Re-nickling a M39-2 from the 70's??

jrothWA · August 9, 2018, 09:16 AM

Have a S&W M39-2, that will need some rework, any recommendation for some nickling as S&W use to do>

Thanks.

Walt Sherrill · August 9, 2018, 11:09 AM

A lot of folks with nickel-plated S&Ws send them back to S&W to have them re-done. It may cost a bit more, but the results are generally outstanding, and the gun unquestionably stays "correct."

Gary Wells · August 9, 2018, 11:14 AM

No recommendations other than use a top notch smith or company that has a very good track record for removing the old nickel & re-application of the new nickel plating. I have seen many guns that did not come out right. Have you considered giving S&W a call.

Bill DeShivs · August 9, 2018, 11:27 AM

The M39 has an alloy frame, which requires electroless nickel plating.
S&W would be my choice-if they will do it. If not, Ford's or one of the highly regarded refinishers.

jrothWA · August 9, 2018, 11:10 PM

they don't do it any more!

Or thr email wasn't forward to right department.

Dfariswheel · August 10, 2018, 06:13 PM

Here's some of the top professional platers who offer bright nickel.
These don't do substandard crap work.....

http://www.apwcogan.com/ Possibly the best all around gun refinisher.

https://www.fordsguns.com/ Offer a special price for aluminum frames only.

http://www.techplate.com/firearms_pl.htm

August 9, 2018, 09:16 AM	#1
jrothWA Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 2,519	Re-nickling a M39-2 from the 70's?? Have a S&W M39-2, that will need some rework, any recommendation for some nickling as S&W use to do> Thanks.

August 9, 2018, 11:27 AM	#4
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,981	The M39 has an alloy frame, which requires electroless nickel plating. S&W would be my choice-if they will do it. If not, Ford's or one of the highly regarded refinishers. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

August 9, 2018, 11:10 PM	#5
jrothWA Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 2,519	Emailee S&W S..unday night they don't do it any more! Or thr email wasn't forward to right department.

August 9, 2018, 11:09 AM	#2
Walt Sherrill Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 1999 Location: Winston-Salem, NC USA Posts: 6,348	A lot of folks with nickel-plated S&Ws send them back to S&W to have them re-done. It may cost a bit more, but the results are generally outstanding, and the gun unquestionably stays "correct."

August 9, 2018, 11:14 AM	#3
Gary Wells Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2009 Posts: 180	No recommendations other than use a top notch smith or company that has a very good track record for removing the old nickel & re-application of the new nickel plating. I have seen many guns that did not come out right. Have you considered giving S&W a call.

August 10, 2018, 06:13 PM	#6
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	Here's some of the top professional platers who offer bright nickel. These don't do substandard crap work..... http://www.apwcogan.com/ Possibly the best all around gun refinisher. https://www.fordsguns.com/ Offer a special price for aluminum frames only. http://www.techplate.com/firearms_pl.htm