nickel plating or chrom the frame...

[daka]

Interested in opinion of guys who were hard chroming or nickel plating the handgun frame.YES OR NO?
cons and pros?
Also other parts like barrel bushings,beavertail safetyes...
what to do what not???
Any opinion is welcome...
Gun that i have is Para 1911 double stack...

 

[enefgee]

Hard Chrome and Satin Nickel coatings are available, if you go for either I'd suggest stainless steel for the beavertail and thumb safeties, as well as the mag release. The barrel bushing can be replaced with a stainless one too - get one fitted if you're replacing it anyway (they can be bought oversize) it'll improve the accuracy of the pistol. Also remember if you're looking at getting it checkered do it before it's plated. Try Roger Kotanko at Dark International if you're in the East, or Joe Dlask at Dlask Arms if you're in the Best.

 

[Gundoggy]

Chrome is tougher and more resistant to chemicals than nickel

 

[Satain]

Chrome is tougher and more resistant to chemicals than nickel

Tell me about it!
My Desert Eagle is such a pain in the ass to clean cuz it's "NICKEL" but on the other hand my Baby Eagle that's "CHROME" is a breaze. Hope that this info help's you out.

 

[bobbyhill]

Call gunner at armco he is the best at this he does both i think he will tell u which is better

 

[B]

Chrome is a much better finish IMO.

 

[tjhaile]

I don't think that Gunnar does plating anymore.

I would definitely choose hard chrome over nickel; it's far more durable.