Reeder Custom Guns - It looks to be plated to me. In that process

WB
It looks to be plated to me. In that process
Sunday, March 08, 2020, 12:37

the steel must be "brass" plated for the chrome or nickel to adhere to. I'm certainly no expert on plating but I bet that base metal is detracting from the magnetism.

Did Ruger make an alloy super blackhawk grip frame? - Chance Dunlap, 2020-03-08, 09:59
- I would bet that is just a standard stainless gripframe. (nm) - gary reeder, 2020-03-08, 21:35
  - Probably. But has different feel than my polished stainless. - Chance Dunlap, 2020-03-09, 10:08
  - Ditto... (nm) - Huey, 2020-03-09, 05:24
- Other side pic - Chance Dunlap, 2020-03-08, 10:03
  - Nope, chrome or nickel plated most likely. Get a magnet - WB, 2020-03-08, 11:01
    - This one must be after market. - Chance Dunlap, 2020-03-08, 11:04
      - Magnet test results - Chance Dunlap, 2020-03-08, 12:23
        It looks to be plated to me. In that process - WB, 2020-03-08, 12:37
        Small wear areas have a brassy look underneath. - Chance Dunlap, 2020-03-08, 16:05
        No matter, you found it's not aluminum. (nm) - WB, 2020-03-09, 08:47
        Stainless? Magnets stick a little bit - steve todd, 2020-03-08, 12:36
        Was thinking polished stainless too... (nm) - Huey, 2020-03-08, 13:14