Any disadvantages to nickel?

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I may have a line on a desireable-to-me S&W revolver, but it is nickel plated.

I know it can flake. I know Hopes will dissolve it if left on the finish. Other than those critisisms and its light color, is there anything to worry about? It seems I vaguely remember that dimensions of the pre plated revolver were slightly smaller to take into account the added dimensions of the plating. That doesn't really make sense logistically, though, so maybe I misremember that.
 
The disadvantages might be:
1. The Gun WILL RUST.
2. If not properly cared for, over time the finish can crack and get rust under it.
 
Is that true about the Hoppes on Nickle?
I didn't know that. Will it hurt if you just use it to clean and not leave it soak?

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Big disadvantage shows up very well under low light conditions.Makes a fine target

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Nickel is beautiful, if kept in pristine
condition; but ugly as hell if left unattened
for long periods of time. Just looked at a model 29 in nickel on Guns America. It demanded a premium price, due to the
excellent condition that it is in.

I quit using Hoppe's No. 9 years ago. Just a
reminder to all Sig owner's; per the Sig
factory in Exeter, N.H. "Hoppe's No. 9 will
ruin the finish on your gun". Therefore, I
use "Break Free CLP" for all handgun cleaning
and lubricating chore's. Glock's love Break
Free, lightly rubbed around the ejection port!!! :) Hope this helps some.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
 
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by loknload:
Is that true about the Hoppes on Nickle?
I didn't know that. Will it hurt if you just use it to clean and not leave it soak?
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I'm not sure if #9 will actually remove nickle, the good folks at Hoppe's can answer it better if you email them directly. #9 will definatly turn niclke yellow if left on for any length of time.
 
Nickel will tarnish if left in leather for extended periods. It'll also tarnish if left in contact with the styrofoam liners that some manufacturers use, or used to use, in their original packaging.

Once tarnished, AFAIK bright nickel is hard to clean without causing fine scratches in the finish from the abrasives in the cleaning compounds (like Flitz). Satin nickel is even harder to clean, because cleaning compounds polish it to a different luster.

Nevertheless, nickel is a good finish if properly cared for. I have heard, and have no reason not to believe, from a game warden working on the Gulf Coast, that his stainless sidearm rusted in the salt air, but its nickel replacement did not.



[This message has been edited by jimmy (edited September 26, 2000).]
 
How does "E"lectrolys Nickel compare to regular ol' Nickel ?

What other finishes have the same luster and pimpness sheen to them ?
 
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