Official Spikes questions/comments thread (new Spikes posts go here)

[Mr.Goodtimes]

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im gonna buy a new barrel. spikes informed me they would be selling these as a barrel only in a few weeks for $399 and they come w/ a pinned FSB.

spikes makes good stuff but, these barrels arent chrome lined, they are melonite coated inside and out. spikes claims great barrel life but, i would like to know what the M4C take on these are?

should i go with the melonite spikes barrel? my other option is either, another complete upper or a stainless barrel, as its virtually impossible to find a good chrome lined barrel these days.

[DRich]

Melonite is the trade name for a type of nitrocarburizing. It's similar to the Tenifer treatment that Glock uses for their slides. It does increase resistance to wear and corrosion. I have several pistols coated in Melonite, but only the exterior surfaces.

Hard chrome has a Rockwell hardness value between 70 and 74. Melonite's hardness value is between 55 and 62.

Whether this creates a practical difference in quality or longevity is anyone's guess. Personally, I'd stick to hard chrome. It's a proven winner. Time will tell if Melonite is up to the task.

[Sarge45]

Just be aware that if the Melonite is similar to what Smith and Wesson uses on their M&P line, the barrel can be subject to rust without warning. Melonite isn't like the Tennifer Glock uses and I would not count on it as a substitute for a good finish maintenance program.

[Thomas M-4]

Here is an article http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/2009/02/18/

[Thomas M-4]

im gonna buy a new barrel. spikes informed me they would be selling these as a barrel only in a few weeks for $399 and they come w/ a pinned FSB.

spikes makes good stuff but, these barrels arent chrome lined, they are melonite coated inside and out. spikes claims great barrel life but, i would like to know what the M4C take on these are?

should i go with the melonite spikes barrel? my other option is either, another complete upper or a stainless barrel, as its virtually impossible to find a good chrome lined barrel these days.

What barrel configuration are you looking for M-4 profile carbine gas port, 16 recce with midlength gas port

Rainer has a DD 16'' recce barrel in stock now. http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=sho...roduct_id=1495

[Mr.Goodtimes]

i just got off the phone with spikes, their melonite barrels are actually daniel defense barrels. they are chrome lined and then melonite coated.

I can get a non melonite coated DD barrel from rainier for 300, or 400 for a melonite one from spikes.

Im just gonna go with the non melonite recon barrel from DD.

hopefully these dont sell out too quick, i gotta wait till payday to buy one

I love spikes though so, im gonna buy one of their lowers. their lowers are some of the nicest ive seen, and their a good local company so, props.

[Thomas M-4]

i just got off the phone with spikes, their melonite barrels are actually daniel defense barrels. they are chrome lined and then melonite coated.

I can get a non melonite coated DD barrel from rainier for 300, or 400 for a melonite one from spikes.

Im just gonna go with the non melonite recon barrel from DD.

hopefully these dont sell out too quick, i gotta wait till payday to buy one

I love spikes though so, im gonna buy one of their lowers. their lowers are some of the nicest ive seen, and their a good local company so, props.

Good to hear that and let us know how it goes

[LonghunterCO]

What barrel configuration are you looking for M-4 profile carbine gas port, 16 recce with midlength gas port

Rainer has a DD 16'' recce barrel in stock now. http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=sho...roduct_id=1495

Are the DD/Raimer barrels HF?

[Thomas M-4]

Are the DD/Raimer barrels HF?

Do you mean HP tested ? I don't know that's a good question.

[LonghunterCO]

Sorry. Hammer Forged.