Some gorgeous examples above^^.

When done right, HC is an absolute top draw finish.

Chuck Taylor was a big proponent. IIRC, Taylor used Metalife. Appears he was still doing business as of Dec. 2024.

http://www.mahovskysmetalife.com/

Side note: overshadowed by some of the more popular names out there, RRA may be one of the ‘bang for the buck 1911’s out there.

$.02 worth/YMMV.
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Originally posted by Mars_Attacks:

North American Arms .22. I’ve had mine for about 30 years. The true definition of a gut gun. I’ve put 2-3 rounds through mine that I can remember. I’m not sure if I missed the barn door by feet or inches.
Love the chrome guns people have here though. That HK. Gorgeous. I had a chance to get a 1911 in it years ago. I regret that decision as they are the best looking pistols in Chrome.

Hard chrome is definately a solid choice.

Had Tripp Research hard chrome this tweeked 2" Model 15.

Also had them do a larger work over on this Colt Commander.

Many moons ago and both still looking good.