Wondering how these will hold up over time, with and without heavy use. What repairs and wear am I looking at? Will there be a big difference between the Forged and Billet lowers?
We SBR folk are particularly interested to know ;)
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Wondering how these will hold up over time, with and without heavy use. What repairs and wear am I looking at? Will there be a big difference between the Forged and Billet lowers?
We SBR folk are particularly interested to know ;)
Forged lowers will last a long time with moderate use and normal care. Expect a forged lower to last your lifetime and then some. Full auto ones are still going strong from the 70's and 80's and those will have seen much more use than a new semi auto would. I would expect billet lowers to fare the same.
My Colt M16A1 at work is still going strong after 37 years. Built in the summer of 72 according to my serial number. I was issued it about 6 years ago. I wouldn' t say it has seen heavy use by me, but I do wonder who's hands it has passed through over the years. David
Let's put it this way.
Any forged lower will outlast this nation. :(
billets generally have thicker material, but they're also generally 6061 aluminum, which is softer.
forged 7075t6 lowers are tougher, but not as thick.
7075t6 billet, on the other hand, is the best of both worlds...
i think any 7075t6 lower will probably last through the Second Coming, though. it's the lowest wear part on your gun.
markm-Oh man! I'm upset that someone else may be as skeptical as me.
Ok, the longevity of our nation aside. Would it last that long?