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Bright Stainless refinish

Posted: Sun, 11 Nov 2012 21:16:59
by NorfolkRon
Hello all,

I'm new around here. I want to purchase a pair of 1911s with either a nickel finish or a bright stainless finish. The problem is that everywhere I look, they are out of stock. I don't understand. Most firearm enthusiasts that I have spoken to frown on such as gun as to garish, too prone to glare to properly aim, and too likely to give up your position in a gun-fight. But apparently I am not the only one who thinks they are so cool because there is obviously a market for them.

With that being said, I am preparing to purchase two brushed stainless steel 1911s and have them polished to a bright stainless finish. Can anyone recommend a gunsmith close to the Hampton Roads area? Has anyone ever had such a procedure done on a firearm? I have already e-mailed Bob's Gun Shop in Norfolk and I was told that they would not be interested in doing such a thing. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated

Re: Bright Stainless refinish

Posted: Sun, 11 Nov 2012 21:51:15
by GeneFrenkle
Tangentially related, Vuurwapenblog has a vid for a two year followup on a diy electroplating. Favorable results. Sooo.... If you are willing, a diy might be an alternative.

http://www.youtube.ug/watch?v=_FBXyCzop ... 3Ht8GHqpY=

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Re: Bright Stainless refinish

Posted: Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:02:38
by NorfolkRon
That was an informative video to say the least. I am not sure that I have the time right now to go the diy route but somewhere along the road that will definitely be on the bucket list as a project for my pops and myself

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