Chrome/nickle plating?

[T1]

Hello. I am considering buying a police trade in gun. Becasue they are always worn out, I want to know where I could get it chrome/ nickle plated, and if this would cover any nicks and scratches etc.
So where did you get yours done, and about how much was it. Was it good quality?

 

[bamabiker]

Ford's Gun Refinishing has a very good reputation. I've never had one done but have read about them. They have a web site where you can see pictures of their work and I think it gives the prices. S&W might also do it.

 

[WOB]

These firms can plate your pistol with either hard chrome or nickle.
Metaloy, Industries - Professional Gun Finishing - hard chrome, blue and polymer finish
Hard Chrome Plating & Electroless Nickel Plating, Armalloy & Gun Bluing by Mahovsky's Metalife

Plating covers nothing. if you want the scratches removed, it has to be done before plating.

WOB

 

[Hofstet]

You can also send it back to Smith & Wesson to have the refinishing done by the factory.