Hard Chrome or NIB-X?

[NullSyndrome]

I'm going to have my Glock slide refinished in one of these, but can't decide between the two. $75 for hard chrome, $80 for NIB-X, so price isn't a factor. Suggestions?

 

[Tydeeh22]

nickle boron coating is better looking than hard chrome, + the non-lube benefits. id spend the 5 bucks to have that coating over hard chrome. since im at work.. certian links are blocked. see if this works.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=7&ved=0CE0QFjAG&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mdshooters.com%2Farchive%2Findex.php%2Ft-86606.html&ei=jvlWULjhJZGDyAHz_YD4DQ&usg=AFQjCNFcqT-mqh8tzDkp2jZHB6mANTvc1Q&cad=rja

 

[PGRChaplain]

I like Electroless Nickle Plating. Leaves a flat Nickle color and it resist's wear. Here's the down low from Wikipeida:
Electroless nickel plating is an auto-catalytic reaction used to deposit a coating of nickel on a substrate. Unlike electroplating, it is not necessary to pass an electric current through the solution to form a deposit. This plating technique is to prevent corrosion and wear. EN techniques can also be used to manufacture composite coatings by suspending powder in the bath.
Electroless nickel plating has several advantages versus electroplating. Free from flux-density and power supply issues, it provides an even deposit regardless of workpiece geometry, and with the proper pre-plate catalyst, can deposit on non-conductive surfaces.
Check with Platers in your area.

 

[midget]

Where are you getting the NIB-X done?

 

[NullSyndrome]

Where are you getting the NIB-X done?

I was looking at this place if I go NIB-X:

Gun Coating Services

or this place if I go hard chrome:

Hard Chrome - Glock parts, accessories, and custom Glock refinishing at Rockyourglock Store

 

[__Doc_]

Krylon

 

[WC Deer Hunter]

Tagged for interest

 

[NullSyndrome]

Well, I bit the bullet and sent my Glock 17 slide off to WMD to be NIBX plated. We'll see how it looks....

 

[hd1971]

Have you received you slide back? I was thinking about sending one of my Glock slides to get the NIBX plating.

 

[NullSyndrome]

Yes I have. It looks really good. I really like the NIB-X look. It is not quite perfect silver/gray, it has just a touch of a bronze type color to it. It looks very natural on the gun, it looks really good. I will try to get a pic up tommorrow.

 

[Mech45]

Any idea what the corrosion rating for NIB-X is compared to SBN?

 

[NullSyndrome]

Here's some quick pics. I'm no photographer....

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1976&pictureid=27571


https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1976&pictureid=27570

 

[hd1971]

That looks very nice. Thanks for the info and pictures.

 

[ROLEXrifleman]

My vote is NP3

15 years later still looks like day 1!

 

[NullSyndrome]

My vote is NP3

NP3 and NP3 Plus are great, but they are in a different price range than Hard Chrome or NiB-X.

NP3 slide only: $120
NP3+ slide only: $160
Hard Chrome slide only: $75
NiB-X slide only: $80

I wanted a hard finish that produced a great duo-tone look without breaking the bank, so I think I found what I was looking for.