kiyshooter Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I have a blued Edge Pistol that I want to have hard chromed. How much would it cost? Who would you recommend and how long would it take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Virgil Tripp. Usually takes less than a week by the time he receives it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Carmoney Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I'd recommend Accurate Plating & Weaponry. They did a very nice plating job on an alloy-framed 1911 I built. Plus, I know for a fact that AP&W supports USPSA by donating plating certificates to our major matches. Does anybody know if Virgil Tripp can say the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianH Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I think Virgil supports USPSA by turning our guns around in 12 days.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolduckboy Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Alright, What is the differences between Hard Chroming and Ionbond? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 (edited) I have guns done by Tripp and Accuracy. The quality is equal. I don't know if Virgil supports USPSA like Accuracy does. Edited August 5, 2007 by Jaxshooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadetree Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Alright, What is the differences between Hard Chroming and Ionbond? There's a whole thread in this section on Ion Bond wich explains it far better than I could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasmap Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 No 2 ways around it.....Virgil is the man for hardchrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Biondi Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 +10 to Virgil Tripp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I have guns done by Tripp and Accuracy. The quality is equal. What about price comparison? For example, what would be the cost for plating a complete 2011 pistol by each vendor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingleStacker45 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Does virgil do front strap checkering as well? I've got a kimber that needs both. Mule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 (edited) ACCURATE Plating and Weaponry REFINISHING PRICE Direct Chrome No Flaw Removal 129.00 Matte Flaw removal 170.00 Brushed 400 Grit Polish 170.00 REFINISHING PRICES: COBRA CHROME AND/OR COBRA COAT (effective 3-1-06) Complete steel frame pistol including barrel 210.00 Complete steel frame pistol less barrel 180.00 Complete steel frame compensated pistol 235.00 Complete aluminum frame pistol including barrel 210.00 Complete aluminum frame pistol less frame 180.00 Complete polymer frame pistol including barrel 180.00 Complete polymer frame pistol less barrel 150.00 Slide and slide parts 95.00 Slide & Barrel special 135.00 Frame and frame parts 115.00 Barrel only 55.00 Individual small parts each 6.00 Plate magwell 25.00 Desert Eagle (surcharge) 125.00 Mask/preserve staked-on or integral front sight 35.00 Stripping hard chrome complete pistol 45.00 EGW Finishes Matte Blue $100.00 Matte Blue Frame, Polish Flats on Slide $115.00 Matte Blue Top or Bottom Only $60.00 E-Treat $250.00 Hard Chrome $250.00 Hard Chrome Frame Only $125.00 Anodize Aluminum Parts (Choice of color) $60.00 Note: Plating Adds 1 Month Edited August 6, 2007 by Rocket35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 (edited) You can find more info here: Tripp Research ACCURATE Plating and Weaponry EGW (Evolution Gun Works) Edited August 6, 2007 by Rocket35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I think Virgil supports USPSA by turning our guns around in 12 days.... OK, so apparently the answer is no.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I think Virgil supports USPSA by turning our guns around in 12 days.... OK, so apparently the answer is no.... I've seen Cobra Chrome (Tripp) certificates on prize tables as well as Tripp magazines, though I don't remember seeing one very recently. As the co-inventor of the STI frame and ex-owner of STI, he's done a lot for IPSC and is a great guy-- any sponsor-coordinators called them lately to get us the real scoop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Hey, if that's the case, that's great. I've never heard anything bad about Virgil or his work. I just don't recall ever seeing anything of his on the prize tables over the past few years, but maybe I didn't notice. It's not a big deal really, I just try to recommend and support those businesses that help us out by donating merchandise/services to our matches. The good guys get hit up all the time for stuff, and those who continue to help us out deserve being remembered when somebody asks for a recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Back when I had my Glock 35 slide hard chromed- Tripp did it and it was awesome quality. If you are having more work done, I would consider EGW. I like the idea of having all the work done "in-house". I don't have any experience with Accurate Plating and Weaponry though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Tripp just did two guns for me. Additionally I had him black polymer coat the sights and hard chrome a few extra small parts. Very nice. He warned me that the additional work might take a couple of days longer than the 10 shop days estimate he works by. Door to door the first job took 24 days. That was over the 4th of July. The second one with the same work and more extra small parts took only 12 days door to door. That's less than 10 shop days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin40 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Virgil Tripp. Usually takes less than a week by the time he receives it... +1 Great work, very quick and good price Flyin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasmap Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Hey, if that's the case, that's great. I've never heard anything bad about Virgil or his work. I just don't recall ever seeing anything of his on the prize tables over the past few years, but maybe I didn't notice.It's not a big deal really, I just try to recommend and support those businesses that help us out by donating merchandise/services to our matches. The good guys get hit up all the time for stuff, and those who continue to help us out deserve being remembered when somebody asks for a recommendation. Virgil = Good Guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scirocco38s Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I have guns plated by both Tripp and APW. I agree that quality is good on both. I was going to try to get my newest guncoated by IonBond, but after looking at his newest price sheet, I will get the guns hard chromed. For the money he is asking now I will stay with the hardchrome as it is prettier plus easier to clean. Other than that blueing is ok for the rest of my blasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingleStacker45 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 How about EGW. Any experience with their work and or turnaround time? Mule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Don't forget Metaloy. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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