DD barrel's, at least the ones on their rifles, are HP tested.
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DD barrel's, at least the ones on their rifles, are HP tested.
True! Still good old hard chrome for me. Plus it doesnt take much for melonite to come off. Check out the M&P forums. Some guys have taken the finish off with just vinegar.
My M&P40C had less than 150 rounds through it when the ramp started to look bare. I polished the rest of the ramp with a mag/wheel polish which took the remaining finish off leaving a slick chrome-like finish.
im gonna stay away from the melonite for just simply because its not something i need, especially the pretty finish, its just gonna get painted over so...
Grant,
There is a benchrest shooter using Melonite treated barrels with very good success (2007 benchrest shooter of the year). A few other benchrest guys have been experimenting with it as well and they have said that it has not affected accuracy at all. One thing they do say is that the barrel should be lapped after chambering to remove the burrs. Some of them even shoot the barrel first to break it in then clean the hell out of it before Melonite. This seams like alot of work for an AR barrel. I would like to see some before and after tests because I was very interested in getting a barrel done. the company that the benchrest guys use is hefusa.net and on their homepage, bottom left corner there is a link to the price list and info.
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Last edited by JoshNC; 06-26-09 at 22:46.
Guys, try to remember that melonite/ tennifer is a treatment, and that it can be applied different ways. When done correctly, it is fantastic. Think of getting your car painted by a kid learning a spray gun, then think of someone who has done custom work for 30 years. Both are spraying paint, but produce very different results.
I've mentioned before that I have a prototype melonite treated barrel from 5 years or so ago that has seen a heavy and abusive round count. It is still shooting good enough groups, and has been impressive in its service. Its currently being borrowed by another LEO as his duty upper.
Don't take the S&W issues and think that is how Melonite is supposed to be done.
I've got one of the Spike's Tactical CHF uppers, I've started a review on it, and will update as I get the time. The upper is getting borrowed by some .mil buddies for them to shoot as well.
Spikes Tactical CHF upper review (WEVO)
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