Well, I just got off the phone with Dale at Reliable Plating. What a refreshing experience as compared to the other plating people I have spoken with.

They will take my trigger, completely strip, polish, plate first with copper, then nickle and finish the job by gold plating and a finish polish. OK, now the best part.......... all for well under $100!!!

I will take a couple of before and after pics in case anyone is interested.

Thank you all for your sincere advice and comments.

Steve