I want to hardchrome a Colt .38spl Detective special for concealed carry use. A plating company told me that they hardchrome guns. They take the gun completely apart with a gunsmith. They then hardchrome all parts except the springs.

One person told me that if I hardchrome my gun, the reliability and functionality of the gun goes out the window. Is this true?

Do you or don't you recommend hardchroming?

Thanks in advance.