Discussion Starter • #1 • Apr 5, 2012. Aug 20, 2015 #4 Simpleman.2 New Member. I am about to buy a new Ruger SR1911. Bought a nitride SR40c yesterday, and wondering if I should have gotten the stainless instead. It is a blued barrel and it has one spot on around the nipple area(my fault-young and dumb at the time ), but not a spot on it any where else. A great barrel is absolutely worth the cost. Chromium improves wear resistance, corrosion and scaling at high temperatures. Many stainless steel barrels can be nitrided black, and all can be painted black if you want black. Call 631-967-3170. DSI .300 Blackout 16" SOCOM Profile Carbine 1:8 Threaded Stainless Steel Barrel $ 199.95 $ 149.77 DSI 5.56 16" Ultra Light Weight Carbine 1:9 Threaded Nitride Barrel As we say here at Veriforce Tactical, its really what you are going to use it for that determines which one you should get. Accuracy of Criterion salt-bath nitrided barrels are on par with untreated match grade stainless-steel barrels. You must be logged in to post a review. 3 Posts . Joined Oct 5, 2003 Messages Reply. Out of Stock. This is kind of a stupid, but from an aesthetic standpoint I don't like stainless steel on guns. The main constituent in this alloy is chromium. Jan 15, 2021 #1 Choosing between a barrel for my build. Just because it’s nitrided doesn’t mean it overcomes the temper embrittlement issues inherent in stainless barrels. Thanks for watching! If you are strictly chasing accuracy and don't mind a shorter service life and extra expense, go with stainless. Join the discussion. Posted by Steve on Nov 10th 2019 You should retry this using a 55gr cartridge instead. Report. What matters is what is your budget? Minuteman. Messages 287 Reactions 297. Then we would suggest our AR-15 416R Stainless steel Barrels. This case is about 60-65 Rockwell, as opposed to 28-32 found on normal barrel steel. In pounds of powder. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I've heard that stainless is more accurate, is this true? 3 Posts . A stainless steel barrel should last at least 7,500 rounds and a high quality chrome lined barrel should last at least 10,000 rounds. It comes in four lengths: 7.5" pistol-length, 10.5" carbine-length, 14.5" carbine-length and 16.1" mid-length. Made from 416r stainless steel. ©2020 Outdoor Sportsman Group. 20" Stainless Fluted 5.56 Nato 5R Rifled 1:8 Ar15 Barrel 24" 223 Wylde 1:9 4150 Heavy Fluted Ar15 Bull Barrel 3" 9mm Ar15 Ar9 5/8-24 Threaded Barrel - Stainless Steel Thread starter PNWPrepper; Start date Jan 15, 2021; Tags stainless; P. PNWPrepper. Here's a segment on Bear Creek Arsenals Stainless steel vs Parkerized barrels. The two other types of barrels – standard barrel with a nitride bore and a barrel of two-piece construction – were fired 29,874 and 990 rounds, respectively before rejection.The two-piece barrel has an 18-inch forward section made from Cr-Mo-V steel and the rear section, including the chamber, is made entirely from stellite. it is usually the most accurate though being a bit softer it wears a bit quicker. As to which barrel to buy, you can buy nitrided stainless too. AR15.COM is the world’s largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types. 416-R Stainless Steel is “stainless” steel formulated specifically for gun barrels. Stainless steel is another common barrel material choice among rifle owners. Then we would suggest our AR-15 4150 CMV Nitride black barrels. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. PX Member. Check Back Soon 18" Beowulf barrel + kit (0) $235.99 On sale: $202.99 Sale. Aug 24, 2015 #22 infoman jr. Accuracy of Criterion salt-bath nitrided barrels are on par with untreated match grade stainless-steel barrels. Either one will serve you well from an accuracy standpoint. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. Here's a segment on Bear Creek Arsenals Stainless steel vs Parkerized barrels. Also to complicate your decision more, stainless can be nitrided, but still won't be as hard as carbon steels that have been nitrided. Cerakote vs. Nitride The Corrosion Resistance King In a head-to-head test, Cerakote was put up against Nitride in a salt chamber to see which would be the most corrosion-resistant. However, a nitrided chrome-moly barrel is still your best bet over stainless if you want to go with a light profile. It's longer than 223 Rem is, it's longer than 308 Win is. The black nitride finish was a premium price. prefer the black nitride look. Stainless steel barrels come in a close second for barrel life and accuracy but are much better that a "military grade" chrome lined barrel. Simply put, bare steel is really only appropriate for stainless barrels. I am about to buy a new Ruger SR1911. Enhanced durability and corrosion resistance also serve to significantly increase overall effective barrel life. In Stock. Save Share. Out of Stock. chrome lined barrels are great for SHTF rifles, general plinking rifles and even hunting rifles where a .5 to 1 MOA shift isn't an issue. Most chrome moly barrels that were parkerized in days past are now melonited, which is a fancy name for black nitride. Aug 24, 2015 #21 W. Winchester Active Member. This isn't because stainless is more accurate, it's that the barrel retains it accuracy longer than a 4140 steel barrel. Retired US Army Retired Postal Worker NRA Endowment Member. Stainless is 223wylde 1/8 twist mid. (Yes, I know the Recce is M249 barrel steel with double the chrome lining thickness, not standard chrome lined 4150.) Discussion Starter • #1 • Apr 5, 2012. SLR adjustable gas block Sure fire brake with suppressor collar 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. From 4”-24” with varying lengths and finishes including stainless steel, manganese phosphate, and QPQ Nitride. Regardless, my main concern is accuracy and performance. Black Nitride vs. Nitride is a method of surface hardening steel and it's very rust resistant and increases barrel life due to the hardness. I am about to buy a new Ruger SR1911. So that leads me to the question. Afterward, the nitrided barrels did not have any traces of copper while the plain stainless steel barrels needed extra cleaning to remove all jacket material. While each barrel is lapped prior to the salt bath nitriding process, they are also re-polished after nitriding to ensure a mirror-like internal surface in both the rifling and chamber. 10.5"-12.7X42 50 BEOWULF BARREL BLACK NITRIDE FINISH (0) $135.99 On sale: $129.95 Sale. Stainless has qualities that usually make it the best choice for a barrel. The end result of the nitriding process is a very hard “case” surrounding the barrel steel. Like carbon fiber, it also has its pros and cons, including the following: Pros. The black nitride finish was a premium price. Stainless is theoretically more prone to galling, and "some" may claim that the machining process makes them rougher, but practically, I, as a former competitive shooter at the national level, cannot discount the accuracy of a stainless barrel. However I've read that stainless is often a better choice because it won't rust and is much more resistant to the environment in general. Then we would suggest our AR-15 416R Stainless steel Barrels. Joined Dec 5, 2003 Messages 29,459 Location TN. Some other manufacturers prefer to chrome-line the inside of their AR barrels and some do not. Heat treated and stress relieved. Bare Steel Barrels. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Keep in mind stainless steel does not rust easily and good quality grade of stainless steel should not rust at all. the nitride is a type of finish --i figure the exterior finish is better--now about the bore i can't say as i haven't owned any nitride barrels. Stainless Steel Barrel Pros and Cons. Your email address will not be published. Joined Dec 5, 2003 Messages 29,459 Location TN. Join the discussion. The nitride barrel life is all dependent on how you treat it. Which type, if either, is more accurate? We also have the larger caliber AR-15 uppers as well. Stainless: What is the better 1911 finish? Jan 18, 2019 #4. Accuracy tends to track with barrel life and the initial precision of the barrel. This nitriding process creates a very slick, very hard surface coating on the steel in the bore. Building a precision/long range AR in 6.5 Grendel, and I can't decide between a chrome-moly nitride or stainless steel barrel. It’s very corrosion resistant and has a much lower coefficient of friction compared to bare metal or chrome. I was going to choose stainless but I saw that it was avialible in black nitride (called the Night Watchmen). We have and extensive AR15 parts and Accessories as well as all calibers of AR15 uppers such as 5.56/.223, 6.5 grendel uppers, 9mm uppers, and 300 blackout uppers, and 224 Valkyrie. Notice that virtually all Match rifle barrels you see on the line are stainless. you should easily get SUB-MOA at 200 yards with some breaking in of your barrel. But I'd give the optima a serious look. The grade of stainless steel most commonly used for firearms barrels is AISI #416, which is a free machining variation of #410. 416-R is “stainless” in name only, as … It works very well inside barrels and outside as a finish, and can be done to stainless steel. 1 - 4 of 4 Posts. Having trouble deciding between a proof stainless or bartlein in that contour. The black nitride finish was a premium price. Many stainless steel barrels can be nitrided black, and all can be painted black if you want black. It is the single most important part of any rifle. Thread starter BAMA BOW MERKER; Start date Aug 20, 2015; Prev. Are you looking for long distance and accuracy? We strive to have the best AR-15 Parts and AR15 Upper Receivers at the best price. In Stock. It is the single most important part of any rifle. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Thank you very much. Is stainless worth the cost? Stainless! No harder to keep clean than the Stainless Steel ones are, but I really don't know how Black Powder will interact with it!! In my opinion the most accurate barrels will end up being stainless steel hand lapped barrels I would not consider barrel life longevity to be a factor in your decision, as the round counts to burn one out is just astronomical. Home » Blog » AR-15 » Which AR-15 barrel should I get? Only downside to nitride barrels are they do not break in over time, once you do you initial break in, the grouping you get is all your ever going to get until the barrel life has ended. Stainless has qualities that usually make it the best choice for a barrel. ... TiN (titanium nitride) bolt carrier. you should easily get SUB-MOA at 200 yards with some breaking in of your barrel. I'd go the MR route than if you can find it that cheap. The main constituent in this alloy is chromium. The DPMS style AR 308 uppers and the AR 6.5 creedmoor uppers. Chrome primarily shines in military barrels, as they typically see high volume full auto use, which is rare in civilian hands. Ruger came up with an excellent chrome moly steel alloy in their AR556 (one of the cheapest ARs on the market). You can set a barrel back if … The proof has 1.20 shank and the bartlein 1.25. This comes from my conversations with Bob Hart. I'd like to know your opinions, experience, and any advice you can give regarding this specific barrel comparison: Noveske stainless steel 16" Recon with an aftermarket nitride treatment vs Noveske 16" Light Recce. I wanted your input on how 416r would hold up vs something like 4150 cmv steel barrel. Most quality manufacturers will make both styles accurate enough for most purposes, so I typically go with a nitrided carbon steel barrel for increased longevity and the ability to handle more abuse. I want a 26” inch rem varmint/ sendero contour. One thing that makes Nitriding Superior the disposal cost of what is not used. Is it possible and easy/cheap to repaint or refinish a stainless barrel and action? Stainless steel barrels have been part of the gun culture for decades (since the 1930s, to be specific). Go. Your email address will not be published. I definitely prefer the black nitride look but I'll go stainless if the advantages are there. © 2021 Veriforce Tactical, All Rights Reserved. Required fields are marked *. I meant to said chrome-moly nitride vs stainless. The Odin Works 10" .223 Wylde Ultralite Barrel is a lightweight, stainless steel barrel with a 1:8 twist rate. Some manufacturers prefer to use 4140 or 4150 steel while others prefer to use 416 SS or 416R steel for its properties. Aug 24, 2015 #21 W. Winchester Active Member. What matters a lot more than the material is who made the barrel and how it was made. But - 6.5 Grendel has one of the longest barrel lives of any long range cartridge. It is the weather shield stainless barrel I believe and I clean it after shooting till bore is very clean. Stainless steel should not cost any more or any significant amount more than any other material steel. AR-15 6.5 Grendel Complete Upper Receivers, AR-15 Free Floating Handguards and Rail Systems, AR-15 KeyMod Handguards and KeyMod Forends, M-LOK Handguard Accessories and Attachments, KeyMod Handguard Accessories and Attachments, AR 308/6.8/300 Blackout Muzzle Brakes & Flash Hiders, AR-308 LR-308 Handguards and Rail Systems, Due to High Volume – Upper Assemblies Will Take 14+ Days to Ship. 5 black nitride barrel. That's easy. Reply. It is a heat treatment process that is done through immersion of the barrel in a molten salt bath that is heated to 900-1,200 degrees F, depending on the steel type, time run and case depth required. Also, if you are nice to it, you will get better groupings with cleaning and use. • Accurate 1 in 10” twist M&P® M2.0™ 9mm and 40 S&W barrels and 1 in 15” twist for M&P® M2.0™ 45 AUTO • Optimal 18-degree grip angle for natural point of aim • Armornite® durable corrosion resistant finish on stainless steel barrel and slide • Sear deactivation lever allows disassembly of the firearm without pulling the trigger We try to have a little of everything for your AR15 here at Veriforce Tactical with the fastest shipping with almost all orders shipped same or next business day. I was going to choose stainless but I saw that it was avialible in black nitride (called the Night Watchmen). Reply. Do I go nitride or stainless? I am just a little confused over the type of finish to choose. Jul 31, 2018 1,098 Carbon Steel(Blued) Barrel. This does not mean that stainless steel will resist throat erosion better than a chrome lined carbon steel barrel - it will not. While still offering a Nitride coating, CVA has added CeraKote to the exterior of the barrel and frame of this muzzleloader for an additional level of protection, as well as a better camouflage effect while in the woods. The coating is only 10-20 microns thick (so it doesn’t cause pressure problems). Mercury Precision "Comet" LR-308 .308 WIN 20", Rifle Gas, 1-10T, Nitride Barrel $219.99 $159.99 XX-TREME Barrel Company AR-15 16" Hbar 5.56 Nato 1:7 Twist Carbine Parkerized Barrel (Cryo-Treated) 16″ .223 Wylde, Carbine Gas System, Heavy Stainless Steel, Spiral Fluted Barrel, 1:8 Twist $ 237.59 $ 186.99 Add to cart Tactical Kinetics 9MM Glock 19 Replacement Barrel | Nitride Finish | Threaded Just not sure if the nitride or stainless steel barrel would be better. Black Nitride vs. Whoops, I edited the post. One downside to stainless steel is you cannot beat it up. But that coating is enough to reduce friction, and just possibly, extend useful barrel life. Stainless steel should not cost any more or any significant amount more than any other material steel. Black Nitride vs. SamBond Well-Known Member. Aug 24, 2015 #22 infoman jr. One downside to stainless steel is you cannot beat it up. Well-Known Member. Reply. Stainless is a softer metal and can be machined easier (less chatter marks) which if made by a quality manufacturer CAN be more accurate. it should last plenty long on a sporting rifle. Retired US Army Retired Postal Worker NRA Endowment Member. CVA Nitride Barrel vs. T/C Weather Shield vs. It is a high carbon content steel, which makes it resilient to high-heat scenarios and with its abrasion resistance, the barrels wear slower over time. If you choose a quality maker (Criterion, Satern, Lothar Walther, JP, and Krieger/Bartlein/Lilja are the big ones for Grendel), then you have a good chance of getting an excellent shooting barrel. Which lasts longer? Big shout out to Bruce, he is the gold standard for customer service and for that Primary Machine has a customer for life now! Aug 20, 2015 #4 Simpleman.2 New Member. I've heard that stainless is more accurate, is this true? Joined May 9, 2015 Messages 1,800. Excessive heat can change the metallurgy and warp the barrel and make it less accurate over time, but if you are nice to it and and not dropping rounds like John Wick, then it should last up to 15,000-20,000 rounds. Reply. Joined May 9, 2015 Messages 1,800. The two other types of barrels – standard barrel with a nitride bore and a barrel of two-piece construction – were fired 29,874 and 990 rounds, respectively before rejection.The two-piece barrel has an 18-inch forward section made from Cr-Mo-V steel and the rear section, including the chamber, is made entirely from stellite. All else being equal, a stainless steel barrel should theoretically experience less throat erosion than a plain carbon steel barrel, given identical firing schedules. I am sure, however, that the more overbore the cartridge is the faster the errosion factor is. Nitride coating vs Stainless steel barrel. AR-15 10.5" 416R Stainless Steel Heavy Barrel, .300 Blackout (0) $85.99 On sale: $83.99 Sale. So, which steel is the best AR-15 barrel material then? Also, if you are nice to it, you will get better groupings with cleaning and use. However due to the fact chrome plating cannot be equally distributed onto the barrel it will affect accuracy. Chromium is much tougher than 400-series stainless. The Glock Platform includes options that are threaded or non-threaded. loveha SGT DGAF. AR-15 300 ACC 9" stainless steel barrel 1-7 twist. 300 Blackout 10.5" 4150 Parkerized Heavy Barrel ... Sale. Nitride significantly increases the barrel life and corrosion resistance of “stainless” (which for barrel stainless steel is not rust-proof).Which is less expensive?Nitride is significantly less expensive and less time-consuming for making barrels. Nitride coating vs Stainless steel barrel. Reply. The barrel was a mk25 edition with phosphate coating and chrome lined. So that leads me to the question. Everything we use is 100% USA Made. Our nitrided barrel are accurate guaranteed up to 1 MOA at 100 yards (with decent ammo) that you can still load up some 100 round drums and shoot down a tree, but also get some accuracy for distance; then this is your barrel. Nitrided barrel is 556 chamber 1/7 twist mid. Don’t forget to check out our large supply of BCGs, AR pistol Grips, Gas Tubes, Gas Blocks, muzzle devices, and AR-15 upper and lower parts. I was going to choose stainless but I saw that it was avialible in black nitride (called the Night Watchmen). Multiple steel types are used in the manufacture of the AR-15 barrel. Go. Bought a nitride SR40c yesterday, and wondering if I should have gotten the stainless instead. Joined Oct 5, 2003 Messages Stainless will last longer because it resists the erosion of the throat caused by the super hot burning powder. You can't nitride at home to my knowledge, and if you could the odds of getting it right are probably small. The grade of stainless steel most commonly used for firearms barrels is AISI #416, which is a free machining variation of #410. New for 2020, the Accura MR gets an upgraded barrel finish now featuring CeraKote. I'm not looking to break the bank but I'm willing to pay a little more if it's worth it. Are you looking for durability and dependable? Save Share. Hence, nitride is the superior treatment unless you have a … Melonite is a form of nitriding so it's really asking phosphate vs. nitrided. I'd go the MR route than if you can find it that cheap. A great barrel is absolutely worth the cost. It also won't work on stainless steel. Traditional steels will be harder and more durable and the nitriding process will help practically eliminate corrosion. Chambered 300 aac blackout 1-7 rh twist button rifled Pistol length gas system .750 gas block diameter 5/8-24 threads on muzzle end Comes with barrel extension instal.. Black Nitride is becoming more common and slowly replacing the parkerizing of steel parts. 4150 CMV Black Nitride or 416R Stainless Steel? Longview. stainless steel is also used for barrels. Check Back Soon 18" Beowulf barrel + kit (0) $235.99 On sale: $202.99 Sale. Delta Team Tactical has a massive selection of barrel options for custom AR-15, LR-308/AR-10, and Glock builds. Trying to decide on which barrel to use on a 6.5 addiction build. 300 Blackout 10.5" 4150 Parkerized Heavy Barrel ... Sale. The barrel erossion is more of a factor of how much powder is burned in a barrel. The 4150 CMV barrel will last longer and deal with heat better. Most of my Sigs are Black Nitride finish. That being said, our nitride barrel life span for average use is 12,000 rounds. AR-15 10.5" 416R Stainless Steel Heavy Barrel, .300 Blackout (0) $85.99 On sale: $83.99 Sale. The CVA Accura® Nitride Mountain Rifle is CVA’s premium short-barreled muzzleloading rifle. Stainless! So with that said, how would you describe the hardness of a iron/steel alloy barrel used on most gun vs a stainless steel alloy barrel such as advertised for the Browning Buck-Mark handguns? So that leads me to the question. A barrel which meets those specs is a higher quality product than the cheap barrel assembly’s some manufacturers still ship with their rifles. Reply. It exhibits predictable and repeatable results in the treating of low and medium carbon steels, alloy steels, stainless and austenitic steels, tool and die steels, cast and sintered iron. How To Choose A Rifle - Pt.3 of 3 - Stainless vs. In addition, most replacement barrels seem to be in stainless steel. Sent my stainless steel barrel off to get Nitride treated and it came back beautiful! I'm not looking to break the bank but I'm willing to pay a little more if it's worth it. Let’s move up to better barrel which is composed of a 4150 steel barrel, a 5.56 chamber (.223 wylde chamber is good too), with a 1/7 twist, chrome lined, button rifled. But I'd give the optima a serious look. Be the first to review “BCA AR15 BLACK WOLF BARREL: 16″ HEAVY BARREL, 1:8 TWIST, BLACK WOLF FLUTES, .223 WYLDE, 416R STAINLESS STEEL, BLACK NITRIDE FINISH” Cancel reply. The use of stainless by target shooters is that it's easy to clean and the rifling is more accurate than a chromed barrel. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Threaded and non-Threaded AR-15 barrels in 5.56 .300 Blackout and .458 SOCOM stainless steel or nitride at DSI Dark Storm Industries Long Island Online and Retail Gun Store. Stainless: What is the better 1911 finish? I have always heard that stainless shoots better but would not hold up as good under repeated rapid fire (not talking about full auto) and was easier ruined than a steel barrel. Well-Known Member. /r/ar15 is here for your favorite black gun links, build pics, questions and other tactical or practical information. CMV steel barrels are not only subject to rust and similar corrosion inside and out, but the hot gases deposit gunk on the inside, and stainless cleans more easily than bare CMV. Stainless: What is the better 1911 finish? This metal is the preferred for its machine-ability, as alloyed with sulphur. Stainless vs Nitride barrel. What About Stainless Steel?Stainless steel can be easily nitrided, but it is very difficult to add chrome to stainless steel. BARREL STEELS Except one manufacturer, for corrosion-resistant steel (the term Stainless is inadequate here), all uses the same steel, and it is the 416R (Euronorm X12CrS13 or Wk nr 1.4005). The bright shiny silver just does not do it for me. The harder one. I am just a little confused over the type of finish to choose. I had a 50 caliber T/C Hawken for many...many years and still own it. Each barrel was placed in the salt chamber and after just 8 hours the Nitride finish barrel began to show signs of corrosion. Most of my Sigs are Black Nitride finish. Carbon steel is harder than stainless, and can be treated (or not) with nitride or chrome. The Odin Works .233 Wylde Barrel is made of stainless steel with a medium profile and 1:8 twist rate. Chromium improves wear resistance, corrosion and scaling at high temperatures. Melonite Processing The MELONITE® Nitrocarburizing Process MELONITE is a thermochemical treatment for improving surface properties of metal parts. 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