Quote History Originally Posted By NoDakWolfPack:
Yeah im thinking I’ll do hardcrhome unless the prices are just unreasonable. I’ve got around 400 rounds on a hard chrome bolt carrier group and it still wipes clean like brand new. Very cool coating, assuming it doesn’t flake.
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I had my first pistol hard chromed about 17 years ago... Cost less than $200 to do the entire pistol back then. Turnaround was long though. That finish is touch as nails, doesn't discolor, never flaked, and actually made the internal contact surfaces (feed ramp) slicker.
I bought an Ithaca 12 gauge Riot Pump shotty in their Hard Chrome finish from the factory... Same deal as above and all surfaces are slick as snot and permanently protected from rust.
I also have a nickel plated Smith M36 I bought that way. Finish is beautiful and weather resistant but not nearly as tough as the Hard Chrome is to resist scratches and discoloration.
My vote would be the Hard Chrome as well.
ETA: found a pic of the Hard Chromed Ithaca Riot next to my Parkerized Ithaca Riot... Good contrast and they complement each other well...