Stainless steel considerations with the 1911 | The High Road
Nov 27, 2007 · What are the down sides to building a stainless 1911 from a metallurgic standpoint? Are there increased wear concerns with a stainless frame and carbon steel slide?
Problems with stainless 1911's? | The High Road
Jun 26, 2004 · What kind of stainless and carbon steel are we talking about? Depending on the process used to treat the metal, stainless can be significantly harder than regular carbon steel. …
Savage Model 16 with 24" SS fluted barrel. | The High Road
Aug 11, 2020 · You will love it and the price is good (unless you compare with Cabela Savage 12 special, I got mine at $179 after rebate). I had a Savage 16 in stainless 308 fluted heavy …
s&w 10 stainles vs. 64? | The High Road
Apr 30, 2012 · There is no such thing as a stainless Model 10. All carbon steel Model 10's are blue, or nickel, or have been refinished with something else. Model 64's are the stainless steel …
Removing Scratches With Emery Cloth? | The High Road
Apr 4, 2008 · I have a brand new stainless steel Dan Wesson Pointman 7 1911 and there is a surface scratch on it that I would like to remove. I was told by a gunsmith, "tape the emory …
22 Mag Revolver Recommendations (Blood Trailing Deer)
Nov 4, 2025 · About 2 years ago, bought a previously-enjoyed Model 941 stainless 4" .22 Magnum and have been completely satisfied with it. .22 Mags are finicky with ammo, but I …
Gas block material | The High Road
Dec 5, 2018 · However, as an AR builder with literally hundreds of AR’s under my belt, between carbon and stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium blocks, I’ve never witnessed gas leaking as …
Smith & Wesson CS9, soon, very soon | The High Road
Sep 10, 2003 · Just picked up a stainless S&W CS9 with night sights off Auction Arms for $310 (ya, as a matter of fact I am giddy, 3rd best gun deal of all time for me anyway). And since I …
Dulling a stainless rifle on a budget, options? | The High Road
Jan 9, 2015 · Plan on picking up a Ruger 77/357 carbine, but the camo version is sold out. Will want to tone down the shiny stainless finish on the barrel. So many of...
Ruger 10/22 bolt: Cast stainless or carbon steel? | The High Road
Jan 11, 2009 · Stainless steel with enough carbon steel to be some what magnetic. I have one thats from 1984 and also is a fine shape.