Nickel plated ejector and sear spring

Curss · 07-16-2018, 08:20 AM

Would a P.08 ejector and sear spring not function properly if it has heen nickel plated? I have recently seen a nickel plated Luger that had its sear spring and ejector plated just like the rest of the pistol.

ithacaartist · 07-16-2018, 08:59 AM

Since electroplating doesn't involve heat, it's OK. You'd have to exceed the temperature to which a particular part was drawn down to after hardening--to establish its specific hardness and temper--to affect it.

Major Tom · 07-16-2018, 12:35 PM

I'm not sure about nickel plating, but parts that have been chromed my have tolerence issues. When we designed parts that were to be chromed we had to allow for the chrome's thickness.

DonVoigt · 07-16-2018, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curss

Would a P.08 ejector and sear spring not function properly if it has heen nickel plated? I have recently seen a nickel plated Luger that had its sear spring and ejector plated just like the rest of the pistol.

Nickle or chrome plated lugers will work - usually without problems.
The plating would have no impact on the springs mentioned.

sheepherder · 07-16-2018, 02:36 PM

Chrome or nickel plating is more brittle than the basic steel, which is flexible. The plating may crack and flake off with use.

Curss · 07-19-2018, 08:49 AM

Gentlemen, thank you very much for the info!

07-16-2018, 08:20 AM	#1
Curss User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 307 Thanks: 304 Thanked 98 Times in 75 Posts	Nickel plated ejector and sear spring Would a P.08 ejector and sear spring not function properly if it has heen nickel plated? I have recently seen a nickel plated Luger that had its sear spring and ejector plated just like the rest of the pistol. __________________ -Chris

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ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,373 Thanks: 7,446 Thanked 2,613 Times in 1,380 Posts	Since electroplating doesn't involve heat, it's OK. You'd have to exceed the temperature to which a particular part was drawn down to after hardening--to establish its specific hardness and temper--to affect it. __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

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Major Tom User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: S.E. Iowa Posts: 484 Thanks: 533 Thanked 228 Times in 125 Posts	I'm not sure about nickel plating, but parts that have been chromed my have tolerence issues. When we designed parts that were to be chromed we had to allow for the chrome's thickness. __________________ I Build Custom Pistol Boxes

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sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,197 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	Chrome or nickel plating is more brittle than the basic steel, which is flexible. The plating may crack and flake off with use. __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

07-19-2018, 08:49 AM	#6
Curss User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 307 Thanks: 304 Thanked 98 Times in 75 Posts	Gentlemen, thank you very much for the info! __________________ -Chris