Melonite, is it really better than chrome lined?

[vonn]

Did anybody watch the video I posted just a couple of days ago where this was discussed by a rep from a company that uses BOTH processes?
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-m-p15-rifles/514977-nitride-chrome-q-faxon-rep.html

Watched it and appreciated the post,may indeed use one of their barrels because of it. I was familiar with the processes but you can always learn more. I am especially interested in the skinny barrels they produce as I never experienced any problems with A1 barrels but the heavier bullets used today increase the useable range and need a faster twist rate. Thanks for your post.

 

[shep854]

Watched it and appreciated the post,may indeed use one of their barrels because of it. I was familiar with the processes but you can always learn more. I am especially interested in the skinny barrels they produce as I never experienced any problems with A1 barrels but the heavier bullets used today increase the useable range and need a faster twist rate. Thanks for your post.

Yes, indeed! There are always new applications and refinements coming out. From what I had seen, the two processes were pretty much interchangeable, but the video showed how, for certain purposes, one seems to be better than the other.

 

[Tinhack]

It's gotta be better than the Ruger process of just anodizing the barrel on their budget ARs. The key word here is "budget". S&W does use chrome in other locations.

I'm hoping to pick up my first Sport II at a gun show next weekend so I wish you guys would stop talking it down.

 

[shep854]

It's gotta be better than the Ruger process of just anodizing the barrel on their budget ARs. The key word here is "budget". S&W does use chrome in other locations.

I'm hoping to pick up my first Sport II at a gun show next weekend so I wish you guys would stop talking it down.

I'm completely pleased with mine.