Just an idea for gun design.

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Adler

Discussion Starter · Jul 1, 2007

We have had titanium, scadmium, and aluminum for a long time now, but I wonder why magnesium is not used more, especially on low stress parts due to its great corrosion resistance and heat dissipation qualities. I mean if they can use it for rims and engine casings on race cars in place of aluminum why not on a pistol, shotgun, or rifle.

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Bowenx

· #3 · Jul 1, 2007

brucelee said:
But magnesium is combustible and burns hot.

there are a few rally vids that will show you the results of a wheel catching on fire....whooooeee..looks like fun.

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