Stainless steel nipples

[markmahaney]

Are they worth the cost? I have changed one revolver to ampco bronze with good results, but stainless sounds like a good alternative as well. Does the longevity justify the cost? Thanks for your opinion!

 

[phoenix511]

In theory, the bronze TRESO nipples should resist corrosion and burn-out better than stainless. But I'm not aware of any life testing between TRESO and stainless. Maybe someone on the Forum has done this.

I suspect the difference in usefull life occurs after thousands of shots, so be your own judge. The TRESO versions are distracting when first installed, but after a few firings they turn grey just like stainless.

 

[hawkeye2]

I have always used Ampco (Treso) with excelent results and long life. I would be very leary of any stainless nipples offered by an Italian manufacturer. I have a set of 6 Pieta stainless nipples in a blister pack that I got years back in the Bargin Cave at Cabella's for a couple of bucks. They are of poor quality, flash holes drilled off center and wouldn't be any better than the nipples that came with the gun.

 

[markmahaney]

Cabela's Bargain Bin is exactly where I saw them. I gues, as you found out, there's a reason that they are on sale. Thanks for the replies Gents!