Chromium or Nickel Plating on 32 IOF Revolver

[ruger_rugged]

Guys,
Did any one try to do Chromium or Nickel Plating on 32 IOF Revolver. Gurus Your views please.

Cheers

[psm]

Is it advisable Plating/Bluing new 32 IOF rev just for the sake of looks?
Please suggestions regrading durability.

Thanks and regards.

PSM

[ruger_rugged]

Is it advisable Plating/Bluing new 32 IOF rev just for the sake of looks?
Please suggestions regrading durability.

Thanks and regards.

PSM

Dear PSM,
I understand that it is not advisable to Plate/Blue new firearm, but it is to be understood that the finish on 32 IOF is not very great and it wears with use & in a span of 7-8 years it look gaudy. In such a situation one has no option left but to restore its finish. I just wanted to know if any one tried plating it.

Cheers

[psm]

Dear ruger_rugged,

OK u mean to say that with the passage of time go for bluing etc not to new one.

Thanks and Regards.

PSM

[ruger_rugged]

Dear ruger_rugged,

OK u mean to say that with the passage of time go for bluing etc not to new one.

Thanks and Regards.

PSM

Precisely Yes Sir. I want to know if some one has done this to his old revolver? If its worth to go for plating on a old IOF revolver?

[goodboy_mentor]

Did any one try to do Chromium or Nickel Plating on 32 IOF Revolver. Gurus Your views please.

Chromium or nickel plating would shine in dark and reveal the position of owner, hence I would avoid.

[The Doc]

Did any one try to do Chromium or Nickel Plating on 32 IOF Revolver.

I have seen a variety of these jobs. Full nickel , two tone ( trigger and hammer black) and other "creative" experiments carried out on the poor old IOF revolvers. I immediately felt sorry for the otherwise workable handgun.

Each to his own , some people might find the full/half nickel job breathtakingly beautiful , I would recommend a decent bluing .

best,

Rp.