Apparently the only thing nickel plating is good for in my neck of the woods is a fully nickel plated double barrel in the hands of a lawman interrupting proceedings in a juke joint. I was told by a deputy that nothing calms confusion in a juke as fast as a nickel plated double barr'l.
Something about the neon light reflecting off it, i suppose. IDK, just passing on what I've been told.

May God bless America and those who defend her.