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LTC-USA · 08-03-2007, 07:13 PM

When I brought my subbie home, I did not realize how bad the finish was or I would have bought the stainless. My only option then was to hard chrome.

**loonybin** · 08-03-2007, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rustynuts

I realize some like the looks of these better, but why just not go stainless and forget about the finish wearing off?

Because some folks (like your truly) bought a gun when there was no stainless available.

Here is my gen. 1 HS2000 in NP3:

I think it's interesting that the NP3 looks cooler or warmer depending on the background.

Also, I don't have to lubricate my slide at all due to the teflon in the electroless nickel.

HTOWN stunna · 08-04-2007, 08:52 AM

Tripp is the best in the business. my turnaround was 3 days, i just had to drive down the street to pick it up

TN-popo · 08-04-2007, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rotty37

Good info on comparison from Robar Industries web site:

"How does NP3 compare to Hard Chrome?

Hard Chrome also has an adhesion of 12 to 15 thousand psi and little corrosion resistance.

Well that's just false.
HC is known for it's excellent corrosion resistance.

No offense to you Rotty37, I just think that bit from Robar is flat-out wrong.

**Rustynuts** · 08-04-2007, 01:50 PM

Isn't Robar just HC with teflon mixed in? If so, it seems it would be similar to HC in corrosion.

**agalindo** · 08-04-2007, 02:35 PM

It's nickel plating with teflon mixed in.

Rotty37 · 08-04-2007, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TN-popo

Well that's silly.
HC is known for it's excellent corrosion resistance.

No offense to you Rotty37, I just think that bit from Robar is completely wrong.

You might be right TN popo. But what ever finish you chose, Hard Chrome or NP3, you're way ahead of the game with protection, wear life and over all long life for what ever pistol you choose to refinish. And both finishes are great looking also.

I'm just quoting from their site. Maybe someone with metallurgy background can attest to info.

TN-popo · 08-04-2007, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rotty37

You might be right TN popo. But what ever finish you chose, Hard Chrome or NP3, you're way ahead of the game with protection, wear life and over all long life for what ever pistol you choose to refinish.

Yes sir, I agree...with one exception.

Tenifer/Melonite

enfurno · 08-04-2007, 08:10 PM

Does the hard chrome finish require lubrication? I can see that being a large factor in which finish I would choose being that the amount of dust here is purely insane. Not having to oil the pistol would be awesome.

HTOWN stunna · 08-05-2007, 12:55 AM

no prob on lubing it up, the dirt out here is bad also. sometimes i go 2 range trips before cleaning my XD and it works just fine.

08-03-2007, 07:13 PM	#11
LTC-USA XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UT Posts: 939	When I brought my subbie home, I did not realize how bad the finish was or I would have bought the stainless. My only option then was to hard chrome. __________________ Springfield XD 9mm subcompact-Tripp chrome (2005) Browning Hi-Power (1966) Browning .25 (1966) 1903 A3 .30-06 Jack Russell Terrier

08-04-2007, 08:52 AM	#13
HTOWN stunna XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alpine Texas Posts: 1,486	Tripp is the best in the business. my turnaround was 3 days, i just had to drive down the street to pick it up __________________ The world is populated in the main by people who should not exist. - George Bernard Shaw

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HTOWN stunna XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alpine Texas Posts: 1,486	no prob on lubing it up, the dirt out here is bad also. sometimes i go 2 range trips before cleaning my XD and it works just fine. __________________ The world is populated in the main by people who should not exist. - George Bernard Shaw

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08-04-2007, 01:50 PM	#15
Rustynuts XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,245	Isn't Robar just HC with teflon mixed in? If so, it seems it would be similar to HC in corrosion.

08-04-2007, 08:10 PM	#19
enfurno XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 891	Does the hard chrome finish require lubrication? I can see that being a large factor in which finish I would choose being that the amount of dust here is purely insane. Not having to oil the pistol would be awesome.