[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Refinishing question

Posted: 7/12/2007 9:02:00 AM EDT

Is it possible to have a blued handgun refinished in stainless? I found a handgun that was originally blue that was supposed to be refinished in "stainless". It doesn't look shiny, so I'm thinking maybe it's really a nickel finish, or something similar.

Posted: 7/12/2007 10:56:47 AM EDT

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Is it possible to have a blued handgun refinished in stainless? I found a handgun that was originally blue that was supposed to be refinished in "stainless". It doesn't look shiny, so I'm thinking maybe it's really a nickel finish, or something similar.

Hard Chrome Thread

Posted: 7/13/2007 9:04:38 PM EDT

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No. The materials in the steel are what make it Stainless. I think it has to have around 12% chromium or some other element to be considered Stainless Steel. You can have them Nickel or Hard Chrome plated though if you want the shiny/stainless look.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Refinishing question

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Refinishing question

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Refinishing question