SnakeEye
Banned
Why isnt there more use of titanium in slide production?
im sitting here fondling my SW99 and pondering, with such extensive materials research to develop these light,ultra strong polymer frames why on earth are gun manufacturers still incorperating heavy steel slides which in effect offset any real gains?(or losses depending on how you look at it)
is there a certain amount of weight required to cycle/actuate a semiauto pistol or some other limiting factor? its certainly not cost. titanium IS expensive comparatively, but its not that "costly"..especially considering how little of it you would need to mill a slide.
Titanium is as strong as steel, but 43% lighter, and theres different alloys that can take this further.
is there any good reason safety or function wise why i shouldnt mill a titanium slide for my 99?
thx all
im sitting here fondling my SW99 and pondering, with such extensive materials research to develop these light,ultra strong polymer frames why on earth are gun manufacturers still incorperating heavy steel slides which in effect offset any real gains?(or losses depending on how you look at it)
is there a certain amount of weight required to cycle/actuate a semiauto pistol or some other limiting factor? its certainly not cost. titanium IS expensive comparatively, but its not that "costly"..especially considering how little of it you would need to mill a slide.
Titanium is as strong as steel, but 43% lighter, and theres different alloys that can take this further.
is there any good reason safety or function wise why i shouldnt mill a titanium slide for my 99?
thx all