Hard chrome finisher

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Chris Pavloff

Discussion Starter · 4 mo ago

I’m looking for someone to hard chrome a 2011 frame and slide.The usual suspects all get mixed reviews at best.I’m wanting brushed flats and matte rounds.Beginning to realize this is a dying art.If there is someone left that is a craftsman I would appreciate the recommendation.

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azguy1911

· #2 · 4 mo ago

One of the best just passed away. It'll be interesting to see who some of the best custom builders go to.

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simonp

· #3 · 4 mo ago

Good luck, not sure who who to suggest not sure I’d pursue hard chrome these days.

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Integrity Arms

· #4 · 4 mo ago

We lost 2-3 hard chrome finishers last year for various reasons. All at the top level. Hard chrome is an art and I've yet to find someone I'd thoroughly trust. Check into Chromium Nitride..

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Chris Pavloff

Discussion Starter · #5 · 4 mo ago

Thanks for the replies.Mine was at one of the best.Unfortunately he passed away before it was finished.I’m disappointed I won’t have a gun Terry finished.

gunguy123

· #6 · 4 mo ago

Chris Pavloff said:
Thanks for the replies.Mine was at one of the best.Unfortunately he passed away before it was finished.I’m disappointed I won’t have a gun Terry finished.

I had 2 guns about to be finished by him . In same boat.

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Chris Pavloff

Discussion Starter · #7 · 4 mo ago

Huge loss for the family and shooting community.The true craftsman are disappearing faster than there being replaced.If you find a solution gun guy please let me know.

BEL_MA

· #8 · 4 mo ago

I was thinking of sending something to Ford's, anyone use them before?

simonp

· #9 · 4 mo ago

Not sure who Alchemy uses but their hard chrome gets high marks & in photos looks great - may try reaching out to them, see if they will share the information

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pcar157

· #10 · 4 mo ago

None other than Bob Cogan, APW Cogan: About | APW Cogan Custom

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switchback

· #11 · 4 mo ago

^^^^^ the answer you seek is above.

RIP for those who have gone on before

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mc1911

· #12 · 4 mo ago

Chris Pavloff said:
I’m looking for someone to hard chrome a 2011 frame and slide.The usual suspects all get mixed reviews at best.I’m wanting brushed flats and matte rounds.Beginning to realize this is a dying art.If there is someone left that is a craftsman I would appreciate the recommendation.

I would check with Fusion.

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Alpina9

· #13 · 4 mo ago

Mark Zamsky is very talented

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Chris Pavloff

Discussion Starter · #14 · 4 mo ago

Looked into APW and got very mixed reviews.Older work seemed great.Lately mixed results at best.Some builders are now a hard pass.Would love to find a small shop offering heirloom quality work the first time.

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pcar157

· #15 · 4 mo ago

Chris Pavloff said:
Looked into APW and got very mixed reviews.Older work seemed great.Lately mixed results at best.Some builders are now a hard pass.Would love to find a small shop offering heirloom quality work the first time.

I would suggest before you discount Bob Cogan, give him a call and have a discussion what you seek and how can he help.
Just sayin'

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coriolis

· #16 · 4 mo ago

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simonp

· #17 · 4 mo ago

Chris Pavloff said:
Looked into APW and got very mixed reviews.Older work seemed great.Lately mixed results at best.Some builders are now a hard pass.Would love to find a small shop offering heirloom quality work the first time.

I have only handled one gun where Coogan did more than simply hard chrome and I would say based on that I would never send him anything for more than hard chrome & not sure I would use him even for that

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Chris Pavloff

Discussion Starter · #18 · 4 mo ago

pcar157 said:
I would suggest before you discount Bob Cogan, give him a call and have a discussion what you seek and how can he help.
Just sayin'

Wasnt a discount of there work.Have had a conversation and was looking for options

KTY

· #19 · 4 mo ago

pcar157 said:
None other than Bob Cogan, APW Cogan: About | APW Cogan Custom

This- Cogan.

Integrity Arms

· #20 · 4 mo ago

Alpina9 said:
Mark Zamsky is very talented

334-350-6503

I thought last I heard he changed professions.

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