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Richard S
10-02-2007, 11:12 PM
Before:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/RichardS/HKP7PSP.jpg

After:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/RichardS/InsuredbyHK.jpg

Thanks to Virgil Tripp of Tripp Research for the following work:

· Plating the entire pistol, including barrel and magazines, in Cobra Chrome, with brushed flats
· Removing mill markings from each side of trigger guard.
· Removing engraved warning from bottom of trigger guard.
· Squaring off irregular stippling on frame back strap.

Thanks to A. Herzig-Zug of Karl Nill Massgriffe & Holzverarbeitung GmbH for selecting the matched pair of grained walnut Rhomlas grips.

And thanks to this Forum for all the information gleaned during the "lurking and planning" process.
jimk23
10-02-2007, 11:33 PM
Very nice, indeed. I have a Tactical .45 ACP done by Tripp and they do absolutely beautiful work.
TexasJim
10-03-2007, 01:57 AM
Hey there!! That is one fine looking P7M8!!! The Nills really look great on all that chrome!! Don't ever let that slip away from yourself or family!! TJ
Kost
10-03-2007, 02:24 AM
Great looking P7! I have a few pieces of Virgil Tripp work - its world class, as always!
Mark71
10-03-2007, 02:28 AM
Your P7 looks amazing! I hope mine comes back looking the same.
D-gin
10-03-2007, 02:31 AM
Shwing.......:43:
Richard S
10-04-2007, 06:27 PM
Thank you all. This one's a "keeper" for sure.
AGG
10-04-2007, 07:13 PM
Man, that is awesome- that finish is so smooth and looks great!!!

SS Doomtrooper needs to see this- I think I'll PM him.
ss_doomtrooper
10-04-2007, 11:57 PM
Simply beautiful!
H&K-Guy
10-05-2007, 02:49 AM
Wow, It's always nice to see some quality P7 Porn. Nice.

H&K-Guy
Veenus Envy
10-05-2007, 05:45 AM
Hey...on those P7's, do you have to squeeze the handle each trigger pull or is it squeeze once and pull, pull, pull?
sfguard
10-05-2007, 05:57 AM
Hey...on those P7's, do you have to squeeze the handle each trigger pull or is it squeeze once and pull, pull, pull?

Squeeze once and pull, pull, pull.
aroundlsu
10-05-2007, 02:06 PM
What was the turnaround time for the hard chroming? I've been itching to have my C grade PSP done but I CCW it daily and don't want to be stuck with my .380 backup for two months. Two weeks I might be able to handle.
silversport
10-05-2007, 02:40 PM
Hey...on those P7's, do you have to squeeze the handle each trigger pull or is it squeeze once and pull, pull, pull?


...Squeeze and hold the plunger in and pull, pull, pull...sweeeeet!
Bill
Kost
10-06-2007, 01:00 AM
What was the turnaround time for the hard chroming? I've been itching to have my C grade PSP done but I CCW it daily and don't want to be stuck with my .380 backup for two months. Two weeks I might be able to handle.Tripp Research turn-around time is 10--12 days, if they are busy it may be a few days more - they will tell you at time of order approx turn-around.
DAIUYVINH
10-06-2007, 09:03 AM
I hope this isn't a faux pas, but...would you mind letting us know how much it cost for the hard chrome work? I have a PSP that wants to be hard chromed soon. I take it you don't subscribe to the theory that hard chroming weakens the metal, as some would have you believe. Excellent work on the photo layout, too.
Richard S
10-07-2007, 10:34 PM
Tripp's s turnaround time on the P7 pictured above was right under two weeks. The cost is $210.00 for the pistol, $15.00 for each magazine, plus the cost of any extra work and S&H. The work was flawless, and Virgil Tripp and his people are top flight! I recommend them highly.
JLStorm
10-07-2007, 10:38 PM
Where did you get that shirt or jacket or whatever it is that says insured by HK?? that is sharp looking.
Richard S
10-08-2007, 11:41 AM
Where did you get that shirt or jacket or whatever it is that says insured by HK?? that is sharp looking.


It's actually a bumper or window sticker which popped up on eBay from a search I entered for "HK" items. As I recall, the winning bid and shipping costs were a little under $5.00.
Richard S
10-09-2007, 03:26 PM
I hope this isn't a faux pas, but...would you mind letting us know how much it cost for the hard chrome work? I have a PSP that wants to be hard chromed soon. I take it you don't subscribe to the theory that hard chroming weakens the metal, as some would have you believe. Excellent work on the photo layout, too.

DAIUYVINH:

I previously answered the question regarding the cost for chrome plating but neglected to respond as to my views on the effect of the process on gunmetal. I do not -- repeat not -- subscribe to that theory of "hydrogen embrittlement" espoused in some quarters.

And thank you for the comment on the photo layout. (I appreciate the compliment, but "I sure ain't no Ichiro Nagata.")