Anybody like hard chrome?

22hipower · Sep 9, 2016

Somewhat reluctantly took this one in trade yesterday. Wasn't really sure how to value it; half the value of a nice original finish? It is tight, throats are oversize as is often the case, although that isn't much of an issue with my other 25-5s. The finish is growing on me a bit, I'll shoot it next week. Any thoughts on value would be appreciated. Normally I'd say "whatever you paid for it is the value" but this was part of a multi-gun trade so value at the time was fuzzy at best. Anybody like hard chrome on a 25-5?

Jeff
SWCA #1457

Lonestar57 · Sep 9, 2016

Looks great! Hard Chrome is tough as nails. It's a good choice for shooter guns.

arjay · Sep 9, 2016

WAG-500-600.Would make a good woods walking gun

Duck!

quinn · Sep 9, 2016

arjay said:
WAG-500-600.Would make a good woods walking gun

Duck!

That's about where I'd vote. Just got my first hard chromed gun, and I'm liking it so far...

saemetric · Sep 9, 2016

My Python was done in 1983 in hard chrome. Still looks new

senecaap · Sep 9, 2016

I really like hard chrome. Really in the 5-600 range, I feel like there is still room to make money, even if the finish isn't original. If you are keeping it, it will make a darn handsome and tough carrying piece.

gunsnrovers · Sep 9, 2016

Not a fan of stainless or nickle, but I like hard chrome.

DoubleAdobe · Sep 9, 2016

Jeez, I like it. Right up my alley. I couldn't use them on the job, but always loved the look. I think you got a peach.

Tom_R · Sep 9, 2016

I love Hard Chrome.

I am thinking of getting my model 28-2 hard Chromed, and I want to get the frame of my Series '70 Colt Hard Chromed to give it that nice two-tone look.

H Richard · Sep 9, 2016

Yes, I had this one done several years ago by Metaloy in Berryville Ark. The finish is almost impervious to wear. It's a 19-4.

Nightowl · Sep 9, 2016

If I ever have a gun refinished, it will be in hard chrome. I would prefer the sights to be black, however.

S&W Fan · Sep 9, 2016

Yes, me me me me!!! I like hard chrome especially for guns that will be out and about in the elements. Before stainless guns were available in great quantities or varieties I had a 59,28, Colt Commander (steel frame) and custom Gov't model hard chromed in the late 70s.

They're all long gone (divorce IS expensive

) but they were great guns and looked as good when I sold them as when I first got them.

shouldazagged · Sep 10, 2016

If I could still get out in the woods in all weathers I'd be glad to have a hard-chromed gun. Extremely durable finish.

GerSan69 · Sep 10, 2016

I've had a few done in Armoloy in years past. Love the durability of HC. I'll concur on 500-600. Do you want to sell it?

BC38 · Sep 10, 2016

Never had one, but I like the look. I like stainless too, but for a refinish on a finish worn blued gun, I think I'd choose hard chrome over a reblue. Since collectability goes out the window with a refinish either way, I'd choose the durability of the hard chrome for sure....

bananaman · Sep 10, 2016

I have never owned a chromed gun. But if it was a shooter (it would be) what would be wrong with it? There is certainly nothing objectionable about the looks or durability. Set the right 1 in front of me, and it will disappear! Bob

Cocked & Locked · Sep 10, 2016

I like it fine...1917 Colt .45

steelslaver · Sep 10, 2016

I like it, I am not a nickel fan, (each to there own). I think that hard chrome is an excellent finish. I would shell out $600 for a 4" hard chromed 25-5 and never look back and I already have 2 stainless 45 colts.

I even have a couple of spare dinged up 28s and a couple 45 barrels that are slatted for conversion, Might just have one hard chromed.

jack the toad · Sep 10, 2016

I may be getting ready to find out about HC. I have a 1917 that I put a 625-10 barrel on. So to cover the SS barrel and blued frame, it's what I'm leaning toward.
I like that 25-5 and agree with others on $500-600.

Snapping Twig · Sep 10, 2016

Why yes, yes I do.

This is a 29-3 Classic Hunter. Mag-Na-Port hard chromed it for me in a bid to make myself the ultimate hunting handgun.

They did a lot more then that, but after 26 years, it looks as fresh as the day I got it back.

Anybody like hard chrome?

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