Are castings OK to use in pistol components?

April 16, 2010 - 3:22 pm 2 Comments

I am looking at a Para Ordinance GI Expert. I know the slide, frame and other small parts are cast. I this inferior to forgings? What might happen after prolonged use? Should I wait for my dealer to get more Springfield GIs (forged slide/barrel) in or should I just get the para.

Ruger has been making guns with cast parts for as long as they’ve been around. I haven’t heard of any widespread problems with them. Thus, the Para should be all right.

2 Responses to “Are castings OK to use in pistol components?”

  1. Joe Bober Says:

    Only if it’s Ethical.
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  2. RDG78 Says:

    Ruger has been making guns with cast parts for as long as they’ve been around. I haven’t heard of any widespread problems with them. Thus, the Para should be all right.
    References :

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