Mahovsky's Metalife Finish
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Mahovsky's Metalife Finish
Has anyone had this "metalife" finish applied to a handgun? Would you recommend it for a pocket-carry pistol? Is it better than electroless nickel plating?
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Re: Mahovsky's Metalife Finish
I have a friend who swears by it.
Hard chrome is definitely more durable than nickel and nickel is pretty hard.
Peace favor your sword,
Kirk
Hard chrome is definitely more durable than nickel and nickel is pretty hard.
Peace favor your sword,
Kirk
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Re: Mahovsky's Metalife Finish
Well, my P-64 is now on its way to Ron Mahovsky for a Brush Satin Metalife make-over. (Somehow that name sounds appropriate! )
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Re: Mahovsky's Metalife Finish
FWIW, my hard chromed P64 (when it returns from Ron Mahovsky) will be equipped with a pair of Dennis Marschalko's checkered walnut grips (the short version), a magazine bottom from which I've ground/sanded the pinky extension, and will ride in a Robert Mika pocket holster. Can't wait!
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Re: Mahovsky's Metalife Finish
Very pretty!
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Re: Mahovsky's Metalife Finish
That's why the "electoless nickel plate" has become so popular. No copper sub-plate. Direct bonding to the steel.normsutton wrote:nickel can peel off
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Re: Mahovsky's Metalife Finish
I might be in trouble. I'm getting the itch to get another PM just so I can get it "Metalife"d!
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