PM	#3
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	The best option here is to call Cogan's and ask him. He's possibly the most knowledgeable hard chrome plater around and I'm sure he'll know the facts. http://www.apwcogan.com/ Another possible option is to have someone like Cogan polish the cylinder to a brighter finish. That will give it a different look then the gray.

October 7, 2019, 05:00 PM	#5
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,535	There are Ionbond treatments for titanium. Some are listed silver in color. Meprolight makes night sights for S&W revolvers.