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Mahovsky's Metalife Finish
Posted: July 26th, 2013, 12:42 pm
by Hurryin' Hoosier
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?
Re: Mahovsky's Metalife Finish
Posted: July 29th, 2013, 2:40 pm
by lklawson
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
Re: Mahovsky's Metalife Finish
Posted: July 29th, 2013, 4:56 pm
by Hurryin' Hoosier
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
Posted: August 4th, 2013, 4:01 pm
by Hurryin' Hoosier
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!
Re: Mahovsky's Metalife Finish
Posted: August 4th, 2013, 5:05 pm
by normsutton
Re: Mahovsky's Metalife Finish
Posted: August 4th, 2013, 5:31 pm
by Hurryin' Hoosier
Very pretty!
Re: Mahovsky's Metalife Finish
Posted: August 5th, 2013, 11:19 am
by lklawson
normsutton wrote:nickel can peel off
That's why the "electoless nickel plate" has become so popular. No copper sub-plate. Direct bonding to the steel.
Peace favor your sword,
Kirk (mobile)
Re: Mahovsky's Metalife Finish
Posted: August 6th, 2013, 12:03 am
by Curly1
Those turned out nice.
Re: Mahovsky's Metalife Finish
Posted: August 7th, 2013, 10:41 am
by Hurryin' Hoosier
I might be in trouble. I'm getting the itch to get another PM just so I can get it "Metalife"d!
