Shotgun refinsh

[matttahoe53]

I'm picking up a Beretta 1201fp police trade in. It's in good mechanical shape, but needs to be refinished from banging around in a police cruiser.

Does anyone have a recommendation of who to take it to in the Beaverton/Portland area? I was thinking about taking it to Curt's as I really like the people in that shop, but I'm not sure if it's something they do. I had a nickel plated 870. It might be cool to have this finished in nickel. Any thoughts?

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[Joe13]

@Velzey hands down.

Seen some of his work first hand and some second hand, all great reviews.

Worth a short drive for quality service and work.

Plus he is a member here

 

[Ura-Ki]

Second that Joe13 Worth the drive. I had him do a Mauser a while back, perfect job!

 

[STUKA]

Velzey, always..
He just parkerized an old shotgun for me a couple weeks ago,looks fantastic!

 

[etrain16]

Another one for Velzey - I've got 2 guns in his hands right now for Cerakoting - one is a shotgun. I've seen his Parkerizing work too - very nice.

I don't know if he does nickel plating.

 

[Ura-Ki]

The parkerizing was perfect! Ceracoating is also first class!

 

[Stomper]

I have a USGI 1911A1 (that was "bubba-ized" by someone in the past) with @Velzey for a full restoration to full USGI configuration.


Looking forward to seeing how it turns out!

 

[Ura-Ki]

I don't know who does nickle plating, but I do have the spray gun attachment, and the plating can be had from most metal and welding supply chains! Just have to hook up to a high temp/ high pressure torch and go to town with it! It works pretty much the came as spray welding!

 

[Sgt Nambu]

Another vote for Velsey! Good guy! Excellent work!

 

[2A2Dend]

I've seen pictures of Velzeys parkerizing. I was impressed how well the work is

 

[Ura-Ki]

Hay SgtNambu, whats up with the constant changing Avator? hard to keep track of ya, the feds are starting to complain!

 

[matttahoe53]

I guess it's a no brainier... Velzey's it is. Thank you everyone.

 

[GOG]

No, no, wait! I want to chime in!

Take it to Velzey he has both my High Powers and my AK.

 

[Velzey]

Thank you for the kind words! I appreciate it allot. I do every job as if it were for myself!

But nickel plating it, Hmmm let me see what I can come up with.

 

[Sgt Nambu]

Hay SgtNambu, whats up with the constant changing Avator? hard to keep track of ya, the feds are starting to complain!

Hey, if it's cool, its prolly mine!

 

[Sgt Nambu]

Nice shotgun! Pistol grip or standard butt stock?

 

[F2CMaDMaXX]

Gonna have to chip in here too, i've seen Velzey's bluing and parking first-hand, it's really nice.

 

[Swedish K]

Think I'd go hard chrome for durability personally (and a bit less shine). if you are going for the satin nickle look another option would be elecrtoless nickle - similar process to parkerizing, or possibly cerakoting in a similar color Finishes (http://www.cerakoteguncoatings.com/finishes/)

 

[Velzey]

I agree 100%, hard chrome is great!

 

[matttahoe53]

I was interested in electro less nickel like the 870 I had, but would be open to hard chrome. Definitely do not want shiny just want durable.